Salem Electric - Photovoltaic Rebate Program

September 17, 2024

Summary

Salem Electric offers a rebate to residential and general service customers who install qualified solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The rebate offered is $300 per installed kW, up to a cap of 50% of project costs or $1,500. In order to take advantage of this rebate, systems must be 25 kW or smaller, and comply with Salem Electric’s Net Metering Policy.

System owners must apply for the rebate and have the project approved prior to beginning work on the system. Systems must be net-metered and meet the equipment requirements established by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE). System owners must use an installer certified by the ODOE and obtain at least two bids. Before the final inspection, systems must pass the appropriate city or county inspection. Salem Electric will conduct a final inspection and issue the rebate after the final inspection.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.salemelectric.com/solar-information#incentives
Administrator: Salem Electric
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Photovoltaics
Incentive Amount: $300 per installed kW
Maximum Incentive: 50% of project cost up to $1,500
Eligible System Size: Up to 25 kW-AC
Equipment Requirements: Must be UL-listed and meet Oregon Department of Energy requirements
Installation Requirements: Installers must be certified by Oregon Department of Energy

Incentives

This program has 1 incentives
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaics
Sectors: Commercial, Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a minimum of $1500.00, The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 % of cost, The incentive is 300.00 $/kW

Contact

Name: Customer Service - Salem Electric
Organization: Salem Electric
Address: 633 7th Street NW
Salem OR 97304
Phone: (503) 362-3601
Email: se@salemelectric.com

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.