Oregon Solar Incentives

Oregon Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates

There are several incentives in Oregon that make investing in solar and renewable energy cost-effective.

Oregon Incentive Database

Name	State	Category	Type
Oregon Solar and Wind Easements/Rights Laws & Local Option Solar Rights Law	OR	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Access Policy
Solar Water Heating Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
BEF - Solar 4R Schools	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Net Metering	OR	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
Ashland Electric Utility - Bright Way to Heat Water Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
BEF - Solar Starters	OR	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
Renewable Energy Systems Exemption	OR	Financial Incentive	Property Tax Incentive
Business Energy Tax Credit	OR	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Utility Independent Home Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Remote Water Pumping Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Fuel Mix and Emissions Disclosure	OR	Regulatory Policy	Generation Disclosure
Small-Scale Energy Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Energy Trust of Oregon	OR	Regulatory Policy	Public Benefits Fund
City of Ashland - Solar Rights Ordinance	OR	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Access Policy
EWEB - Energy Management Services Loan	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Solar Equipment Certification	OR	Regulatory Policy	Equipment Certification
Renewable Energy Contractor Licensing	OR	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
EWEB - Energy Management Services Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland - Green Power Purchasing & Generation	OR	Regulatory Policy	Green Power Purchasing
Ashland Electric Utility - Photovoltaic Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland - Solar Access Developer Guidelines	OR	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Access Policy
Ashland Electric - Net Metering	OR	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
EPUD - Solar Water Heater Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Residential Solar Water Heating Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Residential Solar Water Heating Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Lane Electric Coop - The Bright Way to Heat Water Loan	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
OTEC - Residential Photovoltaic Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Custom Renewable Energy Projects	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
EWEB - PV Partners	OR	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
Interconnection Standards	OR	Regulatory Policy	Interconnection
Solar Electric Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EPUD - Net Metering	OR	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
EWEB - PV Eugene	OR	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
Ashland Electric Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
State Home Oil Weatherization (SHOW) Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Small Multifamily Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Midstate Electric Cooperative - Residential Conservation Rebates	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Midstate Electric Cooperative - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Oregon Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards	OR	Regulatory Policy	Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Avista Utilities (Gas) - Prescriptive Commercial Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Gas) - Oregon Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Avista Utilities (Gas) - Oregon Residential Weatherization Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Portland General Electric - Weatherization Incentives Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland General Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Building Energy Code	OR	Regulatory Policy	Building Energy Code
State Energy Efficient Design Program	OR	Regulatory Policy	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Emerald PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Emerald PUD - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Heat Pump Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Heat Pump Financing Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Columbia River PUD - ENERGY STAR Light Fixture Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Water Heater Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Water Heater Financing Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Columbia River PUD - ENERGY STAR Manufactured Homes Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Commercial Lighting Retrofit Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Commercial Energy Efficiency Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Forest Grove Light & Power - Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Premium Efficiency Motor Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Ashland Electric Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Ashland Electric Utility - Commercial Conservation Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Springfield Utility Board - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Springfield Utility Board - Super Good Cents Manufactured Homes Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Springfield Utility Board - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Springfield Utility Board - Energy Savings Plan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Tillamook County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Tillamook County PUD - Dairy Lighting Retrofit Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
OTEC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Central Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Central Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Douglas Electric Cooperative - Solar Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Central Electric Cooperative - Solar Water Heater Loan	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Salem Electric - Solar Water Heater Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Salem Electric - Low-Interest Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Home Energy Solutions for Existing Homes	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland - Green Investment Fund	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate for Existing Buildings	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Lane Electric Cooperative - Heat Pump Rebate/Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Lane Electric Cooperative - Residential Weatherization Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Consumers Power, Inc. - New Homes Energy Efficiency Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Douglas Electric Cooperative - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Salem Electric - Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Solar Electric Program (Rebate)	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
EWEB - Solar Electric Program (Performance-Based Incentive)	OR	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
EWEB - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebates Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Renewable Portfolio Standard	OR	Regulatory Policy	Renewables Portfolio Standard
EWEB - New Facilities Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Easy Upgrades for Simple Retrofits Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Green Energy Technology in Public Buildings	OR	Regulatory Policy	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Mandatory Utility Green Power Option	OR	Regulatory Policy	Mandatory Utility Green Power Option
Tax Credit for Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers	OR	Financial Incentive	Industry Recruitment/Support
Energy Trust - Small Wind Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Wind Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - New Building Efficiency Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Commercial Custom Efficiency Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Irrigation Efficiency Rewards Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Idaho Power - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
