The U.S. EPA's Solar for All competitive grant program, made available under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is focused on providing benefits from solar energy to low-income households and disadvantaged communities.
The Oregon Department of Energy, together with our partners Energy Trust of Oregon and Bonneville Environmental Foundation, have been awarded an $86.6 Million Solar for All Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award was
announced on April 22, 2024.
Oregon's program will aim to serve over 8,000 households with low incomes. The program's funding will provide financial and technical assistance to support:
- solar installations for homes with little to no upfront cost,
- solar on multifamily buildings with benefits for low-income residents,
- development of community solar projects, and
- workforce development activities.
The Oregon Solar For All Coalition intends to use the first year of the program for additional planning. If you represent an organization that is interested in assisting with the design of Oregon’s Solar for All program, please
complete this form to notify ODOE of your interest. Financial assistance from the program is anticipated to begin late Fall 2025. Read the
narrative submitted for this application for additional details about the program. Please note our proposal is subject to change.
Timeline
July 31, 2023
| Notice of Intent Due
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August 8, 2023
| Webinar Overview (see details below)
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October 11, 2023
| Oregon Application Submitted (read narrative here)
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April 22, 2024
| U.S. EPA announced awardees, including $86.6 Million for Oregon
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July 8, 2024
| Expected date that U.S. EPA will finalize award agreements
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January 8, 2025
| Initial workplan for program approved by U.S. EPA
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First Year of Award
| Solar For All Coalition program planning
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Stakeholder Engagement