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National Solar Now Offers Smart-E Loan Through Energy Trust of Oregon

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National Solar
Published on
November 21, 2025

Hey Oregon – from Bend to Redmond, Sisters to Prineville, and down to the Eugene, areas, going solar just got even simpler and more affordable.

We're proud to announce that National Solar is now an approved Energy Trust of Oregon trade ally participating in the new Smart-E Loan program.

This means you can finance your solar panels, battery storage, or even an EV charger with a straightforward, no-surprises loan:

  • No money down
  • Low, fixed interest rates
  • No hidden fees or dealer markups
  • Fixed monthly payments that make sense
  • Loans from $500 up to $50,000, with terms up to 20 years
  • Can include enabling upgrades (like roof repairs) up to 25% of the loan

Smart-E Loan program is backed by Inclusive Prosperity Capital (a nonprofit) and real Oregon lenders. It's designed specifically for Energy Trust projects, so your cash incentives still apply directly to lower the amount you finance.

As a local, family-owned company right here in Bend with 17+ years installing thousands of systems across Oregon, we believe you should own your power, not rent it.Smart-E Loan program keeps ownership in your hands while making the upfront cost easier to handle, especially as we head into a post-federal tax credit world after 2025.

Pair this with Energy Trust incentives (still available for PGE and Pacific Power customers) and net metering, and many homeowners are seeing real ways to cut or eliminate their high utility bills for good.

Ready to upgrade your home, lock in energy independence, and stop watching rates climb every year?

Get a free, no-pressure solar analysis from us today. We'll show you exactly how Smart-E Loan program + Energy Trust incentives work for your roof.

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Important Disclaimer About Smart-E Loan program

National Solar is proud to be a participating Energy Trust of Oregon solar trade ally offering access to the Smart-E Loan program. This is a transparent financing option designed to help PGE and Pacific Power customers in Oregon go solar with no money down, low fixed rates, and no hidden fees, keeping full ownership in your hands.  Loans are made by participating local financial institutions, not by Energy Trust of Oregon, Inclusive Prosperity Capital, or National Solar.   Approval, rates, terms, and availability depend on your credit and the lender, we simply connect you and handle the incentive paperwork. For the most up-to-date information, full terms, eligibility, and current rates, visit the official Energy Trust page: https://www.energytrust.org/incentives/solar-financing-for-homeowners

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