How to Qualify for Incentives and Tax Credits

Confirm your electric utility. Oregon customers of Portland General Electric (PGE) or Pacific Power are eligible to participate.
Assess the wind quality at the site you’re considering. Energy Trust can direct you to online wind map data that can help you evaluate a site's suitability for turbine placement based on wind quality and speed. Go to the Wind Map page for more information.
The best sites for small wind turbines have:
- Annual average wind speeds of at least 10 miles per hour
- No obstructions, such as trees and buildings
- At least a one-acre area
Contact an Energy Trust Small Wind Trade Ally contractor. A contractor from our trade ally network can:
- Help you assess the wind quality at your site and determine if a small wind turbine makes sense for you
- Recommend the best small wind system for your needs
- Provide a system quote that estimates annual power generation and your costs after Energy Trust incentives and Oregon energy tax credits
- Help you apply for Energy Trust incentives and Oregon energy tax credits
- Install a small wind system to serve your home or business
- Explain maintenance and warranty details

Eligibility requirements

The annual average wind speed at your proposed site must be equal to or greater than 10mph, as shown by a wind map.
The tower height must be a minimum of 60 feet.
All installed wind turbines must be on the list of Energy Trust qualified wind turbines.
Your property must be at least one acre.
Wind turbine must be placed 30 feet above any physical wind barrier (e.g. trees or buildings) within a 300 foot radius.
Minimum set-back between the tower base and property lines and power lines must be equal to or greater than the height of the wind system, including the blades.

For more information, call us at 1-866-368-7878.

Photo at top: The Griffin’s African Wind Power turbine produces over half of the family’s annual electricity needs.