Top Tier
Extend the RETC; apply RETC to community solar
Extend property tax exemption for solar
Pursue changes as needed to large-scale solar incentive (HB 4037 – 2016)
Second Tier
Create a commercial solar incentive
Incentives to install solar on multi-family housing
Bring PACE (Property-Assessed Clean Energy) financing to Oregon to tie the cost of solar installation to a building's property tax
Potential Support Items (OSEIA helping but not in the lead)
Modify the mission of the Oregon Public Utility Commission to allow consideration of environmental and climate impacts
Change building codes to increase energy efficiency and solar readiness in all new residential and commercial construction
Clarify small-scale renewables mandate within SB 1547 (2016)
Support funding for Oregon Renewable Energy Center at Oregon Institute of Technology
Modify 1.5% for Solar to create more opportunities for solar and perhaps align with community solar
Non-Legislative/Regulatory
Ensure community solar gets a strong start (PUC)
Account for all solar costs and benefits/Resource Value of Solar (PUC)
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