Oregon

OR

HB 4080 — Relating to Plug-In Solar Devices

Deferred
Current Status
Last verified: March 2026

Legislative Status

Deferred until 2027. Short session adjourned without action on HB 4080. Sponsors plan to reintroduce in the 2027 regular session.

Sponsored by: Rep. Maxine Dexter

Legislation Progress

Deferred

Oregon Solar Data

Avg. Electricity Rate12.8¢/kWh
TOU Peak Spread
5¢/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
~$140/yr
Last UpdatedMarch 2026
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Key Provisions

Would have prohibited utilities from charging customers extra fees for notifying them about a plug-in solar system. Would have prevented utilities from raising minimum monthly bills above standard rates.

What This Means for You

What You Can Do

No specific plug-in solar law. Oregon has strong net metering. PGE and Pacific Power offer solar programs.

Current Limitations

Oregon utilities currently require interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems.

Official Bill Reference

View Full Bill Text — HB 4080

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Oregon State Overview

Key data on solar potential, demographics, utilities, and incentives.

Solar Resource
Peak Sun Hours4.58 hrs/day
Optimal Tilt32°
Best FacingDue South (180°)
Est. Annual Output (800W)1,340 kWh/yr
Best MonthsMay-August

Oregon has good solar resources, particularly in the eastern and southern parts of the state. Western Oregon, including the Willamette Valley, experiences more cloud cover, especially in winter.

Major Utilities
Portland General Electric
~955,655 customers
Net metering
Pacific Power
~629,487 customers
Net metering
Central Electric Cooperative
~31,226 customers
Net metering
Idaho Power
~20,000 customers
Net metering

Population
4,330,000
Total Households
1,679,000
Owner-Occupied
1,046,000
Renter-Occupied
633,000
Single-Family Homes
1,098,000
Apartment Units (5+)
289,000
Median Income
$81,800
Median Home Value
$486,400

38% of Oregon households are renter-occupied — approximately 633,000 households that could benefit from plug-in solar without owning their home.

Energy Trust of Oregon offers cash incentives for solar installations for PGE and Pacific Power customers. Oregon net metering available. Oregon property tax exemption for solar systems. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.

Oregon has limited retail electricity choice. Some customers in certain utility territories may be able to access plug-in solar through an energy provider bundle.

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