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Gas Furnaces
Upgrade to a high efficiency gas furnace and look for the blue ENERGY STAR® label. Your new furnace will deliver energy savings, lower energy costs and a cozier home. Have your ducts tested and sealed to get the most from your new furnace and receive extra cash back.
- Save with Energy Trust cash incentives and tax credits.
- Learn about your financing options.
- Hire an Energy Trust trade ally contractor or use a non-affiliated contractor.
- Get cash back in three easy steps.
- Learn how to get the most from a high efficiency furnace.
Ways to Save
If an Energy Trust trade ally contractor installs your furnace, they can help you apply for the following incentives and tax credits. See a list of Energy Trust trade ally contractors who install gas furnaces in your area.
Energy Trust Incentives
High-efficiency gas furnace— $100
Requirements: Minimum 90 percent or greater AFUE; incentive available for primary heat source only.
Energy Trust no longer pays incentives for gas furnaces that are used as backup for high efficiency heat pumps, also known as hybrid systems; however incentives are issued for qualified heat pumps. Energy Trust discontinued backup gas furnace incentives on August 20, 2007.
Tax Credits
Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit—$350
Furnace must meet Oregon tax credit criteria; see Oregon Department of Energy Web site for complete details.Federal Tax Credit—30 percent of cost, up to $1,500
View the rules and requirements.
Manufacturer Rebates
Ask your contractor about manufacturer rebates, which can save you even more money.
Financing
Need financing for your home improvement project? Energy Trust of Oregon has joined forces with Umpqua Bank to create GreenStreet Lending—an innovative alliance designed to help homeowners and small business owners access affordable financing to change the way they use energy. GreenStreet Lending offers preferred rates, no closing costs and no loan fees. Learn more at www.GreenStreetloan.com.
How To Apply for Energy Trust Incentives
Follow these easy steps to get cash back for your energy-saving furnace.
Step 1 - Establish your eligibility.
Oregon residential customers who heat their homes with energy from Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas are eligible to participate.
Homes that heat with oil, propane, kerosene, butane or wood can conduct their own energy audit and apply for cash rebates for installed weatherization measures through the Oregon Department of Energy's SHOW (State Home Oil Weatherization) program.
If you are eligible, schedule a FREE Home Energy Review to identify energy saving opportunities in your home. Or consider a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® assessment for comprehensive recommendations.
Step 2 - Select a contractor to install your furnace.
To receive an Energy Trust cash incentive, contact an Energy Trust trade ally contractor, or any other licensed contractor with a current Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license. (If you are seeking to apply for any bonus package incentives, you must use a trade ally contractor to install your measures.)
Step 3 - Sign and submit your incentive application.
Mail or fax your contractor's invoice marked "paid in full" to Energy Trust with your signed and completed incentive application (Energy Trust Form 300A) within 120 days of installation.
Mail:
Home Energy Solutions
P.O. Box 847
Portland, OR 97207
Fax:
1-866-516-7592
Please allow six to eight weeks for incentive processing and payment.
Questions? Call us at 1-866-368-7878.
How to Get the Most from Your New Furnace
Ask your contractor to perform a residential load calculation to determine what size heating or cooling equipment you need. This invaluable procedure will ensure your equipment is the right size for your home and could help you see greater savings, reliable comfort and longer equipment life.
Look for ENERGY STAR models which meet strict energy efficiency guidelines and provide energy savings and comfort.
Seal and insulate your duct system when you replace your heat equipment to ensure you don't lose valuable heat into unconditioned spaces, such as under your home.
Energy Trust of Oregon does not pay incentives for energy-efficiency improvements that are mandated for building code compliance, such as remodeling, renovation or new additions to the home.
* Energy Trust serves Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas. Incentives subject to change.
