Solar + Storage Rebate Program
Administered by Oregon Department of Energy
Oregon's Solar + Storage Rebate Program offered rebates for residential solar and battery systems, with higher amounts for low-income households—up to $1.80 per watt for solar PV and $300 per kWh for storage if income-qualified. However, as of May 2024, the program is fully funded and no longer accepting new applications, though it remains authorized through 2029.
Program-approved contractors received rebate payments directly from the Oregon Department of Energy and passed savings to customers; rebate amounts ranged from $0.20–$1.80 per watt DC for solar (depending on customer utility eligibility and income) and $300 per kWh for storage, with applications processed first-come, first-served and at least 25% of annual funds reserved for low-income and service-provider projects. The program is currently closed to new applications due to full funding reservation.
The Oregon Department of Energy administers the Solar + Storage Rebate Program, established by H.B. 2618 (2019) and extended to 2029 by H.B. 3409 (2023), allocating rebates based on customer income and utility-incentive eligibility with tiered caps ($5,000 maximum for residential solar, $2,500 for residential storage, higher caps for low-income service providers). Program funds are fully reserved as of May 2024, and allocation rules require at least 25% of annual dollars directed to low- or moderate-income residents and service providers.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22262
- Effective
- 1/1/2020
- Expires
- 1/2/2029
- Last updated
- 5/30/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential low income residential
- Technologies
- solar photovoltaics lithium-ion
Program summary
As of May 2024 the program's funding is fully reserved and is no longer accepting applications.
H.B. 2618 of 2019 established the Solar + Storage rebate program and instructed the Oregon Department of Energy to administer it. H.B. 3409 of 2023 extended the end data of the program to 2029. Incentives are available for residential solar + storage systems, with higher rebate amounts available for qualified low-income residents, and those ineligible for an incentive from their utility. Rebates are paid directly to the program-approved contractor, who installs the equipment, and will be passed on to the customer.
Solar PV System Rebates:
- Residents eligible for a utility incentive: $0.20 per watt DC, up to 40% of net cost or $5,000, whichever is less
- Residents not eligible for a utility incentive: $0.50 per watt DC, up to 40% of net cost or $5,000, whichever is less
- Low- or moderate-income residents: $1.80 per watt DC, up to 60% of net cost or $5,000, whichever is less
- Low-income service provider: $0.75 per watt DC, up to 50% of net cost or $30,000, whichever is less
Energy Storage System Rebates:
- Residents: $300 per kWh of installed energy storage capacity, up to 40% of net cost or $2,500, whichever is less
- Low-income residents: $300 per kWh of installed energy storage capacity, up to 60% of net cost or $2,500, whichever is less
- Low-income service providers: $300 per kWh of installed energy storage capacity, up to 60% of net cost or $15,000, whichever is less
Rebate requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis for complete applications. Incomplete applications will not be approved nor funds reserved until missing items/information are provided. In a calendar year, at least 25% of available rebate dollars will be reserved for systems for low- or moderate-income residential customers and low-income service providers.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- ODOE.SolarRebates@oregon.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
