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The Custom Track provides cash incentives for the installation of buildings systems that are more energy efficient than those installed to meet minimum Oregon code requirements/standards in the same type building with similar occupancy.

Custom Track incentives, up to $300,000 per project, are available based on the first year, annual electric and gas savings estimates/calculations. The estimated energy savings are determined through an energy model or energy analysis. Incentives are calculated at the following rates:

1. New Construction Projects: $0.10 per kilowatt hour and $0.80 per therm
2. Major Renovation Lighting Measures: $0.15/kWh, up to 30 percent of eligible project cost, not to exceed 100 percent of incremental cost
3. Major Renovation Non-lighting Measures: $0.20/kWh and $1/Therm, up to 35 percent of eligible project cost, not to exceed 100 percent of incremental cost.

Additional incentives are available for Technical Assistance for Custom track projects.

Additional incentives are available for Commissioning for approved Custom Track measures.

Forms

The forms used to apply for and receive incentives through the Custom Track include:

• Project Enrollment: Form 510E
• Technical Assistance Workbook: Form 520T
• Custom Track Project Incentive Workbook: Form 520C
• Completion Document: Form 540D

Use the Custom Project Participant Manual for step by step instructions on how to complete the above forms and to understand the process to receive your custom project incentive.

Cost-Effectiveness Calculator Tool

Energy Trust requires that a measure pass two cost-effectiveness tests before it is eligible for an incentive. Please see the instructions section of the Cost-Effectiveness Calculator Tool for detailed information on this requirement.

Quick Calculators for Custom Track Projects

Quick calculators have standardized report templates for determining energy savings. They are available from the Program for chillers, demand control ventilation, lighting, heat recovery systems and enthalpy economizers. Quick Calculators and Instructions.

Solar Incentives and the New Buildings Program

Policies and procedures for projects that are pursuing New Buildings program efficiency incentives and Solar Program incentives for solar electric and/or solar water heating projects.

Contact Us Today!

If you're ready to save energy and money on your next commercial new construction or major renovation project, submit an Information Request Form to have a program representative contact you. You may also call us at 1-877-467-0930, or email us at .