Professional Solar Links
Oregon Community Solar Information
WEBINAR recording 10.8.19: Overview of Community Solar Staff Proposal
Overview of Staff Proposal WEBINAR 10.8.19 PDF of presentation
OSEIA members send comments to angela[at]oseia[dot]org to be included by 10.14.19, or
Send comments in response to Staff proposal to: puc.filingcenter@state.or.us
More information
Draft of final chapter, "Balance of PIM" is released: https://orcsplaunch.wordpress.com/updates/
Register to become a Project Manager and learn more about program requirements via the Program website - https://www.oregoncsp.org
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable energy.
Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF)
The Portland Clean Energy Fund will bring $54 to $71 million in new annual revenue for clean energy and clean energy jobs in Portland. Nonprofit organizations, alone or in partnership with for-profit companies, schools and/or other government agencies, can apply for grants from this revenue to weatherize homes, install solar and other renewable energy projects, provide job and contractor training, expand local food production and build green infrastructure in Portland.
Building Code Division (BCD)
Oregon's Building Code Division provides code development, administration, inspection, plan review, licensing, and permit services to the construction industry including both electrical and plumbing.
For more information regarding building permits, visit this page.
Construction Contractor Board (CCB)
Oregon's Construction Contractors Board is a State agency that protects consumers by regulating construction contracting businesses. Oregon law requires that all types of contractors who perform work on residential and nonresidential structures in Oregon be licensed with the CCB.
For more information about the Contractor Liability Insurance MAP (Market Assistance Plan) please visit this page.
US Department of Energy
The US Dept. of Energy administers the Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC). For a full list of financial incentives by state, click here.
NW Professional Links
Oregon Department of Energy
Energy Trust of Oregon
Oregon State Legislature
U of O Solar Radiation Monitoring Lab
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Solar Oregon
Solar Washington
Solar Installers of Washington (SIW)
Bonneville Power Administration
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
National Renewable Links
Solar Energy Industries Association
US Dept. Of Energy
Solar Power International
Energy Tax Incentives
National Renewable Energy Labs
Florida Solar Energy Center
Sandia National Laboratories
Solar Rating and Certification Corp.
NREL Solar Calculator - PV WATT
Solar Action Alliance