This document provides information about the Solarize Southern Oregon community solar effort. It summarizes that interested community members are joining together to install solar through pre-selected qualified contractors at discounted prices. The program offers education events, site assessments, design support, and helps navigate the installation process. It outlines the benefits of solar and how the technology works. Potential cost savings from state, federal, and utility incentives are presented through examples.

2. About Solarize Southern Oregon
Interested community members are
joining forces to go solar.
Together, we’ll realize cost savings
through this community solar effort.

3. About Solarize Southern Oregon
• Convenient, local events to learn
• Save with this community solar effort
• Pre-selected qualified contractors
• Help every step of the way!
Who to hire?
What to buy?
How much to budget?
Where to start?

4. the contractors:
• Selected through a RFQ vetting process
• Our partner solar contractors will provide all equipment &
complete installation

5. How the project works
Sign up
Get Solarize
online to
educated! evaluation
participate
Contractor System
evaluation & Sign Contract
Installed!
design

6. What are the benefits of solar?
Solar energy lowers your bills.
Protects you from rising energy
costs (prepaying your energy).
Clean, renewable energy.
Increases energy independence
with local energy.
Creates jobs and supports our
local, regional and state
economy.

7. How does solar work?
PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRIC
(PV) MODULE GRID
DC in
AC out ELECTRICAL
UTILITY
INVERTER PANEL
METER

8. How does solar work?
installed PV system size:
3,000 W = 3 kW
space required:
3,000 W ≈ 300 ft2
energy production:
3,000 W installed PV
≈ 3,350 kWh electricity each
year
energy use example:
100 watt light bulb x 10 hours
= 1,000 Watt-hours = 1 kWh

9. How much does it cost?
Depends on…
• System size
• Equipment selection
• Site characteristics
Solarize Southern Oregon
Price Range $4.36 - $5.75 per watt
community solar effort = GREAT $ per watt

10. Incentives & tax credits
CASH INCENTIVE
Energy Trust of Oregon
STATE TAX CREDIT 75%
Oregon Dept. of Energy off
FEDERAL TAX CREDIT
IRS

11. For example… Pacific Power
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price
- $2,250 Energy Trust incentive $.75/watt ($5,000 max)
$13,500 out of pocket
- $4,050 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$3,450 Net cost to you

12. For example… Emerald PUD
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price
- $3,375 Utility incentive $1.50/Wac ~$1.12Wdc ($5,000 max)
$12,375 out of pocket
- $3,712 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$2,662 Net cost to you

13. For example… Lane Electrical Coop
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price
- $3,000 Utility incentive $1.00/watt ($4,000 max)
$12,750 out of pocket
- $3,825 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$2,925 Net cost to you

14. For example… Central Lincoln PUD
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price, out of pocket
- $1,500 Utility incentive $500/kW ($2,000 max)
$14,250
$4,275 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$3,975 Net cost to you

15. For example… City of Bandon
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price
- $3,000 Utility incentive $1.50/Wac ($3,000 max)
$12,750 out of pocket
- $3,825 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$2,925 Net cost to you

16. For example… Blachly-Lane Electric, Coos-Curry Electric,
Douglas Electric, Surprise Valley Electric & Midstate Electric
Coops
3,000 watt residential system
(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)
$15,750 Sticker price, out of pocket
- $4,725 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs)
-$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)
$5,025 Net cost to you

17. Financing Resources
• Utilities: Lane Electrical Coop, Emerald PUD and Bachley-
Lane Electric
• Current lender and local lenders
• Energy Trust Lending Allies: GreenStreet Lending from Umpqua
Bank, Directors Mortgage, and Green Mortgage Northwest
• Offer financing products for energy-efficiency or renewable energy,
may include preferred rates or fee structures
• Receive additional training and support from Energy Trust on
eligibility requirements, incentives and services
• Maintain high customer service standard and access to lending
solutions
Lending allies are independent financial institutions, and Energy Trust does not make or
influence lending decisions. We recommend exploring multiple financing options to find the
solution that best fits your needs and budget.

18. Free independent
solar assessments for a
limited time only!
Sign up today at
SolarizeSouthernOregon.org!

19. Let’s go solar!
Sign up Sign up for a solar site assessment,
today! energy review and additional resources!
• Tell your neighbors, friends & family
Get involved! • Post flyers, volunteer at events
www.solarizesouthernoregon.org
Melanie MacKinnon, Project Manager:
info@solarizesouthernoregon.org 541-440-3725