Oregon Solar Incentives, Tax Credits & Rebates 2026
State-program snapshot: 2026-01 · Federal status reviewed: 2026-08-06Cost Context
An illustrative 88.9 kW system using the historical observed average cost in Oregon is $461,391. New federal residential credit for a 2026 installation: $0. Modeled annual savings before financing: $16,409.
Federal Residential Credit Status
Residential Clean Energy Credit
Ended for new 2026 systems0% for property placed in service in 2026
IRS guidance states that the 30% credit applied to qualified residential clean-energy property installed from 2022 through December 31, 2025. It is not available for property placed in service after that date.
Eligibility
No new residential credit for a system first placed in service in 2026. A previously earned unused credit may be eligible for carryforward under IRS rules.
Primary source
IRS Residential Clean Energy Credit guidance ↗Oregon State Program Snapshot
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.
State and utility programs can change between reviews. Confirm eligibility, funding and deadlines with the administering agency or utility before relying on this snapshot.
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
State-program sources: DSIRE, state energy offices and utilities; snapshot dated 2026-01. Programs, funding and eligibility can change without notice. Federal residential status reviewed against IRS guidance on August 6, 2026.