Last DSIRE Review: 05/24/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
Oregon |
| Incentive Type: |
State Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural, Institutional, Manufacturing, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Wineries, Greenhouses |
| Amount: | Residential (Homeowner or Third Party-Owned): $0.75/W DC for Pacific Power and PGE
Non-Residential PGE, 0-35 kW: $1.20/watt
Non-Residential Pacific Power, 0-35 kW: $1.10/watt
Non-Residential PGE, 35-200 kW: $0.60-$1.20/watt
Non-Residential Pacific Power, 35-200 kW: $0.50-$1.10
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| Maximum Incentive: | Residential (Homeowner or Third Party): $5,000 per home for Pacific Power and PGE
Non-Residential: $100,000 for Pacific Power, $120,000 for PGE
PGE Non-Residential Maximum for systems installed on or after May 24, 2013: $300,000
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| Eligible System Size: | 1,000 kW maximum |
| Equipment Requirements: | Systems must be new, UL listed, comply with all applicable standards, and carry a minimum 2-year warranty on parts and labor
Inverters must carry a minimum 5-year warranty; panels must carry a minimum 20-year warranty. |
| Installation Requirements: | Installations must comply with all federal, state, and local codes and meet detailed siting criteria
Systems must be grid-connected, net-metered (residential), pre-approved and installed by an approved Energy Trust solar trade ally contractor |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: | RECs generated in the first 5 years are owned by customer/producer. Ownership reverts to Energy Trust for remainder of 20 yrs. |
| Funding Source: | Public Benefits Fund |
| Program Budget: | 2013 Budget: $3.1 million for projects in Pacific Power's service territory; $6.4 million for projects in PGE's service territory |
| Start Date: | 05/2003 |
| Web Site: |
energytrust.org
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Summary:
Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar Electric Incentive Program, launched in May 2003, is available to customers of Pacific Power and PGE who install new photovoltaic (PV) systems on new or existing homes, commercial and community buildings, farms, and municipal facilities. Incentive amounts are as follows:
Residential
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For systems owned by homeowners: $0.75/watt-DC (W) installed for Pacific Power and PGE customers, with a cap of $5,000 per site.
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For systems owned by a third party: $0.75/W-DC installed for Pacific Power and PGE customers, with a cap of $5,000 per site.
Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural
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Pacific Power customers: $1.10/watt for systems 0-35 kW; $0.50-$1.10/watt for systems 35-200 kW; Systems limited to 1,000 kW and incentives limited to $100,000.
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PGE customers: $1.20/watt for systems 0-35 kW; $0.60-$1.20/watt for systems 35-200 kW; Systems limited to 1,000 kW and incentives limited to $120,000. The non-residential maximum for systems installed on or after May 24, 2013 is $300,000.
Non-Profit, Government
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Pacific Power customers: $1.10/watt for systems 0-35 kW; $0.50-$1.10/watt for systems 35-200 kW; Systems limited to 1,000 kW and incentives limited to $100,000.
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PGE customers: $1.20/watt for systems 0-35 kW; $0.60-$1.20/watt for systems 35-200 kW; Systems limited to 1,000 kW and incentives limited to $120,000. The non-residential maximum for systems installed on or after May 24, 2013 is $300,000.
Energy Trust will provide referrals to contractors from their Trade Ally Network (self-installed systems will not qualify). The solar contractor selected advises the customer on installation options and best siting designs to obtain the maximum performance and satisfaction from the solar electric system. The contractor will provide a system quote that estimates the PV system annual performance, installation date, and the cost after Energy Trust incentive deductions. After Energy Trust approves the customer's PV system, the buy-down incentive will be paid to the solar contractor and deducted from the final cost.
Other available incentives include a residential tax credit through the Oregon Department of Energy of $2.10/W, up to $6,000 maximum (up to $1,500 may be claimed per year). |
