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Solar Electric Program

Questions?

Send us an email or call 541-685-7607

Program details

Our solar program allows you to produce clean, renewable power at your home.

  • All solar electric system installations must go through the EWEB Solar Electric Program independent of incentive qualification.
  • Maximum net meter system size is 25 kW AC output.
  • An EWEB Power Purchase Agreement must be submitted and approved prior to system installation.
  • Inverters and modules must appear on the gosolarcalifornia.com qualified equipment list.
  • Generation will be calculated at the current annual rate schedule (2020 Renewable Net-Metered Rate is $0.0297 per kWh; 2020 Annual Renewable Generation Rate is $0.0304 per kWh).
  • There should be no instance where the battery is able to dispatch onto EWEB's electric distribution system.
Home with two solar panels on rooftop.
Incentives

We are pleased to announce that the total 2020 budget for local solar electric projects will remain at $150,000, but will be allocated in phases.  Phase 1 will be from January 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020 for $50,000. See below for details:

Phase 1

  • Incentives are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
  • Initial allocation of $50,000 is available for project applications submitted through the end of April, 2020 that qualify for an incentive.
  • If the $50,000 Phase 1 budget is fully allocated prior to April 30th, the budget period will be closed and no further applications will be accepted until May 1st.
  • Any solar electric project that does not qualify for an incentive can be submitted at any time.

Update (Mar 6): We have allocated 40 percent of the Phase 1 2020 incentive budget.

Project TypeIncentiveMaximum Incentive
Residential net metered $0.40/AC output watt $2,500

Our solar electric incentives are funded directly through voluntary enrollment in our Greenpower program. 
Contractor installing solar panels omn
Get started today

Follow these steps to get started on producing clean, renewable energy:

1. Select a contractor
2. Complete and submit a solar electric program power purchase agreement
3. Review and complete a shading form.  Other reports that capture this information may also be acceptable.

Submit completed application by:

  • Email: solar.electric@eweb.org
  • Mail: EWEB Customer Solutions, Attn: Solar Electric Program, PO Box 10148, Eugene, OR 97440-2148

NOTE: You must apply before you begin installation, as failure to do so could prohibit interconnection and may disqualify you from receiving an incentive.

Some energy efficiency upgrades may be eligibile for federal tax credits in addition to rebates provided by EWEB. Additional information can be found on the Energy Star website.
For questions on how or if any tax credits may apply to you, please refer to a licensed tax professional.
Man wearing sunglasses with solar panel on a table.
Understanding solar energy

Photovoltaic (PV) refers to the process of turning light into electricity. This is how it works:

  • Individual PV cells are connected to panels. Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity.

  • An inverter converts DC into alternating current (AC) for a home's electrical use. 

  • With net metering, the utility meter records the net amount of energy generated through the PV system. When you're creating more electricity than you're using, your meter will spin backwards and the excess electricity is sent to the electric grid. This helps to offset the cost of your electricity usage at night or on cloudy days when your system is not producing.

  • With direct generation, all of the energy generated through your PV system goes directly to our electric grid and we purchase all of the energy from you.
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Fast facts
  • One kilowatt (kW) of installed photovoltaic power will generate an average of 1,100 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually.
  • It takes 100 square feet of roof area to produce 1 kW of PV.
  • The average residential PV system in Eugene is 4.0 kW.
  • Currently, there are approximately 600 residential customers with solar PV installed on their homes.
  • Currently, there are approximately 120 business customers with solar PV installed at their business.

You also might be interested in:

Oregon Department of Energy
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oregon.gov

The Oregon Department of Energy website provides lists of incentives, laws, policies and other recources related to solar electric.

Planning a home solar electric system
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energy.gov

The U.S. Department of Energy website is a helpful resources if you are considering a home solar electric system.

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By signing up for Greenpower, you help support clean energy today and the development of green energy technologies in the future.

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Rebates, loans and tips
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Eugene Water & Electric Board

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500 East Fourth Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
800-841-5871
541-685-7000

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