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Compressed Air

Compressed air is an important part of many business processes. Energy Trust offers cash incentives for optimizing the energy efficiency of your compressed air system. Want to save money? Bring us in.

Project Example

Existing Buildings: Compressed Air

Convention Space

Project Type: Zero-Loss Condensate Drains and Cycling Refrigerated Dryers
Project Cost: $4,300
Incentive: $300
Annual Savings: 1,300 kWh

  1. Check your eligibility.

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    Energy Trust provides cash incentives to businesses for energy-efficiency and renewable power projects. To qualify, you must:

    • Have a project site in Oregon served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista and contribute to the public purpose charge. Check your bill or contact Energy Trust if you have questions.
    • Be improving an existing structure.

  2. Find a trade ally contractor.

    We can help you get started.

  3. Install equipment that meets the requirements listed in the Oregon Cash Incentives Brochure.

    Confirm equipment requirements here.

  4. Submit documentation.

    Download Application (Excel) Download W-9

    Send by Mail

    Energy Trust of Oregon
    Existing Buildings
    615 SW Alder Street, #200
    Portland, OR 97205

    Send by Email
    existingbuildings@energytrust.org

    Send by Fax
    503.525.6150

  5. Get your incentive.

    Note: A post-installation verification may apply.

Equipment Incentive
Zero-Loss Condensate Drains $100 each
Cycling Refrigerated Dryers $2/scfm rated capacity
Additional Receiver Capacity $2.50/gallon
Low-Pressure Drop Filters $1.50/scfm rated capacity

Projects that feature non-custom equipment with simple installation may be eligible for standard incentives. Eligible participants can receive up to $500,000 per site, per year for qualifying projects. It’s easy to qualify for standard incentives, and your trade ally contractor may be able to complete the forms for you. Get more details >

Custom Incentives

Energy Trust offers custom incentives for larger, more complex projects. Learn more about custom incentives >

Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.

Need Help? Contact Us.

1.866.605.1676

existingbuildings@energytrust.org