Residential Solar Photovoltaic Incentive
Standard solar PV: $3,500 flat for PGE, $2,500 flat for Pacific Power (minimum 2 kW-DC). Solar Within Reach (income-qualified): $1.25/W up to $7,500 for PGE; $0.85/W up to $5,250 for Pacific Power (minimum 2 kW-DC).
Energy Trust of Oregon provides cash incentives ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for residential rooftop solar PV installations. Standard incentives offer $3,500 for Portland General Electric (PGE) customers and $2,500 for Pacific Power customers. Income-qualified households under Solar Within Reach can receive up to $7,500 for PGE and $5,250 for Pacific Power, deducted directly from the contractor's invoice.
Guidance
Energy Trust of Oregon offers residential solar PV incentives ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 for PGE and Pacific Power customers. Standard rebates offer up to $3,500, while income-qualified households participating in Solar Within Reach can receive up to $7,500 applied directly as an upfront discount on the installation invoice.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm utility account eligibility
Ensure your home receives residential electric service from Portland General Electric (PGE) or Pacific Power.
- Hire an approved Energy Trust solar trade ally
Select an authorized contractor who is certified to reserve and process Energy Trust solar incentives.
- Provide income verification documents if seeking enhanced rates
Submit household income documentation if applying for the enhanced Solar Within Reach incentive tier.
- Review and sign the contractor proposal and invoice
Verify that the full incentive amount is deducted directly from the total project cost as an upfront discount.
Contractor Tasks
- Reserve incentive funds prior to installation
Submit the incentive reservation application to Energy Trust of Oregon before beginning installation work.
- Design and install qualifying rooftop solar PV system
Ensure the solar PV system meets all Energy Trust of Oregon program specifications and utility interconnect standards.
- Apply incentive discount to customer invoice
Deduct the full value of the approved incentive as an upfront line-item credit on the customer invoice.
- Submit project completion documentation
Upload final invoice and project details to Energy Trust of Oregon to close out the reserved incentive.
Qualification
- Has income-qualified portion
Income-qualified moderate-income households receive enhanced rates ($0.85/W up to $5,250 for Pacific Power; $1.25/W up to $7,500 for PGE) under the Solar Within Reach track.
- Pre-approval required
- Permit required
- Contractor enrollment required
Customer must work with an Energy Trust approved solar trade ally contractor. The trade ally applies for pre-approval/reservation and manages all technical filings with Energy Trust.
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · fuel switching required
Budget & Availability
- May 5, 2026Funds are currently available. Check with Energy Trust of Oregon or your approved trade ally contractor for exact availability.
How to Submit
Work with an approved Energy Trust solar trade ally contractor. The contractor reserves the incentive prior to installation and applies the full rebate amount as an upfront discount on the customer's invoice upon project completion.