Oregon Department of Energy
State tax credit for installing solar electric systems on Oregon homes. Credit equals up to $6,000 over four years and can be combined with federal solar tax credits and Energy Trust rebates for maximum savings.
State tax credit for solar installation over four years
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
This is a national program. In Florence, OR, you can stack it with local programs like these:
A grant-savvy contractor in Florence, OR can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Florence early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Form to file: IRS Form 5695
This is a federal tax credit, not a grant you apply for. You claim 30 percent of the cost of a qualifying solar or clean energy system on your federal tax return using Form 5695.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing program
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programGrant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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