Choice Energy Solar

Solar Panels on the roof of a houseBuild your own clean power plant.  Generate clean renewable energy by installing a solar electric or water heating system for your business. Investing in solar energy lowers your energy costs, while demonstrating your commitment to a better environmental future.

Our Choice Energy Solar program offers guidance, financial incentives and contractor lists for qualifying solar hot water and electricity systems.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • You must be a PUD customer.
  • The PUD must pre-approve all projects prior to installation.
  • All systems must be tied to the electric grid and net metered.
  • Systems must be installed by a qualified PUD solar contractor.  Self-installed systems do not qualify.
  • Systems must be new. Expansions to existing solar systems are not eligible.
  • All systems must receive the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit for Solar.

Incentives

Solar Water Heating Incentive: $600

Solar Electric Incentive for Businesses: $1/watt with a maximum credit of $5,000

Learn More

To learn more about Choice Energy Solar, contact Tim Lammers at tla@crpud.org or (503) 397-1855.