ODOE Solar and Battery Rebates
The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) offers solar and battery incentives under HB 2618.
This initiative is geared towards amplifying the uptake of solar panel systems and complementary energy storage systems for residential owners and low-income service providers across Oregon.
The aim? To significantly lower total costs associated with solar electricity generation and storage, while promoting the wide-scale use of clean energy solutions.
Program Funding and Potential Savings
ODOE has set aside program funds to run the program and to pay the battery incentives and solar rebates that help reduce solar installation costs. With a focus on inclusivity, a share of these funds is set aside to assist households with moderate incomes and service providers catering to low-income groups. Funding levels and amounts change often - we check the current numbers for your home.
This strategic funding approach ensures that the benefits of solar and battery storage systems extend across a broad economic spectrum, enabling more Oregonians to transition to renewable energy sources efficiently.
Maximizing Rebate Benefits
Residential solar adopters can receive rebates toward the solar panel system's net cost, with higher rebate levels for households below the low to moderate income threshold.
Furthermore, the program supports the installation of energy storage systems with rebates, fostering a more resilient solar electricity framework that leverages battery storage systems for enhanced energy independence.
Rebates have been capped separately for solar energy systems and for battery storage, and low-income service providers have had higher caps. Amounts and eligibility change often - we check the current numbers for your home.
Eligibility and Application
Eligibility for ODOE's solar and battery incentives requires that the installation be in Oregon and done by an approved Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) solar contractor. The solar panel system must meet Total Solar Resource Fraction standards among other criteria, ensuring that your solar installation is poised to generate significant kilowatt-hours of solar electricity.
Moderate-income households and low-income service providers must meet designated criteria to qualify for enhanced rebate rates, aiding those with a lower tax liability in making the switch to solar more attainable.
Leveraging Federal and Utility Incentives
In tandem with ODOE's solar rebates, participants can further offset their solar panel and battery storage system installation costs through the federal tax credit (now ended for homeowners), utility incentives, and support from organizations like the Energy Trust of Oregon.
The federal residential credit once lowered the financial barrier to a solar-powered home, but it ended Dec 31, 2025. Business credits may still apply - check with your tax advisor.
Net metering policies further ensure that solar adopters are compensated for the excess solar electricity fed back into the grid, enhancing the economic benefits of installing solar and participating in Oregon's push towards a clean energy future.
Update, Oct 2026: the federal residential solar credit (25D) ended Dec 31, 2025. Business credits may still apply - ask us.
Final Thoughts: A Bright Investment
Final thoughts: solar and battery incentives, alongside utility programs, can make your project more affordable. Solar installations not only reduce dependency on traditional energy sources but also lower your electricity bills, reinforcing the wide-ranging benefits of adopting solar panel and battery storage systems.
For those considering the leap into solar energy, the array of incentives and rebates available through the ODOE Solar Rebate program and its partners offers a solid foundation to make renewable energy a reality for more Oregonians, paving the way for a cleaner, sustainable energy landscape.
Speak With an Oregon Solar Incentive Expert
Talk with our team to see which Oregon solar and battery incentives fit your project. Our team of experts is here to guide you through every step of the process - from understanding your eligibility to finding the state and utility incentives that apply to you. Contact us today to learn whether solar is right for you, or read our post on the PGE level 2 EV charger rebate.