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Portland achieving results through innovations in its solar permitting process
Property owners want to reduce their reliance on the energy grid and promote cleaner and more sustainable sources of electricity. The City of Portland is testing new approaches in the review of permits for solar panel arrays.
Press release
Development Services, Fire and Rescue to launch pilot for reviewing solar permit applications
This three-month effort seeks to streamline evaluations of residential solar panel installations requiring engineering reviews.
News article
Improvements coming to solar permit application process in Development Hub PDX
Beginning the evening of Oct. 12, customers will experience a more streamlined process to enable faster processing of solar permit applications.
News article
Request for Comments - Solar Program Guide & Checklist and Submittal Requirements for Prescriptive Solar Installations
Send us your feedback about solar permits by Monday, October 12, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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Important Deadline for Tax Credits on Solar Energy Systems Purchased on or Before Dec. 31, 2017
The Oregon Department of Energy provides residential homeowners with up to a $6,000 tax credit for their 2017 taxes (with credit taken over four years) for the installation of solar energy systems. In order to qualify for this tax credit, individual projects need to have installation completed.
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