What Oregon still offers after the federal credit ended
Every incentive on this page is verified against Oregon government sources - and the expired ones salespeople still quote are called out.
The 30% federal solar tax credit ended for installations finished after December 31, 2025 - Sublimity systems completed in 2026 get $0 from it.
Under Oregon's export rules, compensation for surplus power decides the payback - which typically runs 10-14 years on unsubsidized 2026 math.
Installed home solar for Sublimity homeowners averages about $2.58 a watt across the U.S. marketplace - roughly $30,960 for a 12 kW system before incentives.
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit - the 30% one every solar ad still quotes - was repealed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed July 4, 2025. Per the IRS, it is not available for any system placed in service after December 31, 2025, and 'placed in service' means the installation completion date, not the contract date.
If a salesperson in Sublimity tells you a 30% federal tax credit applies to your 2026 installation, they are quoting a dead law. What may still exist: Oregon's own incentives and tax treatment, listed below, and lease/PPA arrangements where a company claims commercial credits - in which case the credit belongs to them, not you.
The 2026 numbers
| System size | Installed price (marketplace avg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kW | $15,480 | Small roof / low usage |
| 8 kW | $20,640 | Typical starter system |
| 10 kW | $25,800 | Family home with AC |
| 12 kW | $30,960 | Large home / EV charging |
| Home battery (optional) | $12,000-$16,000 | Backup power + self-consumption |
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Oregon rules that decide your payback
| Rule | Oregon status |
|---|---|
| Export compensation (net metering) | Oregon requires all utilities — including PGE and Pacific Power, plus PUDs, municipals and co-ops — to offer net metering for residential systems up to 25 kW, with excess kWh credits carried forward for up to 12 months and any credits still unused after 12 months transferred to the utility's low-income assistance customers rather than paid out. |
| State incentive | Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program (Oregon Department of Energy) — up to $5,000 for a solar electric system and up to $2,500 for storage, but it is currently CLOSED: it reopened June 15, 2026 and the $1.1 million made available was fully reserved |
| Sales tax on the system | Exempt |
| Property tax on added home value | Excluded |
Oregon has no general sales or use tax at all, so solar equipment is never sales-taxed — but the state rebate is chronically oversubscribed: it has been out of funding since mid-2024 apart from brief reopenings whose money is fully reserved almost immediately, so do not count on it when budgeting.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
What this means for Sublimity roofs
The honest 2026 answer for Sublimity: solar pays back slower without the 30% credit - paybacks that ran 7-10 years often now run 10-14 - but electricity rates keep rising and hardware is the cheapest it has ever been. The deciding factor is Oregon's export compensation, covered in the net metering section.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Getting Sublimity quotes
The spread between the highest and lowest bid for the same roof routinely hits 30-50%, because solar quotes carry very different sales overheads. Two or three independent bids collected against the same system size is the single highest-value hour in the whole project.
This guide is research, not advice: an independent summary of published prices and state rules. It is not an installer, lender or tax advisor - verify incentive eligibility with a licensed tax professional before relying on it.
Common questions
What happens if my installer goes out of business?
Panel and inverter warranties come from the manufacturers and survive, but the workmanship warranty usually dies with the company. That is a real risk in the post-credit shakeout - prefer installers with years of local history, and get manufacturer-backed workmanship coverage where offered.
How do I check if a solar quote is fair?
Divide the total price by the system's wattage. The U.S. marketplace average is about $2.58 per watt installed; $2.30-3.00 covers most fair quotes depending on roof complexity. Above that, ask exactly what you are paying extra for - in writing.
What is net metering and why does it decide everything?
It is the rule for how your utility credits electricity you export. Full retail net metering credits exports at the same rate you pay - the grid works like a free battery. Net billing or avoided-cost rules pay far less per exported kWh, which lengthens payback and strengthens the case for a home battery.
How much does home solar cost in 2026?
The U.S. marketplace average is about $2.58 per watt installed - roughly $15,500 for a 6 kW system and $31,000 for 12 kW, before any state incentives. Quotes meaningfully above that level deserve a written explanation of what justifies the premium.
Should I lease, get a PPA, or buy?
Buying keeps all savings and any incentives with you. Leases and PPAs put a company's equipment on your roof for 20-25 years, complicate a home sale, and in 2026 any tax benefits they advertise belong to the company under commercial rules - not to you. Read escalator clauses carefully.
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