If you generate power with wind, hydro, solar, fuel-cell technology, biogas or biomass, our Net Metering Service lets you offset the cost of the electricity you use from PGE with the energy you generate. You get credit for the excess power you don’t use. See Net Metering billing for details.

You may qualify for Net Metering Service if:

• The project is designed primarily to power your business.
• Your system’s nameplate capacity is less than 2 MW.
• Your system operates in parallel with the PGE grid.

For more information, see the Net Metering rate schedule (PDF).

First step: Find a contractor
We recommend hiring a qualified contractor to design and build your renewable energy system and assist with the Net Metering application process. Energy Trust of Oregon maintains a list of licensed solar contractors and the Oregon Department of Energy maintains a list of tax credit-certified solar technicians (PDF).

Steps for setting up Net Metering

1. Before beginning construction, complete a PGE Net Metering application.
2. You will also need to complete a Net Metering agreement (PDF). You may wish to sign and include the agreement with your application to speed the process.
3. When your system is completed and has passed the appropriate city or county inspections, contact our Net Metering Service. We will make a final inspection and install your Net Metering meter.

You’re done! Your next bill will reflect the savings from the energy you’re generating. You’ll get credit each month for the energy you don’t use that flows to the power grid. Plus, you can claim your financial incentive and tax credits.

Applying for Net Metering
PGE uses your Net Metering application to assess the potential effect of your system on power quality and reliability. View the descriptions below to determine which application fits your project. For details on the three types of applications, see the Net Metering rules from the Oregon Public Utility Commission.

Level 1 application (PDF) is for an inverter-based system with 25 kW of nameplate capacity or less. There is no application fee.

Level 2 application (PDF) is for larger commercial systems with 2 MW of nameplate capacity or less. The application fee is $50 plus $1 per kW of capacity.

Some systems may require a Level 3 application (PDF) due to special circumstances discovered after a Level 1 or Level 2 application review. This application is also used for systems not using lab-tested equipment. The fee is $100 plus $2 per kW of capacity.

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Contact us
For more information, e-mail us or call the Net Metering coordinator at 503-464-8100. Mail completed documents to:

• PGE Net Metering coordinator
• 121 Salmon St., 3WTC-0407
• Portland, OR 97204

You can also fax documents to 503-464-2284 with Attention: Net Metering coordinator.

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