Energy Trust of Oregon and some public utilities offer cash incentives to builders that install solar energy systems on new homes. 

Additionally, the buyer of the new home will be eligible for substantial tax credits, described in Residential Incentives. 

1) Solar electric (PV) systems

These utility funded programs generally require that an approved contractor install the PV system, and that the system pass a special inspection before the incentive will be paid to the builder.

Pacific Power, offered by Energy Trust of Oregon

• $2.00/watt_DC, up to $10,000

Portland General Electric (PGE), offered by Energy Trust of Oregon

• $2.25/watt_DC, up to $10,000

City of Ashland

• $2.25/watt_DC, up to $10,000

Homebuyers may be eligible for up to $8,000 in state and federal tax credits.

2) Solar water heating systems

Energy Trust of Oregon, serving Oregon customers or Pacific Power, Portland General Electric (PGE), Cascade Natural Gas and NW Natural

• $1000

City of Ashland

• Up to $1,000

Homebuyers may be eligible for up to $3,500 in state and federal tax credits.