Among the many ways Energy Trust of Oregon aims to support the solar + storage industry is monitoring new laws, regulations, or code requirements that may be relevant to our trade allies. While Energy Trust is a neutral third-party regarding all pending legislation, we want to provide awareness if and when laws change. A solar consumer protection bill, House Bill 4029, was passed in Oregon on March 5, 2026. The bill clarifies requirements for those selling and installing solar in the state of Oregon. Oregon solar contractors have until June 5, 2026, to comply with this bill.

HB4029 covers topics such as deceptive sales practices, licensing requirements for selling solar and storage systems, disclosure requirements, installation contract requirements, contract cancellation rights, and warranty transfer requirements. For example, one of the new requirements in Section 3 of this bill  outlines a list of disclosures a customer must sign off before concluding a sale of a solar energy system.

Please visit oregonlegislature.gov and read the full legislative text to get the complete list of requirements for solar contractors and sales agents.

Energy Trust will be hosting a webinar on May 27, 2026, at 9:00 am with more information on HB 4029. The webinar is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Energy Trust does not determine compliance with HB 4029 and is not responsible for how the law is interpreted or applied by third parties. Responsibility for compliance rests solely with parties subject to the statute.

Please reach out to solar@energytrust.org with any questions and sign up to join our webinar on the Insider Training and Events page.