Get Started with Solar

1. You sign up as a subscriber to an Oregon solar project. Many other people will subscribe to the same project.
2. The solar project generates clean, renewable energy for the utility grid.
3. You receive a bill credit for your portion of the solar energy generated and pay a subscription fee on your monthly utility bill. The credit covers the subscription fee and can save money on annual electricity costs.

To get started, just grab a copy of your latest electricity bill and contact one of the organizations listed below for your utility. A subscription manager will guide you through the process. They will look at your utility data and recommend a subscription size that’s right for you. They can also explain your contract and answer your questions. Follow the links below to start your journey. You can also learn more about signing up on our FAQ page.

Here is the list of subscription managers currently enrolling new participants in projects. This list will change as new projects open, so check back later if there isn’t someone recruiting in your utility territory now.

Electricity customers with low incomes:
You may qualify for discounted rates. Learn more. 

• You will pay a monthly subscription charge on your electric bill. But the charge is offset by the solar bill credit you will receive as a subscriber.
• Most subscribers will also save on their bill thanks to the solar generation. In other words, the credit covers the participation fee and can save money on annual electricity costs.
• The monthly charge and solar savings amounts will vary by project, subscription type, subscription size and your electricity usage.
• Households that meet low-income guidelines receive discounted subscription rates, guaranteed savings on electric bills and other benefits.

The subscription manager will explain community solar program details to you, and you can use the checklist provided below to make sure you have all the answers you need before signing up. Find additional information in our FAQs and Subscriber Resources.

• What is the right subscription size for me?
• How long is this contract and what are my options at the end of the agreement?
• Are there any additional fees?
• When will charges and credits appear on my utility bill?
• How much money do you estimate I can save over the whole term?
• What happens if I make a late payment on my electric bill?
• Will I be able to monitor how much electricity my panels generate?
• Do you guarantee the amount of electricity generated by my panels? If so, what happens if that amount is not reached?
• Who is responsible for the maintenance and care of the community solar project? If there are issues, how are they resolved?
• Who handles my subscription over time?
• Who do I call if I have questions?
• What happens if I move?