What is Solar?
History of Solar
How does Solar work?
Benefits of Solar
FAQs
Selecting a Contractor
Steps to getting Solar
Tax Incentives
Financing
Pics of Solar Insulations

Steps to Getting Solar

• Consider your budget, roof life and sun exposure
• Get bids from several solar contractors (Must be listed with Energy Trust if applying for cash incentives or with Oregon Department of Energy if applying for tax credits).
• Select a contractor
• Sign a contract with your contractor and complete an Energy Trust application, if you are eligible.*
  • Your contractor will submit the application to Energy Trust to secure your incentive. Systems must be pre-approved before installation.
  • Energy Trust pays your incentive to the contractor and the contractor deducts it from the installation cost up front.
• If installing solar electric, sign a net-metering agreement with your electric utility. Your contractor will provide the form.
• Your contractor installs your system.
  • From the time you select your contractor to installation completion usually ranges from two weeks to two months.
• Complete and submit the application for your Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit. Your contractor will provide the form and assist you.
  • Oregon Department of Energy will provide you with a tax credit certificate for your files.
  • Complete IRS Residential Energy Credit Form 5695 to submit with your federal tax return.
  • Claim your federal and Oregon tax credits when you file your income tax returns.