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    • Solarize Registration Oregon
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    • Can I participate in a solarize program if I am not a homeowner?
    • I pay very little in the way of taxes. Can I realize the tax credit benefits?
    • What are the incentives for weatherization projects?
    • Do I qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon Incentives?
    • Do I need to be tied to the grid to participate in a Solarize project?
    • Can I still participate if I have an older roof?
    • How long will the installation process take?
    • Can I put solar panels on my garage?
    • What is net metering?
    • How does solar electricity work?
    • If I have solar panels, will I have electricity when the power goes out?
    • What if I produce more energy than I use?
    • Is Oregon sunny enough for solar?
    • Can I install panels on my rental property?
    • How much will the system weigh?
    • Do I need a permit from the city?
    • Will my system be covered by my homeowner's insurance?
    • Will my taxes go up if I install solar?
    • Can my HOA prevent me from installing a solar array on my property?
    • How much space do I need on my roof?
    • Does my roof material matter?
    • What are watts, kilowatts and kilowatt hours?
    • I am a homeowner, but I live in attached housing. Can I still participate?
    • Can I put solar on my roof if I live in a Portland conservation or heritage district?
    • Is my home right for solar?
    • What products are availible?
    • Past Solarize Programs - Archived
  • Residential FAQs
    • Residential FAQs
    • How much will my solar energy system cost?
    • Who provides financial incentives?
    • What are my financing options?
    • Does solar work in Oregon?
    • What size system do I need for my house?
    • Do the solar panels need to face south?
    • Do I need to replace my roof before the solar panels are installed?
    • How much will my solar system weigh?
    • How much space does the solar system need?
    • Is my house good for solar?
    • How much power does a solar electric system produce?
    • Will the utility pay me for my solar production?
    • Where can I attend workshops to learn more?
    • What about maintenance?
    • Are the solar panels fragile?
    • How long will the solar electric system last?
    • Can I install my own system?
    • How does solar electric work?
    • How does solar hot water work?
    • What happens if the solar panels are shaded?
    • What is Net Metering?
    • What is a solar lease?
    • Does solar add value to my home?
    • Do I need batteries with the system?
    • How does the solar power get stored?
    • What happens when the utility has a power outage?
    • Do the solar panels need to be mounted on my roof?
    • Does solar power work for commercial buildings?
    • What happens if the solar panels get covered by snow?
    • How does solar energy help the environment?
    • How long does it take to install a solar electric system?
    • What does PV or Photovoltaic mean?
    • What are Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt Hours?
    • Search Test Page
    • Why is it called "passive" solar?
    • What Questions Should I Ask my Contractor?
    • Can homeowners install their own solar energy system?
    • What are the incentives for solar electricity in Washington?
    • What is the history of solar electricity?
    • Are solar electric systems reliable?
    • Can I use a tankless water heater with a solar water heating system?
    • Can I use solar power to heat my pool?
    • What is solar space heating and does it work?
    • What is a zero energy building?
    • Where can I check for Solar Water Heater product reviews?
  • Steps to Solar
    • Getting Solar Ready
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  • Feed in Tariff FAQs
    • How does the Oregon Feed in Tariff work?
    • Who is eligible to sign up for the Feed in Tariff?
    • How do I sign up for the Feed in Tariff?
    • Will I still be able to get incentives and tax credits if I sign up for the Feed in Tariff?
    • What equipment will I need to participate?
    • How long will I receive Feed in Tariff Payments?
    • What happens after 15 years?
    • What if I move during the 15 year period?
    • If my utility doesn't participate now, will they in the future?
    • Who pays for the Feed in Tariff?
    • If I participate in the Feed in Tariff program, who owns the Renewable Energy Credits?
    • Will my utility charge me a fee to participate?
    • What is the Feed in Tariff rate?
    • Will the Feed in Tariff rate change?
    • Is there a limit to the size of system I can install?
    • Can I install my own system and qualify for the FIT?
    • Does my installer need to be an Energy Trust Trade Ally?
• Commercial Solar
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