Oregon Solar Guide 2026
Everything Oregon homeowners need to know: costs, incentives, net metering policy, and what makes this state unique for solar.
Key fact about Oregon solar
Oregon's west side has lower sun hours than most states, but full retail net metering and the Solar + Storage Rebate program make it viable. East of the Cascades has Phoenix-like sun hours.
Peak sun hours
4.2
hrs/day avg
Avg electricity rate
12.0¢
per kWh
Median install cost
$2.85/W
before incentives
Typical payback
12 yrs
8 kW system, avg usage
Typical 8 kW system in Oregon
Annual production
12,264 kWh
Year-1 savings
$1,472
System cost (est.)
$22,800
No federal tax credit — Section 25D expired December 31, 2025.
Oregon Net Metering Policy
Full retail net metering
Oregon requires full retail net metering under ORS 757.300. PGE and Pacific Power must credit excess at retail. Annual settlement — unused credits paid at avoided cost at year-end.
Oregon Solar Incentives
Available in addition to any utility rebates. Federal 25D credit is $0 for homeowner-owned systems from 2026.
- ✓Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate ($0.30–$0.60/W, up to $2,400 for residential)
- ✓Low-income additional rebates
- ✓Property tax exemption
Top Utilities in Oregon
Interconnection timeline: 4–8 weeks
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