Salem Electric - Photovoltaic Rebate Program

Salem Electric offers a $300 per kilowatt rebate for residential solar PV systems up to 25 kW, capped at 50% of project costs or $1,500 maximum. To qualify, you must obtain at least two bids from ODOE-certified contractors, get Salem Electric's pre-installation approval, pass local inspection, and have your system net-metered according to their policy.

Your customers can access a rebate of $300/kW (max $1,500) for qualifying systems; you must be ODOE-certified and on Oregon's approved contractor list. Customers must obtain competing bids from you and one other provider, submit detailed plans (cut sheets, electrical drawings, signed contract with itemized costs) for pre-approval, follow Salem Electric's installation specifications, and coordinate the final inspection with Salem Electric before the rebate is issued.

This rebate program provides up to $300/kW (capped at 50% of project cost or $1,500) for residential and small commercial net-metered PV systems ≤25 kW. Funding is available subject to program resources; disbursement occurs after Salem Electric's final site inspection and approval. The program targets owner-occupied residential and general service customers who work with ODOE-certified installers and comply with net metering requirements; it filters applicant quality through mandatory competitive bidding and pre-installation review.