Energy Trust of Oregon offers licensed cannabis growers and hemp growers free technical services and cash incentives for the installation of energy-efficient equipment at new and existing grow operations. Incentives are available for indoor, outdoor and greenhouse grow operations.
See the cannabis and hemp cultivation fact sheet to learn more.
For a limited time, Energy Trust is offering a bonus incentive to customers who complete an eligible upgrade. To learn more about the bonus and eligibility requirements, visit energytrust.org/industry-agriculture-bonuses.
Indoor Grow
Energy Trust offers licensed cannabis growers and hemp growers cash incentives for the installation of energy-efficient equipment at new and existing indoor grow facilities.
| Equipment | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation | $0.30 per kWh or $2.50 per therm, up to 70% of eligible measure costs | Pre-approval required prior to purchasing. Final incentive will be based on estimated energy savings. Only eligible to indoor grow operations. For additional requirements and to apply, call 503.928.3154. |
| Dehumidifier | $9 per pint per day | Minimum Energy Factor of 2.8 L/kWh. Incentive is available for new portable or standalone dehumidifiers replacing existing working portable or standalone dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers must be installed in an indoor grow facility that operates year-round. Greenhouse installations not eligible. Read the Cannabis Dehumidifier fact sheet for more information. For additional requirements and to apply, see PE_FM0420CD | PE_FM0420CD (PDF) | 420CD (Online using DocuSign) |
Energy Trust also offers free technical services and cash incentives to indoor cannabis and hemp growers for custom energy-efficiency projects:
- High-efficiency lighting and lighting controls, including LEDs. Energy Trust lighting specialists can work with you or your lighting vendor to specify qualified equipment.
- Technical studies to identify energy-efficiency opportunities for HVAC, insulation and other improvements, for qualified projects. Energy Trust can pay up to 100% of the cost of a study.
For more information, email production@energytrust.org or call 1.866.202.0576.
Greenhouses and Outdoor Cannabis and Hemp Grow Operations
See the following pages for details on cash incentives for greenhouses and outdoor grow operations:
- Horticultural lighting and lighting controls
- Irrigation systems and upgrades
- Greenhouse upgrades
- Heating and Cooling
Other equipment upgrades not listed may still be eligible for custom project incentives. Energy Trust offers cash incentives of $0.30/annual kWh or $2.50/therm saved, up to 70% of the eligible project costs. Incentives are calculated based on operating hours and usage.
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
Questions?
Give us a call at 1.866.202.0576.
Cloud Cover Cannabis, Portland
Estimated Annual Savings: $52,000
Deschutes Growery, Bend
Estimated Annual Savings: $197,000