HB 2618 establishes a Rooftop Solar Incentive Fund and requires Oregon Department of Energy to adopt by rule a program for providing rebates for purchase, construction or installation of residential and certain nonresidential solar electric systems and paired solar plus storage systems. The rulemaking timeline is expected to include public meetings on October 1, October 15, and December 3, 2019. The new program is expected to open for applications in January of 2020.

Trade allies can sign up to receive public notices about the program and how to engage during the public comment period.