Turn Sunshine into Savings
Once your solar system is up and running, you’ll start seeing the benefits right away. Any extra power your system generates flows to the grid, and through Net Metering, you’ll earn credits on your bill. It’s a simple way to make the most of your solar investment, lower your energy costs and keep your home or business powered efficiently.
Understanding Net Metering
When you’re enrolled in our Net Metering program, your bill is calculated using a bidirectional meter that measures how much electricity you use from PGE, as well as how much energy your system sends to the grid.
Energy meters that measure both ways
If you generate more energy than you use during your monthly bill cycle, you won’t have any kilowatt-hour charges on your bill. Instead, you’ll receive kilowatt-hour credits that can be used for future electric bills.
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Every March, your annual billing cycle wraps up and any unused energy credits are donated to customers in low-income bill assistance programs.
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Wondering how Net Metering helps you save? These short videos make it simple.
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Have more questions about Net Metering? Find answers in our FAQ.
Did you move into a home with solar panels? We’ll help you set up your solar billing to maximize your savings. Give us a call at 503-228-6322.
Explore the Smart Battery pilot program
Once your panels and battery are ready, PGE's Smart Battery Pilot program lets you share energy on your terms and get rewarded for it. Plus, you also qualify for additional incentives and tax credits from Energy Trust of Oregon.
Here’s how it works: When your system generates more energy than you use, the battery stores the extra for later. When your panels aren’t producing enough, your home or business pulls from the battery or the power grid to keep things running. And during an outage, a battery lets your solar panels keep the lights on — something solar alone can’t do. That means you’re ready for storms, emergencies or whatever comes your way.
Get even more out of your solar system by adding battery storage.
Solar + battery = efficiency + peace of mind
Did you move into a home with solar panels? Call us at 503-228-6322 and we'll be happy to help you get started with Net Metering.
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Download the PDF
PGE’s solar do’s and don’ts checklist
Download the PDF
PGE Net Metering program FAQ
Solar Oregon: Events & Workshops
Education around solar
Learn more
Energy Trust of Oregon incentives
Oregon Department of Energy
State tax credits & information
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal tax credits & information
Incentives, tax credits & helpful resources
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