Many thanks to the solar contractors who are helping make our program successful!
May 2026 Update:
Following administrative savings and canceled or incomplete rebate projects from earlier rounds of the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, ODOE has now has $1.1 million available to open a new round of rebate reservations. $550,000 will be available for reservation for systems for low- or moderate-income residential customers or low-income service providers and $550,000 will be available for reservation for systems for residential customers other than low- or moderate-income residential customers. The program will temporarily reopen on June 15, 2026. ODOE is currently accepting registrations from contractors who would like to participate in the program (previously registered contractors do not need to re-enroll). Oregonians interested in installing solar or storage with ODOE's rebate can find approved contractors on the agency's website in preparation of the program's re-launch. Please
sign up for email updates to stay in the loop!
ODOE will host a contractor training webinar June 10, 2026, to provide a refresher on submitting reservations as well as information on how to submit reservations for the new rebate for energy storage systems that will be paired at the time of installation with previously purchased and installed solar electric systems. Details for the virtual webinar are below.
Training webinar: June 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Webinar number: 2661 952 0716
Webinar password: solar (76527 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Or
Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll
Access code: 266 195 20716
Our pages
for homeowners
and for low-income service providers
provide additional information on individual rebate amounts and other details about the
program.
Note: contractors must submit a reservation application before starting construction or installation of a solar system, storage system that will be paired at the time of installation with previously purchased and installed solar systems, or paired solar and storage system in order to be eligible for a rebate .
How Do I Become an Approved Contractor?
Interested contractors can sign up through
ODOE's customer service portal. First-time users must begin by clicking on "register" to create an account. You may then
sign in to complete the requested information. ODOE staff will follow up to confirm
successful enrollment in the program.
How Do I Reserve Rebates for My Customers?
Contractors will use
PowerClerk to
reserve rebates and complete the application process. ODOE has developed an
online user guide for contractors
to use the PowerClerk system. Please contact the Solar + Storage Rebate Team if you have
questions.
How Do I Receive a Rebate Payment?
We work with the Department of Administrative Services to send out contractor rebates. The
payment process typically takes two weeks. The State of Oregon requires a W-9 on file prior
to issuing a payment. Please make sure your mailing address and business name are current on
the form.
We encourage all contractors to sign up for electric payments. Doing so will allow you to
receive your payments faster and is less expense for the state. You can sign up for
electronic payments here:
State of Oregon: Accounting system - ACH - vendor/direct deposit. Please be aware that the Oregon Department of Revenue monitors payments made by state
agencies and can place holds on payments if the payee owes certain types of obligations to
the State of Oregon.
What Else Should I Know?
We appreciate your involvement as an approved contractor with the Oregon Solar + Storage
Rebate Program. Please familiarize yourself with the program to provide the best service to
your customers.
We have a handy
Frequently Asked Questions
document with additional helpful information for contractors.
Please note that solar and storage installations must be installed on real property in Oregon by an ODOE-approved contractor. Rebates are issued to approved contractors, who pass the savings on to customers. Contractors must submit a reservation application before starting construction or installation of a solar system, storage system that will be paired at the time of installation with previously purchased and installed solar systems, or paired solar and storage system in order to be eligible for a rebate.
In the case of a paired solar and storage system, they must be purchased together by the same approved contractor. Rebates are also available for energy storage systems that will be paired at the time of installation with a previously purchased and installed solar electric system. Solar installations must also meet minimum Total Solar Resource Fraction measurements and other required technical criteria.
Please consult with your customers who are interested in battery storage to determine
what will work best for them. A system must be installed with "islanding" capability (the ability to stand alone apart
from the grid) to be able to provide power in the event of a power outage or grid failure.
The systems must follow electric utility-specific rules and regulations, as
well as other technical and programmatic requirements. You can review Solar + Storage Rebate
Program
Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules
online.