Anyone interested in offering solar energy sales, installation or professional services should obtain both training, and must obtain the necessary licenses to legally do work in Oregon. See Oregon Required Solar Licenses and Solar installations in Oregon whitepaper for more information. ODOE Tax Credit Certified Technicians (TCCT) To receive a residential energy tax credit (RETC) for solar water heating and solar electric systems, ODOE requires that the systems be field verified by a "tax credit certified technician". Homeowner installs are allowed but will require additional inspection by ODOE staff or an ODOE contracted representative. To receive a business energy tax credit (BETC), ODOE does NOT require commercial systems be field verified by a tax credit certified technician. However, systems that receive a business energy tax credit will be randomly selected for inspection. To be tax credit certified a person must pass a technology specific competency exam and attend training on the ODOE tax credit program. Approved exams include: Photovoltaic TCCT: - LRT License Exam
- NABCEP certification (full or entry level)
- ODOE exam
Solar Thermal TCCT: - STL License Exam
- NABCEP certification (full or entry level)
- ODOE exam
Energy Trust Trade Allies
The Energy Trust of Oregon offers a set of rebates for the installation of solar electric and
solar thermal systems for both residential and commercial customers through their Trade
Ally program. Becoming an Energy Trust trade ally requires program training, a
contractor's license and insurance. For more information, please contact Kacia Brockman
at the Energy Trust at 1-866-ENTRUST, and check their website at
www.energytrust.org/TA/solar/join.html. | 
