Get paid to add battery storage with Pacific Power's Wattsmart Battery program
Pacific Power's Wattsmart Battery program gives Oregon homeowners upfront cash and ongoing bill credits for installing a qualifying battery. National Solar designs, installs, and handles the entire enrollment — and helps you stack Energy Trust of Oregon incentives on top.
Wattsmart Battery program details · updated
What the Wattsmart Battery program gets you
Announced March 26, 2025, the program rewards Pacific Power customers who install a qualifying battery on or after April 1, 2025 and let the utility manage it as part of the smart grid.
Up to $3,000 upfront
Residential customers earn $600 per kW of battery output, capped at $3,000 per battery, for up to two batteries per household.
Ongoing bill credits
Starting in year two, earn an annual bill credit of $15 per kW just for keeping your qualifying battery enrolled.
Optimize your solar
Store the daytime energy your panels produce and use it in the evening, so more of your power comes from the sun.
Backup reserve protected
Pacific Power dispatches enrolled batteries to support the grid but never discharges below 10%, preserving backup power.
Add a qualifying battery, enroll, and start earning
Pacific Power rewards you for installing an approved battery and opting into utility management. National Solar handles the design, the net metering application, and the single Wattsmart application so you don't touch the paperwork.
- $600/kW upfront, up to $3,000 per battery (max two)
- $15/kW annual bill credit beginning in year two
- Keep your net metering agreement if you already have solar
- Backup reserve always protected — never discharged below 10%
Add a battery to your existing system and still qualify
If your battery is installed on or after April 1, 2025, you can receive the upfront incentive and the ongoing credits while keeping your current net metering. Batteries installed earlier can still earn the annual participation credit.
- Retrofit a qualifying battery onto many existing systems
- Earn upfront + annual incentives on eligible installs
- Gain resilience with backup power during outages
- We confirm your battery model is on Pacific Power's approved list
Residential Wattsmart Battery incentives
Incentives are set by Pacific Power based on your battery's output in kilowatts (kW) and are subject to change with 30 days' notice.
| Upfront enrollment incentive | $600 per kW · up to $3,000 per battery |
|---|---|
| Batteries per household | Up to 2 |
| Annual bill credit (from year 2) | $15 per kW |
| Example — 5 kW battery | $3,000 upfront + ~$75/yr |
| Commitment | 4 years |
Commercial and industrial batteries are also eligible — systems up to 30 kW earn $600/kW, and larger systems require pre-approval and a custom incentive offer from Pacific Power.
Wattsmart Battery, explained
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Combine Wattsmart with Energy Trust of Oregon
As an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally Contractor since 2009 and a REC ProTrust Installer, National Solar helps qualifying customers layer Energy Trust battery and solar incentives on top of the Wattsmart rebate — and we manage every application for you.
Design, install, and enroll — all handled locally
Get a free, local assessment. We'll size a qualifying battery around the circuits that matter most, confirm eligibility, and manage your Wattsmart and Energy Trust applications end to end.
A simple, no-pressure path to solar
We handle the permitting, design, utility paperwork, and inspections. You just decide when you are ready.
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We schedule your site visit
About 30 minutes to review your roof, electrical panel, and shading. No pressure, ever.
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Custom proposal
We design a system sized to your usage and include every incentive you qualify for.
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You decide
Review your exact numbers on your own timeline. We only move forward when you are ready.
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We handle everything
Permitting, design, utility interconnection, and inspections. Installation usually takes one day.
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Wattsmart Battery program questions
Wattsmart® is a trademarked program owned and operated by Pacific Power, a division of PacifiCorp. National Solar is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pacific Power; we act as an independent installer and Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally Contractor qualified to help customers install eligible battery systems that may participate in the program. All incentive eligibility, participation requirements, and program terms are determined solely by Pacific Power and are subject to change. Program details are drawn from Pacific Power's Wattsmart Battery program page. National Solar does not provide tax advice; consult a licensed tax professional about your situation.