Happy Valley: new solar, installed by licensed electricians
New solar for Happy Valley homes, filed through HV Works with the electrical permit through Clackamas County.
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HV Works, then the county
Happy Valley runs permitting through its HV Works portal, and the city issues the solar structural installation permit under OAR 918-050-180, including a prescriptive path as described in the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code. The city fee schedule says electrical permits, fees, and inspections are issued and regulated through Clackamas County. Clackamas County has a solar permits page of its own. We file on both sides.
A newer city on the slope of Mount Scott
Happy Valley is a young city. It incorporated in 1965 and has grown quickly since the late 1990s, and the median home was built in 2009, the newest of any city we serve. That means newer roofs, and 79 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied (Census ACS 2020-2024). Mount Scott, at 1,050 feet, is the highest point in the city, so roof exposure varies with the slope.
PGE, tree rules, and underground lines
The city utilities page lists PGE, and PGE's territory map shows Happy Valley. PGE takes interconnection applications online through PowerClerk. Energy Trust of Oregon solar incentives are open to Oregon customers of PGE or Pacific Power. The city requires a tree removal permit for trunks over 6 inches, and it runs a powerline undergrounding program.
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Who does the work
Energy Solutions has been doing this since 2013. Licensed electricians are on our own crew, with 50+ years of combined team experience, under Oregon CCB license 202002. We are rated 5.0 on Google across 106 reviews.
Near Happy Valley
Happy Valley is in Clackamas County. Nearby: Milwaukie, Oregon City, Gresham. Ready? Request a free quote or call (971) 526-5545.
Questions we hear a lot
Where do I apply for a solar permit in Happy Valley?
The city HV Works portal handles the structural permit. The electrical permit goes through Clackamas County.
Does Happy Valley have a prescriptive solar path?
Yes. The city fee schedule lists a prescriptive path under the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code.
Do I need a permit to trim trees for solar in Happy Valley?
The city requires a tree removal permit for trunks over 6 inches. We check your lot before we plan the array.