Medford Irrigation District

 

Medford Irrigation District

A new 800 kW Community Solar Project is coming to Central Point, Oregon, in partnership with BEF and the Medford Irrigation District.

This unique project is one of Oregon’s first floating solar installations, featuring 1,776 solar panels on a reservoir in the Medford Irrigation District. By covering about 1.8 acres of water, the project will:

  • Generate local, renewable energy for the community
  • Improve water quality by shading the reservoir and reducing algae growth
  • Reduce water loss from evaporation

60 residential subscriptions will be available for households in the Medford area, giving local families the chance to save on energy costs while supporting innovation in clean energy.

The project is expected to begin operation in Summer 2026.

Be part of this exciting milestone for Oregon — reserve your spot today and power your home with clean, local solar energy.

Medford Irrigation District Community Solar Subscription Example:

  • Subscription Size: 5 kW
  • Expected 1st year subscription generation: 7,545 kWh
  • Expected Bill Credit: $782
  • Expected Subscription Fee: $717

Expected First-year Net Savings: $65

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 the Medford Irrigation District 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.

Who’s Eligible?

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

  1. Live within the Medford Irrigation District territory.
  2. Be a customer of Pacific Power.

Low-Income Subscribers

10% of the project’s energy is reserved for low-income households = 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.

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.

Location

Central Point, Oregon

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