Solar Within Reach Program is sponsored by Energy Trust of Oregon (for Portland General Electric (PGE) or Pacific Power customers). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Solar: Solar Within Reach - Energy Trust of Oregon Increased incentives help income-qualified households add solar + storage to save on energy bills and boost energy resilience. Leer esta página en español Clean solar power and lower energy bills are within reach for income-qualified households with help from Energy Trust.

Energy Trust offers Solar Within Reach increased incentives to help more Oregonians add solar, solar + storage or battery storage to existing solar. Portland Solar Access Program Income-qualified Portland homeowners can get solar installed at no cost with help from Energy Trust, community partners and a Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund grant.

More income-qualified energy services Everyone deserves a comfortable, energy-efficient home. Energy Trust is here to help, no matter your income. Learn about community solar Switching to solar reduces your energy bill and can save hundreds annually.

Long-lasting solar panels lock in low energy costs for decades. Make your home energy resilient Forget outage worries. Adding battery storage to solar means you will have backup power to keep your lights on, fridge running and other essentials powered up.

LEARN ABOUT SOLAR + STORAGE Powering your home with clean solar energy reduces your carbon footprint and helps build a cleaner energy future in Oregon. Depend on Energy Trust trade allies To get started on a solar project, talk with an Energy Trust solar trade ally contractor.

Our Trade Ally Network has reliable contractors all across Oregon who can assess the solar potential of your property, provide a customized bid and connect you with Energy Trust cash incentives for solar and battery storage. Get a free, no-risk analysis and bid Learn about issues to consider first, how to avoid scams, comparing bids, financing information and other tips.

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In addition to the eligibility requirements listed in the Steps tab, to participate you must own and live in a single-family home, manufactured home, floating home, or multifamily residence that is either an attached side-by-side unit or a duplex, triplex or fourplex. You must also meet Energy Trust’s income qualifications listed below for your household size and county . Please select your county to see the annual income maximum*.

The number of people refers to the household size.

County 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons Baker $89,400 $102,150 $114,900 $127,650 $138,000 $148,200 $158,400 $168,600 Benton $131,250 $150,000 $168,750 $187,500 $202,500 $217,500 $232,500 $247,500 Clackamas $134,850 $154,050 $173,250 $192,450 $207,900 $223,350 $238,650 $254,100 Clatsop $101,850 $116,400 $130,950 $145,500 $157,200 $168,900 $180,450 $192,150 Columbia $134,850 $154,050 $173,250 $192,450 $207,900 $223,350 $238,650 $254,100 Coos $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Crook $98,700 $112,800 $126,900 $140,850 $152,250 $163,500 $174,750 $186,000 Curry $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Deschutes $126,300 $144,300 $162,300 $180,300 $194,850 $209,250 $223,650 $238,050 Douglas $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Gilliam $91,800 $105,000 $118,050 $131,100 $141,600 $152,100 $162,600 $173,100 Grant $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Harney $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Hood River $123,300 $141,000 $158,700 $176,250 $190,350 $204,450 $218,550 $232,650 Jackson $103,050 $117,750 $132,450 $147,150 $159,000 $170,700 $182,550 $194,250 Jefferson $92,400 $105,600 $118,800 $131,850 $142,500 $153,000 $163,500 $174,150 Josephine $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Klamath $90,600 $103,500 $116,400 $129,300 $139,650 $150,000 $160,350 $170,700 Lake $90,000 $102,900 $115,800 $128,550 $138,900 $149,250 $159,450 $169,800 Lane $103,350 $118,200 $132,900 $147,600 $159,450 $171,300 $183,150 $194,850 Lincoln $90,750 $103,650 $116,550 $129,450 $139,950 $150,300 $160,650 $171,000 Linn $103,800 $118,650 $133,500 $148,200 $160,200 $172,050 $183,900 $195,750 Malheur $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Marion $106,950 $122,250 $137,550 $152,700 $165,000 $177,150 $189,450 $201,600 Morrow $94,650 $108,150 $121,650 $135,150 $146,100 $156,900 $167,700 $178,500 Multnomah $134,850 $154,050 $173,250 $192,450 $207,900 $223,350 $238,650 $254,100 Polk $106,950 $122,250 $137,550 $152,700 $165,000 $177,150 $189,450 $201,600 Sherman $93,450 $106,800 $120,150 $133,500 $144,300 $154,950 $165,600 $176,250 Tillamook $91,950 $105,000 $118,200 $131,250 $141,750 $152,250 $162,750 $173,250 Umatilla $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Union $90,450 $103,350 $116,250 $129,150 $139,500 $149,850 $160,200 $170,550 Wallowa $87,900 $100,500 $113,100 $125,550 $135,600 $145,650 $155,700 $165,750 Wasco $98,100 $112,050 $126,000 $139,950 $151,200 $162,450 $173,550 $184,800 Washington $134,850 $154,050 $173,250 $192,450 $207,900 $223,350 $238,650 $254,100 Wheeler $87,900 $100,350 $112,950 $125,400 $135,450 $145,500 $155,550 $165,600 Yamhill $134,850 $154,050 $173,250 $192,450 $207,900 $223,350 $238,650 $254,100 Note: Income includes all gross wages, tips, rental income, public assistance, social security or pensions, income from self-employment, alimony, interest or any other sources of income defined by the IRS income tax return for the previous tax year.

