Oregon solar sellers must explain home system costs and deal terms

Solar sellers and agents must explain key deal terms before residents agree to buy or lease a system or buy its power. These rules cover Oregon residents buying or leasing a home solar system or agreeing to buy the power it generates. The disclosure must fit the type of deal, use plain language, and be no more than four pages if written. It must cover costs, financing, system output, savings estimates, and cancellation rights; lease and power purchase disclosures must also cover payment terms and fees. The rules apply to solicitations and installation contracts made on or after June 5, 2026.

Residents may cancel an installation contract within three business days after signing. These rules cover residents with home solar installation contracts and the solar sellers and contractors involved. Residents must send written notice by email or certified mail within three business days after signing. During that period, sellers may not collect payment or order materials. A utility must approve the system’s grid connection before installation, unless it certifies the contractor to install systems that meet its requirements. The cancellation period begins when the resident signs. A recorded lien or security interest must be released within 20 days after the seller receives cancellation notice.

Solar sellers and agents must use workers with licenses suited to their work and may not mislead residents about solar costs, financing, or contract terms. These rules cover solar contractors, sales agents, and people they hire to work on a resident’s system. The licensing requirement applies to people who install, repair, replace, or maintain systems for a seller or agent. Violating these rules or making deceptive claims in a solicitation is an unlawful practice under Oregon consumer protection law. These rules apply to solicitations and installation contracts made on or after June 5, 2026.