OTEC - Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
OTEC - Commercial Lighting Retrofit Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
New Homes Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Residential Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Industrial and Agricultural Production Efficiency Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
McMinnville Water & Light - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
McMinnville Water & Light - Conservation Service Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Commercial Scale Wind Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
NW Natural (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Monmouth Power & Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Tillamook County PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Springfield Utility Board - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Columbia River PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Lane Electric Cooperative - Manufactured Homes Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Salem Electric - Photovoltaic Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Local Option - Local Improvement Districts	OR	Financial Incentive	PACE Financing
Small Wind Turbine Certification	OR	Regulatory Policy	Equipment Certification
Solar Volumetric Incentive and Payments Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
Central Lincoln People's Utility District - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland - Streamlined Building Permits for Residential Solar Systems	OR	Financial Incentive	Green Building Incentive
Oregon - Residential Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
McMinnville Water and Light - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
City of Portland - Streamlined Building Permits for Residential Solar Systems	OR	Regulatory Policy	Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Energy Trust - New Homes Stand Alone Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Biomass Producer or Collector Tax Credit	OR	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Multifamily Home Energy Solutions Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Smart Water Heat Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Renewable Energy Development Grant Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Energy Conservation Tax Credits - Competitively-Selected Projects (Corporate)	OR	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Energy Conservation Tax Credits - Competitively-Selected Projects (Personal)	OR	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Credit
Energy Conservation Tax Credits - Small Premium Projects (Corporate)	OR	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Energy Conservation Tax Credits - Small Premium Projects (Personal)	OR	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Credit
Central Lincoln People's Utility District - Renewable Energy Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Local Option - Rural Renewable Energy Development Zones	OR	Financial Incentive	Property Tax Incentive
Ashland Electric Utility - Residential Conservation Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Emerald PUD - Solar Electric Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
SB 1149 Schools Program	OR	Regulatory Policy	Public Benefits Fund
Large Electric Consumer Public Purpose Program (LECPPP)	OR	Regulatory Policy	Public Benefits Fund
EWEB - Net Metering	OR	Regulatory Policy	Net Metering
Pacific Power - Blue Sky Community Project Funds	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Utility Scale Solar Incentive Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
PGE Renewable Development Fund	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Columbia River PUD - Solar PV Net Metering Rebate	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Diesel School Bus Replacement Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Solar + Storage Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Central Lincoln PUD Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Emerald PUC Electric Vehicle Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Eugene Water & Electric Board - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Smart Charge Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland General Electric (PGE) - Residential EV Charging Pilot Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Portland General Electric (PGE) - EV Charging Station Commercial & Multifamily Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Solar Within Reach	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
OTEC - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Oregon Community Solar Program	OR	Regulatory Policy	Community Solar Rules
Emerald PUC Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Making Solar Equitable Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Solar Planning Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Lane Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Oregon - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Ashland Electric Utility - Residential Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Ashland Electric Utility - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Forest Grove Light & Power - Residential Solar Rebate Program	OR	Financial Incentive	Rebate Program
Tax-Exempt Financing for Green Buildings, Renewable Energy & Brownfield Redevelopment	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Conservation Security Program (CSP) Production Incentive	US	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC)	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Federal Excise Tax Exemption for Gasohol	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Exemption
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS)	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Depreciation
Energy Star Financing and Mortgages	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
USDA Rural Housing Service Loans	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate)	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Exemption
Renewable Energy Production Incentive (REPI)	US	Financial Incentive	Performance-Based Incentive
Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Small Business Administration Loan Programs	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Energy-Efficient Mortgages	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grants	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs - Funding Opportunities	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Green Power Purchasing Goal for Federal Government	US	Regulatory Policy	Green Power Purchasing
Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Deduction
Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Energy-Efficient Appliance Manufacturing Tax Credit	US	Financial Incentive	Industry Recruitment/Support
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit	US	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Credit
Veterans Housing Guaranteed and Insured Loans	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Federal Appliance Standards	US	Regulatory Policy	Appliance/Equipment Efficiency Standards
Energy Goals and Standards for Federal Agencies	US	Regulatory Policy	Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
U.S. Department of Treasury - Renewable Energy Grants	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
USDA - Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
USDA - Repowering Assistance Biorefinery Program	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Title I Property Improvement Loans	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
USDA - Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance (EA/REDA) Program	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)	US	Financial Incentive	Grant Program
Fannie Mae Green Financing – Loan Program	US	Financial Incentive	Loan Program
Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Corporate)	US	Financial Incentive	Corporate Tax Credit
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Personal)	US	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Credit
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit	US	Financial Incentive	Personal Tax Credit

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This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.