Solar increased incentives If you meet the income guidelines listed above, you can qualify for Energy Trust increased cash incentives for solar. Energy Trust cash incentive amounts depend on the size of your system and your electric utility. Incentive offers are subject to funding availability and may change at any time.

Check with your contractor. Utility Increased incentive amount Requirements Portland General Electric $0. 90/watt, $5,500 maximum per home Minimum solar size 2 kW-DC Pacific Power $0.

85 /watt, $5,250 maximum per home Minimum solar size 2 kW-DC Battery storage increased incentives If you meet the income guidelines listed above, you can qualify for Energy Trust increased cash incentives for solar + storage or for battery storage added to an existing solar system. Energy Trust cash incentive amounts depend on the size of your system and your electric utility.

Incentive offers are subject to funding availability and may change at any time. Check with your contractor. When you install battery storage, you may also be eligible to participate in a utility battery storage reward program.

Learn more . Utility Increased incentive amount Requirements Portland General Electric $500/kWh up to $6,250 maximum per home Minimum battery storage project size: 3kWh capacity rating. Battery must be connected to a solar system that meets Energy Trust qualifying standards.

Pacific Power $400/kWh up to $5,000 maximum per home Minimum battery storage project size: 3kWh capacity rating. Battery must be connected to a solar system that meets Energy Trust qualifying standards. Installation requirements Your Energy Trust trade ally contractor is up to date on equipment that meets qualifying standards.

Energy Trust provides technical assistance and financial incentives but does not develop, sell or install energy systems or equipment. This work is done by independent businesses that are solely responsible for the quality and performance of their installations. Portland Solar Access Program Beginning in 2026, a Portland Clean Energy Fund grant will help Energy Trust provide solar for more Portland families experiencing lower incomes.

Do I need multiple bids from a contractor for my solar projects? No. Energy Trust does not require you to have multiple bids, but we strongly recommend it. Fill out an online bid request form and we can connect you with solar trade ally contractors that offer the Solar Within Reach incentive.

Am I still eligible for other Energy Trust incentives if I participate in Solar Within Reach? Yes. If you invest in additional energy-saving improvements, you can receive other Energy Trust incentives.

Through Savings Within Reach , Energy Trust offers increased incentives for income-qualified customers who make energy-efficiency improvements to their home. How do I determine my household’s annual income to see if I qualify for Solar Within Reach? Your annual income is the total amount currently earned annually by all household members before taxes and deductions.

Income includes all gross wages, tips, rental income, public assistance, social security or pensions, income from self-employment, alimony, interest or any other sources of income defined by the IRS income tax return. Here is a sample income calculation: $15 hourly wage x 32 hours per week x 52 weeks per year = $24,960. Who counts as a resident of my home?

Anyone reported as a member of your household on the IRS income tax return for the previous tax year. Do I need to live in the home in order to qualify for Solar Within Reach? Yes, you must occupy the home where solar is installed to qualify for Solar Within Reach.

Single-family homes, manufactured homes, floating homes, townhomes, or multifamily residences (an attached side-by-side unit or a duplex, triplex or fourplex) all qualify. Establish your eligibility.

You must be an Oregon customer of Portland General Electric or Pacific Power, working with an Energy Trust solar trade ally contractor participating with Solar Within Reach, and meet income qualification requirements to be eligible for incentives. Check the Details tab for more information.

Request proposals from Energy Trust solar trade ally contractors eligible to provide Solar Within Reach incentives Your system must be installed by an approved Energy Trust solar trade ally eligible to offer these increased incentives. Submit your information through our online bid form, and Energy Trust will connect you with qualified trade ally contractors in your area. Request a free, no-risk analysis and bid .

Choose a contractor, sign application and verify income. See our tips on choosing a solar trade ally and comparing bids. Once you choose a contractor, they will ask you to sign an incentive application and income verification form to confirm your eligibility.

Your contractor will handle all the paperwork for your system, and submit your income verification form, prior to installation. Your Energy Trust cash incentive will be paid directly to your contractor, who will deduct the incentive amount from your invoice, reducing the cost you pay for your solar installation. Relax while your system is installed.

As part of our quality control process, Energy Trust reviews system plans and conducts verifications of installations as needed. Your Energy Trust solar trade ally contractor completes your installation following our rigorous technical standards. Valerie Eiselein, Coos Bay Educator and grandmother Valerie Eiselein wants to leave a clean environment for future generations.

So, she was thrilled she could install solar panels — and save on energy bills — thanks to Solar Within Reach cash incentives from Energy Trust. These increased incentives reduce solar costs for income-qualified households. When Sammie Lewis’ old heat pump stopped cooling her home, she was determined to find a solution.

Her resolve led to not only a new heat pump but also solar panels and other energy-efficiency upgrades that increased her home’s comfort and put it on the path to net-zero energy use. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to apply, here are the next steps to get you started. First, verify your eligibility.

See eligibility requirements Answer a few questions and we’ll connect you with qualified solar contractors in your area. Learn how to compare bids and choose a contractor. Talk to our team of experts Have questions about solar + storage?

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