Portland Solar Access Program
No cost rooftop solar for income-qualified Portland families.
Because Solar should be accessible to everybody!
Make an appointment and begin the intake process and answer any question you may have. Please have your annual income (before taxes) information ready for your appointment.
Why Go Solar?
It’s good for the planet, it’s local, and rooftop solar installations produce clean, renewable power even on cloudy days. Producing your own solar power greatly reduces your annual electricity costs, year after year. You could save about $1,000 a year on electric bills with a solar installation through the Portland Solar Access Program.*
*Savings will vary based on actual solar installation size and energy usage.
does your home qualify?
Live within the city of Portland
Be energy burdened and/or fall below 80% area median income.
Own your home
Have a home that’s a suitable solar candidate
Shading, roof condition, electrical, and roof orientation are all factors that will be considered for gauging eligibility
*we may be able to help cover enabling repairs to help make your home solar ready!
How Do I get started?
Create an intake appointment
Once you make an appointment, you’ll talk to a CEP representative who will ask you a series of questions about your home and income to see if you may qualify.
On Site Visit
If it seems like your home may be a candidate for the program we’ll send your information to one of our trusted solar contractor partners who will reach out to make an appointment for an on-site assessment.
Project Proposal Review
If the on-site visit confirms that your home is solar ready, the contractor will create a project proposal and walk you through each step of the installation process.
Contract Sign
Once you green light the proposal you’ll sign the contract with the contractor and Energy Trust of Oregon.
Solar Installation
Congratulations!!! It’s time to install your rooftop solar! You’ll save money the day they turn on. (could add a bit about you being more climate resilient or saving on your bills).
More about the program:
The Portland Solar Access Program is a community-led collaboration between Energy Trust of Oregon, APANO, Self Enhancement, Inc. and CEP to install no-cost solar for income-qualified Portland families so they can benefit from clean, carbon-free power and save on energy bills for years to come. The program will also strengthen and diversify the local solar workforce. The Portland Solar Access Program has been made possible in part by a grant from the City of Portland, Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
If you don’t currently own your home or are renting, you can still go solar by joining the Oregon Community Solar Program. Go to Oregon Community Solar Program to learn more.
Downloadable Resources
The following resources provide helpful information on the Portland Solar Access Program. These include FAQs and brochures. For more information, visit PortlandSolarAccessProgram.org.
How to Get Started with Portland Solar Access Program
Attend an upcoming Portland Solar Access Program virtual presentation
Learn how the program works, what to expect, and how to sign up for available projects. Bring your PGE or Pacific Power utility bill and we can sign you up for a project at the end of the presentation. Virtual sessions are available on the second and fourth week of every month.
FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY
Make a phone appointment, and CEP will call you to determine your qualifications and answer any questions you may have. Please have your annual household income (before taxes) and your utility bill ready for your appointment.
Can’t find a time that works for you? Email homesolar@communityenergyproject.org.