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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.

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: 660 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 Incentive Application.

    See the appropriate incentive application below to confirm equipment requirements before purchasing.

  4. Submit documentation.

    Download Application (PDF) Download Application (Excel) Download W-9

    Send by Mail

    Energy Trust of Oregon
    Existing Buildings
    811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
    Portland, Oregon 97204

    Send by Email
    existingbuildings@energytrust.org

    Send by Fax
    503.243.1154

  5. Get your incentive.

    Note: A post-installation verification may apply.

Customers may receive cash incentives up to $250,000 per site, per year. See incentives available for insulation outlined in the tables below. Review the incentive application equipment specifications and requirements before starting your project.

Indoor grow facilities are not eligible for commercial or industrial building insulation incentives.

Equipment Incentive
Attic Insulation $0.60 $0.90 per sq ft
To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed before 12/1/23.
Wall Insulation $0.60 $1.30 per sq ft
To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed between before 12/1/23
Roof Insulation $0.60 $1-$2 per sq ft
To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed before 12/1/23.
Pipe Insulation $10 per linear ft

Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download application 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. 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