OregonSolar Incentives 2026: Tax Credits, Rebates & Net Metering
Oregon homeowners can reduce solar installation costs by up to 30% through state and federal incentives. With average monthly bills of $115 and 4 peak sun hours per day, the average OR homeowner saves $28,600 over 25 years.
State Solar Tax Credit
Oregon does not offer a state income tax credit specifically for residential solar. Most homeowners rely on the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit as the primary up-front incentive.
Net Metering in Oregon
Oregon requires investor-owned utilities to offer net metering on residential solar systems. The credit rate is the full retail electricity rate.
In practice, this means a properly sized Oregon system can drive net annual electricity costs to within tens of dollars of zero. Top utilities operating under OR net metering rules include PGE, Pacific Power, Idaho Power.
Utility Rebate Programs
3 major utilities operate in Oregon: PGE, Pacific Power, Idaho Power. Specific rebate availability varies year to year and is typically distributed first-come, first-served until annual budget caps are reached.
Before scheduling any installation, verify current rebate status directly with your utility — programs open and close throughout the year. Most Oregon installers will pull up-to-date rebate data during a site assessment.
Property & Sales Tax Exemptions
Oregon does not currently offer a property tax exemption for solar. The added home value from a solar installation is generally included in the next assessment cycle.
Oregon does not exempt solar equipment from sales tax, so installation invoices include standard sales tax on hardware components.
How Oregon Compares to Neighboring States
Compare Oregon's solar incentive package side-by-side with adjacent states to see whether you live in a relatively high- or low-incentive market.