Solar Quotes in Portland, OR
If PGE is your utility
- Portland General Electric says net metering applications for residential systems of 25 kW or less are free, unless an engineering study is needed. Excess credits apply to future bills through the annual cycle ending with your first bill due in March, when remaining credits go to a low-income fund. Source: https://assets.ctfassets.net/416ywc1laqmd/18flR0QCeBbnWrd6bap0Gt/3702b1c8b665732467097de9e215d7aa/486200-SNEM-Net-Metering-FAQ-PDF-11.20.25_FNL__1_.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Portland General Electric offers net metering (2 MW max) to existing retail customers; excess generation is tracked as kWh credits via a bidirectional meter. Source: https://portlandgeneral.com/resources-for-solar-installers/interconnection-qualifications (accessed 2026-10-20)
A note on the federal tax credit
The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-for-modification-of-sections-25c-25d-25e-30c-30d-45l-45w-and-179d-under-public-law-119-21-139-stat-72-july-4-2025-commonly-known-as-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-obbb (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.
Questions to ask
- How is my system sized to avoid losing credits at the March true-up?
- Will my address need an engineering study?
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