Full Retail
Net Metering in Oregon
Current NEM policy, export rates, and impact on solar payback for Oregon homeowners.
NEM Export Rate
$0.163
per kWh
Avg Retail Rate
$0.163
per kWh
% of Retail
100%
compensation
Policy Status
Active
since 2016-01
System Limit
Up to 2 MW
max eligible
NEM Policy Details — Oregon
How Oregon compensates your excess solar generation
Full RetailActive
Full retail net metering for systems up to 2 MW. Annual true-up with cash-out option. PUC oversight. Strong solar policy in Pacific Northwest.
NEM Rate$0.163/kWh
Retail Rate$0.163/kWh
Savings GapNone
Annual True-UpYes
Source: Oregon PUC, DSIRE · Effective: 2016-01
Calculate Your NEM Savings in Oregon
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NEM Rate Comparison
$0.00Oregon: $0.163$0.163 (retail)
Oregon's NEM rate is 100% of the retail electricity rate — near full retail compensation.
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