Oregon
Renewable Energy Incentives
Oregon
offers a wide variety of incentives to promote renewable energy installations.
Renewable energy like solar, wind, and micro-hydro offer significant benefits to
Oregonians including cleaner, local energy supplies and increased local jobs.
See the links below to see how these incentives can save you money. If you have
additional questions contact a renewable energy professional listed in the
OSEIA Membership Directory to explain how you can maximize the incentives
listed below.
BPA Bright Way
Solar Thermal Program
BPA offers solar thermal incentives for heating hot water and pools through the
Bright Way
program. This program is offered through your local utility.
Oregon State Loans
The Oregon Department of Energy provides loans for renewable energy
installations.
Energy Trust of
Oregon Solar Programs
The Energy Trust has several programs for solar energy available to
PacifiCorp and PGE customers.
BEF Green Tags
The Bonneville Environmental Foundation buys Green Tags from homeowners with solar electric systems. Several conditions apply to qualify for this program. Please contact the BEF for more information.
Net
Metering Law
Oregon's net
metering law allows you to connect your renewable energy system to your local
electric grid. This enables you to 'spin your meter backwards'!
For more information on Oregon
renewable energy incentives, visit DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency.)