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Tidy energy savings for dry cleaners

Dry cleaners often face large energy bills thanks to long hours and lots of electrical equipment. These bills cut away at slim profit margins.

Energy Trust can help dry cleaners iron out rising energy costs with cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades that: 

Earn cash incentives

Energy Trust pays you cash incentives when you install energy-efficient equipment or solar measures. Dry cleaners can benefit from incentives for:

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment

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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning  equipment (including insulation and tankless water heaters) – Heating and cooling is the largest energy expense for many businesses. We can help you get high-quality, energy-efficient equipment that will reduce your operating costs. We offer incentives on natural gas radiant heat systems, condensing boilers, unitary and split system air conditioners, air-to-air heat pump systems, package terminal heat pumps for hotels, dormitories or nursing homes, and much more. We also offer incentives on natural gas tankless water heaters.

Heat Pumps

Equipment

Minimum Efficiency
EER/SEER

Minimum Efficiency
HSPF/COP

Incentive
Air to Air Heat Pumps (AAHP) 1 to 15 ton 13.0 to 10.1 7.7 to 3.5 $150 - $2250
Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHP) 1 to 20 tons 14.0 4.6 $200 - $4000
Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP) 1 to 10 tons 15.0 3.4 $300 to $3000
Package Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) Approved by ETO $ 100 each

Air Conditioners
Size (kBtu/hr) EER Incentive
73.0 11.0 $120
94.0 11.0 $165
103.0 11.0 $185
117.0 11.0 $175
154.0 10.8 $375
189.0 10.8 $495
220.0 10.8 $475
268.0 10.0 $225
300.0 10.0 $300

For more information, see these links for details on qualifying equipment and incentives:

Insulation

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Insulation

Measure

Description

Efficiency Rating

Unit Incentive
Attic Insulation No existing insulation Minimum R-19 $ .20 per square foot
Roof Insulation No existing insulation Minimum R-11 $ .20 per square foot
Wall Insulation No existing insulation Minimum R-11 $ .20 per square foot

For more information, see these links for details on qualifying equipment and incentives:

Insulation Incentives PI 198N (PDF)

  • Note: Energy-efficiency measures not listed may still be eligible for custom incentives
  • Participants must pay into the Public Purpose Fund on their Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas bill to obtain incentives. A copy of a recent utility bill(s) must be enclosed with each application.
  • Incentives exceeding $,5000 require pre- and post-install inspections.

Lighting and Lighting Controls

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Lighting and lighting controls – Lighting retrofits are often the first place to look for energy savings. The projects are usually easily achievable. New lighting technologies help reduce energy costs and also enhance employee comfort and productivity. In retail and restaurant settings, good lighting can have a positive impact on sales.

 

For each:

Incentives
up to:

For each:

Incentives
up to:
Compact Fluorescent Lighting Fixture(Replace Incandescent)
$45
2 or 3 Foot and U Shape Fluorescent Fixture, T12 to T8 and Electronic Ballast
$10
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Fixture (Replacing Incandescent or Mercury Vapor)
$40
 4-Foot Fluorescent Fixture, T12 to T8 and Electronic Ballast
$20
Exit Sign
$20
 6 or 8-Foot Fluorescent Fixture, T12 To T8 (800 Series) and Electronic Ballast
$10
Lighting Control
$75
 8-Foot Fluorescent Fixture Conversion (800 Series) and Electronic Ballast to 4-Foot Lamps
$20

For more information, see these links for details on qualifying equipment and incentives:

Natural Gas

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Natural Gas –We offer incentives on natural gas radiant heat systems, condensing boilers and natural gas tankless water heaters.

Measure

Unit Incentive

Measure

Unit Incentive
HVAC Unit Heater$1.50/kBtu/ hr inWarm-Air Furnace < 225,000 kBtuh$3.00/kBtu/ hr in
Radiant Heating$6.50/kBtu/ hr in Attic Insulation$0.20/sq.ft.
Wall Insulation$0.20/sq.ft. Roof Insulation$0.20/sq.ft.
Domestic Hot Water Tanks$2.50/kBtu/ hr inDomestic Tankless/ Instantaneous Water Heaters$2.00/kBtu/ hr in
Boiler$4.00/kBtu/ hr inBoiler Vent Damper$1,000/vent damper
Steam Traps$100 per trap

For more information, see these links for details on qualifying equipment and incentives:

Solar Electric

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Tap into clean, green renewable energy with a solar electric system for your business. Investing in solar energy lowers your energy costs, while demonstrating your commitment to curb global warming. Visit the commercial solar program pages for full details.

Cash incentives

Energy Trust offers cash incentives that can be combined with state and federal tax credits, making solar energy more affordable than you think. Your up-front investment may be paid back in less than five years.

Incentives are based on the rated power capacity of the solar array in wattsDC. The per-watt and maximum incentive amounts are listed below:

 

Fewer than 30 kWDC

30-200 kWDC

Maximum incentive

PGE

$1.75/WDC

$1.75 - $1.15/WDC

$230,000

Pacific

$1.50/WDC

$1.50 - $0.90/WDC

$180,000

For all systems receiving Energy Trust incentives, the system owner will own the green tags during the first five years of operation; Energy Trust will own green tags during years six through 20. Incentive levels are subject to change.

Government and nonprofit incentives

Solar resources

Results for Your Business

* Reduce operating costs
* Hedge against rising energy prices
* Help achieve a LEED® rating for your new building
* Show employees and customers you support renewable energy
* Take positive action against global warming
* Reduce your company’s carbon footprint
* Distinguish your business as a community leader

Solar energy is a smart investment for your business—and future generations.

Solar Water Heating

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Energy Trust helps make solar energy affordable and easy to install. See the solar water heating program pages for full details.

Cash incentives

If you're an Oregon customer of Pacific Power, Portland General Electric, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas our qualified contractors can help you install a solar water heating system on your business. We offer the following incentives*:

PGE/Pacific Power using electric water heating NW Natural/Cascade using gas water heating Maximum incentive limit

Commercial hot water

$0.40 per first-year kWh savings

$6.00 per first-year therm savings

 Up to 35% of project cost

Commercial Pools

$0.10 per first-year kWh savings

$1.50 per first-year therm savings

 Up to 35% of project cost

In addition to Energy Trust incentives, state and federal energy tax credits are available to help cover much of the cost of a solar water heating system.

State and federal income tax credits available:

- A state business energy tax credit through the Oregon Department of Energy of up to 50 percent of system cost, applied over five years. Solar domestic hot water and solar pool heating systems are eligible.
- A federal investment tax credit of 30 percent of installed cost, and accelerated depreciation. Note: solar pool heating systems are not eligible for the federal investment tax credit.

*Incentives subject to change.

 

 

 

To qualify for incentives, equipment must meet Energy Trust specifications. Lighting and custom projects must be pre-approved.

If you’re planning to build a new store, or if you’re planning a major renovation that includes the replacement of 50 percent of your mechanical equipment and 50 percent of your lighting, learn how Energy Trust’s New Buildings program can help.

Start saving today!

To get started, call us at 503-243-5379 or email .


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