It’s easy to find out if solar
makes sense for you with the
help of our solar water heating
contractors. You select a contractor
from our Trade Ally Network,
who will help you choose a
solar water heating system
that is right for your needs
and provide a system quote
estimating annual performance,
installation date, and your
cost after incentive deductions.
The contractor will explain
maintenance and warranty details,
and will help you understand
how to apply for tax credits
available from the state.
Eligibility requirements
You must be an Oregon customer
of Portland General Electric,
Pacific Power, Cascade Natural Gas
or NW Natural.
All projects must by approved
by the Energy Trust prior
to installation.
Systems must be installed
by a qualified Energy Trust
solar contractor. Self-installed
systems do not qualify.
Systems must be new. Expansions
to existing solar systems
are not eligible.
How incentives and
tax credits work:
After you have selected
a contractor (Click “Choosing
a Contractor” on the menu
above) they will submit
an application to the Energy
Trust.
System gets installed by
contractor (may be subject
to an Energy Trust inspection).
Energy Trust pays incentive
to contractor, who then
passes it through to the
customer.
Contractor will help customer
fill out Oregon Department
of Energy tax credit application
form.
Customer submits tax credit
form to the Oregon Department
of Energy.
