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Ten Steps to Solar
See the typical steps for completing an installation.

Solar Permitting in Portland
How to obtain a solar permit at the City's Bureau of Development Services

Solar Interest Form
Submit this short form and you'll receive an information packet tailored to your needs.

Does Solar Work in Portland?
Your questions answered about solar energy systems

Certified Solar Installers
A link to the Energy Trust of Oregon's searchable database of licensed contractors

Solar Now! Commercial Options
Solar energy opportunities for Portland's business community

Find a Solar Professional
A link to the Solar Oregon's Web site "Find a Professional" tool.

Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) guidelines for solar installations on Residential Dwellings (PDF)
Guidelines for Business Energy Tax Credit Solar Installations on Residential Dwellings

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The City of Portland is collaborating with Solar Oregon, Oregon Department of Energy and Energy Trust of Oregon with the partnership campaign Solar Now!, a one-stop resource for homeowners and businesses. Oregonians looking for clean, reliable energy can go to Solar Now! to learn how to put the sun to work.

Free Basics of Going Solar Workshops (residential)

Wednesday November 18th, 7 - 8 PM

For a complete list of statewide workshops please visit Solar Oregon.

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Commercial Basics of Going Solar Workshop (new offering)

Wednesday November 4th 10am - 12 noon

This free workshop covers the basics of why solar is a smart choice for businesses.

Current financial incentives for businesses cover up to 90% of project costs making

Oregon incentives some of the best in that nation.

Residential Solar Electronic Permitting now available.

For more information visit our solar permitting page.

Is solar right for you?

Consider system options. What system best fits your budget?
Is your roof ready for solar? If you are looking at a roof-mounted system, your roof must have at least 15 years of life remaining.
Do you have adequate sunshine available? Roofs with little or no shading work well.
Complete and submit the Solar Interest Form and an BPS staff member will send you an information packet to help you get started.

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