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Insulation

Make upgrades to your building’s attic, wall, roof and pipe insulation and get Energy Trust cash incentives. You’ll save energy, reduce heating and cooling costs, decrease outside noise and create a more comfortable environment year-round. Want to get comfortable? Bring us in.

Project Examples

Existing Buildings: Insulation

Historic Movie Theater

Project Type: Attic Insulation
Project Cost: $2,400
Incentive: $2,400
Annual Savings: 1,000 therms

Existing Buildings: Insulation

Medical Office

Project Type: Roof and Wall Insulation
Project Cost: $7,600
Incentive: $1,700
Annual Savings: 550 therms

  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.

Incentive amounts listed below include 2020 bonuses. Bonuses are available May 18, 2020 – December 1, 2020.

Equipment Incentive
Attic Insulation $0.60 $0.90/sq ft
Wall Insulation $0.60 $1.30/sq ft
Roof Insulation $0.50–$1 $2/sq ft
Pipe Insulation $4–$12 $15/lineal ft

It’s easy to qualify for standard incentives, get more details in the Oregon Cash Incentives Brochure.

Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download general project forms. If you need guidance, just ask your trade ally contractor for assistance.

Custom Incentives

Energy Trust offers custom incentives for larger, more complex projects. Eligible participants can receive up to $500,000 per site, per year for qualifying 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