Subscribe to PDX Community Solar

Solar is within reach

All the benefits of solar—wherever you live.

This project came from a partnership between BEF, Verde, Port of Portland, Imagine Energy, Leaders Become Legends, Dignity Village, and Twende Solar.

Now, anyone can get the benefits of solar power—even without a sunny roof of your own.

Whether you own your home or rent, by subscribing to PDX Community Solar, you’ll get credits on

your utility bill for the energy produced, and you’ll be supporting clean, renewable energy.

Who’s Eligible?

To be eligible for the PDX Community Solar Project Subscription, you must:

  1. Live within the Cully neighborhood in NE Portland, Oregon.

  2. Have an income that is 80% or less of the State Median Income, adjusted for household size.

  3. Be a customer of Pacific Power.

Additionally, applicants who meet the following criteria will be prioritized:

  1. People of color.

  2. People living with disabilities.

What Is Community Solar?

Community solar is a large solar system that members of the community can join to share the benefits of the solar energy that’s generated. This is great for people who don’t want to install their own rooftop solar or who rent or live in apartments or condominiums. The energy generated by PDX Community Solar at the Goodling Annex goes to the utility energy grid, and the value of that energy is shared by all subscribers in the form of credits on your utility bill. So you can feel good about supporting clean, renewable energy without paying the upfront costs of your own rooftop solar panels.

At a Glance

PDX CS Subscription Example:

  • Subscription Size: 3.5 kW 

  • Expected 1st year subscription generation: 5,190 kWh

  • Expected Bill Credit: $507  

  • Expected Subscription Fee: $203 

Expected First-year Net Savings: $304

Low-Income Subscribers

60% of the project’s energy is reserved for low-income households = 180 low-income households can subscribe!

If you qualify, you’ll get special benefits and protections as a subscriber. You’ll have:

  • no upfront costs

  • no termination fees

  • discounts on your subscription, and

  • guaranteed savings on your energy bill.

If you do not qualify for this specific project, you can still sign up for community solar here.

How Do I Enroll?

Enrolling is easy. Click the link below and follow the simple steps.

Funded

by

PCEF

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Funded by PCEF ☼

PDX Community Solar shines as a beacon of progress powered by the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF). With PCEF's unwavering support, this initiative harnesses renewable energy and champions equity and inclusivity. By channeling resources towards community solar projects, PCEF paves the way for a brighter, more sustainable future, uplifting underrepresented communities and ensuring that the benefits of climate action are felt by all Portlanders, regardless of race, income, or ability.

Partners

Project Highlights

Workforce Development

Leaders Become Legends provides comprehensive mentorship and personal development alongside solar workforce training for Black, Brown, and Indigenous residents of Portland. They equip both individuals and employers with the necessary skills, knowledge, and cultural sensitivity to thrive in job environments. Imagine Energy, already employing several mentees from Leaders, will contribute to the project's success.

Electrification

A group comprising electricians, solar installers, and volunteers will wire up and install 60 kW of rooftop solar on homes to offset their utility bills. Twende Solar will supply electricity to the 43 tiny homes in Dignity Village, along with energy storage, heating, and cooling systems for the residents' benefit.

Green Infrastructure

The site's landscaping will feature pollinator habitats and native plants in the scenic area, supporting local biodiversity. It will also create continuous job opportunities for maintaining vegetation, benefitting local small businesses and nearby houseless communities.

Community Engagement

Verde will spearhead community engagement efforts to connect with low-income and households of color subscribers. Targeting the Cully neighborhood, including mobile home parks and residents of affordable housing via Hacienda Community Development, outreach aims to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.

Benefits

This project offers long-term energy savings to priority households, including renters, through solar energy. It responsibly develops land near the airport, complying with FAA restrictions on extensive commercial development. Additionally, it generates well-paying jobs in the community and stands as the largest low-income benefiting initiative in the region.

This organization is operating under the Oregon Community Solar Program. The Oregon Community Solar Program is a state-enabled initiative overseen by the Oregon Public Utility Commission and implemented by Energy Solutions, Energy Trust of Oregon, and Community Energy Project. The program provides resources and certification for its Project Managers (PMs) but does not promote any individual PM or PM affiliated organization. For more information about the program, call 1-800-481-0510 or email info@oregoncsp.org.