Solar Savings Calculator for Oregon

Oregon homeowners pay an average of $125/month for electricity at 13.5¢/kWh. With 4 peak sun hours per day, solar can dramatically cut your energy costs.

$125
Avg Monthly Bill
13.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
4h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$36,279
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Oregon

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
8 kW
Panel Count
20 panels
Total System Cost
$22,800
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,840
Net Cost
$15,960
Annual Savings
$1,500
Payback Period
10.6 years
25-Year Savings
$36,279
Return on Investment
227%

* Estimates based on 4 peak sun hours/day in Oregon, system cost of $2.85/watt, 30% federal ITC, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Solar Incentives in Oregon

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

Cities in Oregon

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and utility information.

Portland

13.8¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $128/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)

Salem

13.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $122/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)

Eugene

12.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $118/mo · Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)

Gresham

13.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)

Hillsboro

13.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $128/mo · Portland General Electric (PGE)

Bend

13.2¢/kWh · 4.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $125/mo · Pacific Power

Medford

13¢/kWh · 4.3h sun/day

Avg bill: $120/mo · Pacific Power

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