OregonSolar Incentives 2026: Tax Credits, Rebates & Net Metering
The 30% federal residential solar credit has ended. Under P.L. 119-21, the §25D Residential Clean Energy Credit terminated for expenditures made after Dec 31, 2025 — a system installed in 2026 cannot claim it. So the honest question in 2026 is: does solar still pay in your state without the federal credit? Run the math with $0 federal credit plus your state's incentives. Oregon still has its own rules: average monthly bills of $115 and 4 peak sun hours per day. The calculator on this page uses $0 federal credit.
State Solar Tax Credit
Oregon does not offer a state income tax credit specifically for residential solar, and the federal residential credit does not apply to a system installed in 2026. Model the install at full cost unless a utility rebate or exemption still applies.
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.
Oregon credits exported solar at roughly ~100% of retail of the retail rate. See full Oregonnet metering rates & rollover rules →
Cost of Solar Panels in Oregon (2026)
Solar installs in Oregon average $2.90 per watt in 2026. A typical 8 kW system runs about $23,200 before incentives. The federal residential credit is $0. Illustrated cost with no state income-tax credit is $23,200.
Your price moves with system size, roof complexity, and equipment tier. Run the Oregon savings calculator for a number matched to your actual electricity bill.
Are Free Solar Panels Real in Oregon?
No — there is no government program handing out free solar in Oregon. “Free solar” and “no-cost solar program” ads are leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs): a company owns the panels and bills you for the power. There is no residential federal credit for a 2026 install for either you or the company to claim.
Buying your system — with the incentives in your name — almost always wins on lifetime savings. Read the full breakdown of “free solar” offers →
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.
How OR Incentives Work in Detail
Frequently Asked Questions
Solar Incentives by City in Oregon
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Plug in your monthly bill. The calculator uses $0 federal credit plus Oregon incentives — system size, net cost, payback, and 25-year savings.