Oregon solar incentives include a state rebate, net metering from PGE and Pacific Power, Energy Trust of Oregon support and a Pacific Power battery program. These can make home solar and battery storage more attractive.
But there is one important catch:
Available does not always mean currently funded.
That matters a lot in 2026.
Oregon's main solar-and-storage rebate reopened in June. Its funding ran out almost right away.
At the same time, the old federal 30% residential clean-energy tax credit has ended.
Here is what Oregon homeowners need to know.
What Is the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program?
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) runs the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, or OSSRP.
It helps pay for qualifying home:
- Solar electric systems
- Battery storage systems
- Solar-plus-storage projects
The rebate goes to an approved contractor. The contractor passes it on to you as a lower project price.
How Much Can an Oregon Homeowner Receive?
The amount depends on your income and other eligibility factors.
For qualifying low- and moderate-income homeowners, the solar rebate can reach $1.80 per watt. It is capped at 60% of net project cost or $5,000, whichever is less.
For other qualifying homeowners, solar rebates generally range from $0.20 to $0.50 per watt. The rate depends on whether another utility incentive applies. The program's percentage limits and the same $5,000 maximum still apply.
Battery rebates can reach $300 per kWh (kilowatt-hour) of storage, up to $2,500, and percentage caps apply here too.
Is the Oregon Solar Rebate Available Right Now?
No.
This is very important.
ODOE reopened the program on June 15, 2026 with about $1.1 million in funding.
All of that money was reserved within minutes.
ODOE is currently not accepting new rebate reservation applications.
So don't let a contractor treat the rebate as guaranteed. The only exception is a contractor who has actually secured a valid reservation in a future funding round.
Why Does the Reservation Matter?
ODOE requires the approved contractor to get a rebate reservation before construction or installation begins.
It is not a refund you can simply apply for after the project is done.
That means:
Not the same as
“You may qualify for the rebate”
“Your rebate has been reserved.”
Get confirmation.
What Happened to the Federal 30% Solar Credit?
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit has ended for new installations.
The 30% credit covered qualifying solar and battery equipment installed from 2022 through December 31, 2025.
It is not available for equipment placed in service after that date.
So a new 2026 Oregon solar proposal should not automatically show:
“Federal credit: 30%.”
That older tax break is gone for new home projects.
Does Oregon Have Net Metering?
Yes.
Net metering (credit for extra solar power you send to the grid) is still one of Oregon's biggest home solar advantages.
Both Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power currently offer net metering for qualifying customer-owned systems.
How Does PGE Net Metering Work?
PGE uses a two-way meter that measures:
- Electricity the home buys from PGE
- Extra renewable electricity sent back to the grid
PGE then applies net-metering credits to your bill.
PGE also recommends checking grid capacity before construction starts. Some local feeders (neighborhood power lines) may need design changes or upgrades before a new system can connect.
That makes utility approval a key step before you build.
How Does Pacific Power Net Metering Work?
Pacific Power runs its Oregon Customer Generation program under its Oregon Net Metering Tariff.
Extra kWh your system produces can be applied to future bills during the program's annual period.
Pacific Power also requires interconnection approval (permission to connect to the grid) before you run the system.
Will I Still Have an Electric Bill?
Yes.
Net-metering customers still get a monthly bill from Pacific Power. That's because the basic charge stays, even if solar covers most of the power you would buy from the grid.
So be cautious about promises of:
Not
“No more electric bill”
Potentially less electricity purchased from the grid.
What About Energy Trust of Oregon?
Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives and energy-efficiency help for customers of participating utilities.
Depending on the project and incentive, eligible homes currently include customers of utilities such as:
- Portland General Electric
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
Incentives change over time. Check the current solar, HVAC and efficiency offers before you count on any of them.
What About Oregon's Home Energy Rebate Programs?
Oregon has been building more home energy rebate programs with federal funding.
Launch approval, though, was still pending as of June 2026 while federal requirements were being updated.
So don't treat those future rebates as cash you can use today.
Again:
Future program ≠ current guaranteed incentive.
What About Solar for All?
Oregon's Solar for All program was hit by the federal cancellation of Solar for All funding in August 2025.
Oregon has disputed the federal termination and is still pursuing the matter. For now, though, don't treat the statewide program as an incentive most homeowners can use.
Does Pacific Power Have a Battery Incentive?
Yes.
Pacific Power's Wattsmart Battery program pays eligible Oregon customers for enrolling qualifying batteries in grid-support events.
The program currently offers:
- An enrollment incentive for eligible newly installed batteries
- Yearly bill credits for taking part
Eligible existing solar customers can add batteries and join without changing their current customer-generation rate.
What Does the Utility Get in Return?
Members let Pacific Power automatically manage some battery use during set grid events.
That helps the utility handle peak demand.
You can leave the program. But leaving early during a commitment period may mean paying back a prorated (partial) share of the incentive.
So the incentive is not completely free money.
Understand the rules before you join.
Eight Questions to Ask About Oregon Solar Incentives
1. Who Is My Utility?
PGE? Pacific Power? Another utility?
2. What Net-Metering Tariff Applies?
Get the current terms.
3. Is the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Actually Reserved?
Not merely “available in theory.”
4. What State Rebate Amount Is Included?
Understand the exact calculation.
5. Does the Proposal Show a Federal 30% Credit?
A new 2026 home installation should not.
6. Are Energy Trust Incentives Available?
Check the current program.
7. Does Battery Storage Qualify for a Utility Program?
Pacific Power customers should look at Wattsmart Battery where it applies.
8. What Is the Total Project Cost Without Incentives?
That number matters.
Incentives Should Improve a Good Project
Oregon can have meaningful incentives.
But a rebate does not fix:
- Heavy shade
- Poor roof condition
- Bad financing
- Oversizing
- Unrealistic production estimates
- An inefficient home
The project should make sense before incentives make the numbers look better.
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