Tax credits

Tax credits reduce income tax liability on a dollar for dollar basis and are claimed on your state and federal income tax returns. The tax credits for solar are “non-deductible,” meaning they can reduce your tax liability to zero, but not below.

Cash incentives

Cash incentives are applied upfront–either when you sign a contract for installation or after your project has been completed. Energy Trust solar electric incentives are available to Oregon customers of PGE and Pacific Power. Solar water heating incentives are available to Oregon customers who heat their water with electricity from PGE or Pacific Power or natural gas from NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Incentive offers are subject to availability and may change.