Oregon Solar Incentives, Tax Credits & Rebates 2024
Last updated: 2026-01Incentive Score
Total Savings Estimate
A typical 8kW system in Oregon costs $461,391. After the 30% federal tax credit: $322,974. Estimated annual savings: $1,500.
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Tax Credit30% of total system cost
The federal ITC allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes. This applies to both residential and commercial systems with no cap on value.
Eligibility
Available to homeowners who own their solar system (purchased, not leased). Must have sufficient tax liability.
Expiration / Phase-Down
30% through 2032, steps down to 26% in 2033 and 22% in 2034
Oregon State Incentives
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program
RebateUp to $5,000 for solar, $2,500 for storage
State rebate program administered by Energy Trust of Oregon for residential solar and battery storage installations.
Net Metering
Net MeteringFull retail rate for systems up to 25 kW
Net metering at full retail rate through PGE and Pacific Power.
Tax Exemptions
property tax Exemption
Solar energy systems are exempt from property tax assessment in Oregon.
sales tax Exemption
Oregon has no state sales tax at all, so solar equipment is inherently exempt.
Utility Programs
Portland General Electric (PGE)
- Net metering
- Solar incentives through Energy Trust
Pacific Power
- Net metering
- Community solar
Highlights & Drawbacks
Highlights
- ✓Solar + Storage rebate up to $7,500 combined
- ✓No sales tax (Oregon has none)
- ✓Net metering at full retail
- ✓Energy Trust incentives
Drawbacks
- !Lower sun hours west of Cascades
- !Low electricity rates
- !Longer payback period
- !Rainy winters
Source: DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency), U.S. Department of Energy, state energy offices. Data reflects programs available as of 2026-01.