Oregon offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the country. Here are the Energy Trust rates effective July 1 for PGE and Pacific Power, every other utility program, and how to stack them to lower your cost.
Oregon solar incentives · updated
National Solar has been an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally Contractor since 2009. These cash incentives apply to PGE and Pacific Power customers and are paid to your contractor, then deducted from your price.
| Incentive | Portland General ElectricEffective July 1 | Pacific PowerEffective July 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | ||
| Solar for HomesStandard residential solar incentive — paid to your trade ally and deducted from your price. | $2,500 (flat) | $2,500 (flat) |
| Battery Storage for HomesFor qualifying battery storage paired with solar. | $400/kWh up to $5,000 | $288/kWh up to $3,600 |
| Solar Within ReachIncreased incentive for income-qualified households (min. 2 kW-DC). | $0.90/W up to $5,500 | $0.85/W up to $5,250 |
| Battery Storage — Income-QualifiedIncreased storage incentive for income-qualified households (min. 3 kWh). | $500/kWh up to $6,250 | $400/kWh up to $5,000 |
| Business | ||
| Solar for Businesses | $0.10/W up to $9,500 | $0.10/W up to $10,000 |
| Battery Storage for Businesses | $300/kWh up to $9,000 | $300/kWh up to $9,000 |
| Solar Development Assistance | 100% up to $2,000 | 100% up to $2,000 |
| Battery Storage Development Assistance | 100% up to $3,000 | 100% up to $3,000 |
Pacific Power Solar for Affordable Multifamily Housing and Qualifying Nonprofits incentives step down to $0.40/W up to $24,000 on July 1, 2026. Energy Trust also offers programs for multifamily, nonprofits, and Tribal Nations.
Start with your electric utility to see exactly which solar and battery incentives you can claim. PGE and Pacific Power customers unlock the full Energy Trust schedule.
Energy Trust of Oregon territory
As an Energy Trust Trade Ally since 2009, National Solar can secure the full incentive schedule for your home. Here is what is available for Portland General Electric homeowners, effective July 1:
Energy Trust's Solar Within Reach program offers increased cash incentives that help income-qualified households add solar and battery storage. Amounts depend on system size and your utility.
$0.90/watt, $5,500 maximum per home
Minimum solar size 2 kW-DC.
$0.85/watt, $5,250 maximum per home
Minimum solar size 2 kW-DC.
$500/kWh up to $6,250 maximum per home
Min. battery project size 3 kWh; battery must connect to a qualifying solar system.
$400/kWh up to $5,000 maximum per home
Min. battery project size 3 kWh; battery must connect to a qualifying solar system.
You must own and occupy your home, be a PGE or Pacific Power customer, and meet the income maximum for your county and household size. Select your county to check.
Annual gross household income maximums to qualify for Solar Within Reach.
| Household size | Annual income maximum |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $126,300 |
| 2 people | $144,300 |
| 3 people | $162,300 |
| 4 people | $180,300 |
| 5 people | $194,850 |
| 6 people | $209,250 |
| 7 people | $223,650 |
| 8 people | $238,050 |
Effective June 1, 2026. Income includes all gross wages, tips, rental income, public assistance, social security or pensions, self-employment income, alimony, interest, and other sources defined by the IRS for the previous tax year. Maximums are referenced from Energy Trust of Oregon. We verify your eligibility during your free assessment.
Up to $0.05-$0.20 per watt cash incentive
Energy Trust offers cash incentives for new solar installations for PGE and Pacific Power customers, paid based on system size.
Who qualifies: PGE and Pacific Power residential customers using an approved trade ally contractor.
Additional cash incentive for paired storage
Adding qualifying battery storage to a solar system can unlock an additional Energy Trust incentive for eligible utility customers.
Who qualifies: PGE and Pacific Power customers installing solar paired with approved storage.
Up to $5,000 solar / up to $2,500 storage
The Oregon Department of Energy rebate helps reduce upfront cost for solar and paired storage, with higher amounts for low and moderate income households.
Who qualifies: Oregon homeowners; enhanced amounts for income-qualified households. Funds are limited.
Enhanced rebates up to 60% of net cost
Low and moderate income Oregon households may qualify for significantly higher rebate amounts on solar and storage.
Who qualifies: Based on household size and income relative to Oregon median income.
Was 30% — no longer available for homeowners
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit historically covered 30% of solar and battery cost. The IRS states it is not available for residential property placed in service after December 31, 2025, so homeowners going solar now generally cannot claim it. Commercial projects may still qualify under the Clean Electricity Investment Credit (48E).
Who qualifies: No longer available for residential systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. Confirm your situation with a tax professional.
Expired December 31, 2025 (residential)
Bill credits for excess production
Net metering lets you bank credits for the excess energy your system sends to the grid, offsetting the power you pull at night or in winter.
Who qualifies: Available to most PGE and Pacific Power residential solar customers.
Added home value is not taxed
Oregon does not assess additional property tax on the value a solar system adds to your home, and it does not trigger a reassessment.
Who qualifies: All Oregon homeowners installing qualifying solar.
Tap any topic for how net metering works in Oregon, what utilities outside Energy Trust territory offer, and the latest on federal tax credits.
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