Project Examples
Auto Shop
Project Type: Infrared Radiant Heaters
Project Cost: $26,600
Incentive: $3,200
Annual Savings: 2,100 kWh and 3,600 therms
Elementary School
Project Type: Steam Traps
Project Cost: $16,000
Incentive: $8,000
Annual Savings: 3,600 therms
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Check your eligibility.
Read More >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.
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Find a trade ally contractor.
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Install equipment that meets the requirements listed in the Oregon Cash Incentives Brochure.
Confirm equipment requirements here.
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Submit documentation.
Download Application (Excel) Download W-9
Send by Mail
Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Buildings
615 SW Alder Street, #200
Portland, OR 97205Send by Email
existingbuildings@energytrust.orgSend by Fax
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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 |
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| Infrared Radiant Heaters | $5.50–$7/kBtu/h input |
| New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Economizer | $30/ton of cooling capacity |
| New RTU with Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) | $29/ton of cooling capacity |
| New RTU with Variable Speed Supply Fan | $100/ton of cooling capacity |
| Air-Cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF), Ducted, for Office | |
| Steam Traps | $0.40–$0.90/lb/hr of trap capacity |
| Commercial Tank Water Heater | $3/kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h | $300 each |
| Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler ≥ 200kBtu/h | $1/kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler | $3.25/kBtu/h input |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps, Single Speed Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) | $100-$300 each |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps, Variable Speed ECM | $150-$750 each |
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.
La Grande School District, La Grande, Oregon
