Choice Energy Solar
Did you know? You can use your roof to generate electricity or to heat water for showers and laundry. Installing a solar system on your roof continues a great Northwest tradition - renewable energy.
Our Choice Energy Solar program offers expert guidance, financial incentives, contractor lists and quality assurance inspections for qualifying solar hot water and electricity systems.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a PUD customer.
- Your project must be pre-approved by the PUD, prior to installation.
- All systems must be tied to the electric grid and net metered to qualify.
- 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.
Incentives
Solar Water Heating Incentive: $600
Solar Electric Residential: $2/watt with a maximum credit of $5,000
Non-Residential: $1/watt with a maximum credit of $5,000
Tax credits are also available from the State of Oregon for qualifying systems.
Learn More
To learn more about Choice Energy Solar, contact Tim Lammers at (503) 397-8152 or tla@crpud.org.
SHHS Solar Project
In partnership with the PUD and Bonneville Environmental Foundation, St. Helens High School has installed a 1.1 kilowatt solar electric system. The project educates students and teachers about the functions and benefits of solar electric power while providing clean energy to help offset a portion of the school's electric use.