Oregon Announces New Solar+Storage Incentive

Note: Updated info on the ODOE Solar+Storage Rebate Program can be found in our Oregon Solar Incentives Guide. Oregon solar incentives are updated regularly, and it’s important to keep up to date. See the Oregon Solar Incentives Guide for more details.

The Oregon Department of Energy has allocated $10 million for a new Solar+Storage Rebate Program. The new Oregon solar incentive will promote solar energy and battery storage, as well as provide greater solar access for low- and moderate-income households.

HOW MUCH IS SOLAR+STORAGE REBATE?

The Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate program provides rebate incentives for both solar panels and battery storage installations. Each of these rebates is income-based, with higher rebates for low- and moderate-income residents.

Solar Rebate

• Low- or moderate-income residents: $1.80 per watt DC of installed capacity, up to 60% of net cost or $5,000 (whichever is lower).
• Residents not low- or moderate-income but are eligible for utility incentive: $0.20 per watt DC installed capacity, up to 40% of costs or $5,000 (whichever is lower).
• Residents not low- or moderate-income and not eligible for utility incentive: $0.50 per watt DC installed capacity, up to 40% of costs or $5,000 (whichever is lower).

Storage (Battery) Rebate

• Low- or moderate-income residents: $300 per kWh of installed storage capacity, up to 60% of net cost or $2,500 (whichever is lower).
• Residents not low- or moderate-income: $300 per kWh of installed storage capacity, up to 40% of net cost or $2,500 (whichever is lower).

WHO IS ELIGIBILE FOR OREGON SOLAR+STORAGE REBATE?

The Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate program is income-based, with higher rebates for low- and moderate-income residents. To qualify as low- or moderate-income, residents must meet one of the following criteria.

Must be eligible for one of following programs

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Oregon Energy Assistance Program
• Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Oregon Health Plan (OHP, Medicaid)
• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Or meet income requirement outlined below

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE OREGON SOLAR+STORAGE REBATE?

To determine if you are eligible for the Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate, contact Green Ridge Solar.

Green Ridge Solar is an approved contractor for the Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate program. This means we can provide all the information about the program, as well as apply for the rebate for you. We handle all the paperwork and take away all the hassle.

Want to learn if you are eligible for the Oregon Solar+Storage Rebate? Want to know how much your rebate could be worth? Contact Green Ridge Solar today.

To see full details of the program on the orgeon.gov website, click here.