Net metering
If the photovoltaic system is installed on your side of EWEB's electric meter, the electricity will be
used in your home or business first.
If your electric usage is greater than the PV system can produce, the rest
is supplied by EWEB.
When your usage is less than your PV system generates, the excess electricity
flows through your electric meter into the EWEB electrical grid. EWEB will credit your account for any
generation in excess of what you use. You retain the renewable energy credits.
Effective January 2012, the incentive rates for the PV net metered program are:
- Residential systems: $1.70 per AC output watt up to $6,000
- Commercial systems: $1.00 per AC output watt up to $20,000
All terms are subject to annual review. Incentives are based on the electrical output of the system
after equipment and site losses are calculated. Incentive payments for net-metered systems will
be made after the system has received final approval from EWEB.
The most important requirement is to contact EWEB early in the process before
starting construction of your system. Additional steps before installation include:
- Review the new application process instructions below.
- Obtain a building permit for the system, which must be installed
within EWEB's service territory.
- Submit the appropriate program application and receive approval.
- Complete an EWEB Interconnection Agreement and Program Agreement.
Upon completion of the project, all systems must be inspected first by City or
County building officials and then by EWEB.
A new application process was introduced in 2012 that includes a reservation system for net
metered incentives. The table below provides a summary of the reservation periods. Please
carefully read the bulleted notes about the process to help facilitate a successful application:
UPDATE (Feb. 6): The first reservation period for EWEB's net
metered program is now fully subscribed. We
will accept applications for the next reservation period beginning April 16, 2012. Please do not apply early,
as EWEB cannot hold applications. Read
more about the new reservation process, which started in 2012. Any changes to the process will be posted
on this page.
| Reservation period |
Project completion deadline |
Funding limit for incentives |
| 1: Jan. 9 - April 15 |
May 15 |
$65,000 (Fully subscribed as of Feb. 6, 2012 - Not accepting applications until Period 2) |
| 2: April 16 - Aug. 15 |
Sept. 15 |
$70,000 |
| 3: Aug. 16 - Dec. 1 |
Dec. 15 |
$70,000 |
- Applications will only be accepted through an official mail delivery system such as
the U.S. Postal Service, Fed Ex, UPS or similar service (hand delivery or email will not be
accepted).
- Mail applications and supplemental information to:
EWEB Energy Management Services
ATTN: Solar Electric Program
PO Box 10148
Eugene, OR 97440-2148
- Reservations are made in the order that applications are postmarked. Priority will
not be given to any customer or contractor.
- Applications must be postmarked on or after the first day of each reservation period.
- Incomplete applications will be returned to the customer unprocessed.
- Monies not allocated within a funding period will carry over to the next period.
- Applications will not be processed if we have reached the funding limit for that reservation
period. If this occurs, the applications will be returned to the applicant for future submission.
- Customers that do not meet the 85% total solar resource fraction are still
eligible for net metering and interconnection, but are
not be eligible for the incentive funds. These customers may apply at any time,
and are not subject to the reservation process.
Check back for updates about available funds.
Call (541) 685-7000 to speak with someone in EWEB's Solar Electric Net Metered Program.