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Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Oregon, creating thousands of jobs and providing some of the best food products in the world. Managing energy costs is a key component of running a successful operation — and Energy Trust is here to help you reap the benefits.
Standard Incentives
- MOTORS: Energy Trust pays a standard cash incentive of $10/hp for NEMA Premium motors of 200 hp or less. To see the list of eligible motors and learn more about the incentive, download the motor information sheet and form. Larger motors require custom analysis for an incentive of $0.20/annual kWh, up to 50 percent of eligible project cost. For more information, contact Energy Trust’s Production Efficiency program at 503-445-7643.
LIGHTING: Depending on the size of your project, Energy Trust offers fixed cash incentives for a wide range of energy-efficient lighting upgrades. For large industrial facilities, Energy Trust may also provide custom analysis and recommendations. Energy-efficient lighting upgrades are the best first step in any energy efficiency program and pay back their investment cost through energy savings in as little as a few months.
To learn what lighting solution is best for you, visit Energy Trust’s Trade Ally Directory to find a qualified trade ally in your area.
Industry-Specific Incentives
- IRRIGATORS
Energy Trust irrigation trade allies have the tools to help you save energy on your farm. Cash incentives from Energy Trust are based on the annual savings estimate. They will calculate the annual savings from the measures below.- Variable frequency drives
- Drip irrigation systems
- Linear/pivot systems
Over time, wear on irrigation equipment can lead to leaks and increased water flow, resulting in higher energy costs. Energy Trust offers incentives to help irrigators keep their systems operating as designed. Download Energy Trust’s irrigation incentive application form to for a list of eligible equipment and incentives.
Save now: Premium Irrigation Incentive Application (PDF) | (Excel)
Download our irrigation brochure for a printable listing of our incentive offerings (PDF)
For a complete list of irrigation trade allies visit the Trade Ally Directory. - DAIRIES
An energy-efficient dairy saves energy and money and helps the environment. Cash incentives from Energy Trust can help dairies invest in energy-efficient equipment.- Download Energy Trust’s Energy Savings Guide for Dairies (PDF) to read about typical energy-saving opportunities for dairies.
- For more information about Energy Trust programs for the dairy industry, download our Dairy Industry Fact Sheet (PDF).
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NURSERIES
High-efficiency equipment is helping Oregon nurseries cut down energy and maintenance costs and grow their businesses. Cash incentives from Energy Trust offset the costs of upgrades, so nurseries can start cultivating savings right away.- Energy Trust can evaluate energy-saving opportunities at your nursery, particularly for natural gas-fired heating systems for greenhouses and other natural gas equipment. If you are a customer of NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas and contributing to the Public Purpose Charge, call 503-445-7643 for more information about programs for Oregon’s nursery industry.
- To learn how some Oregon nurseries are saving energy and money, download our Nursery Industry Case Study (PDF).
For more information on incentives, contact or call 503-928-3154.
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Photo at top: New fans and variable frequency drives at Wong Potatoes, Inc. in Klamath Falls helps maintain optimal storage conditions for potatoes while saving energy and money. Read the case study.
