Commercial Foodservice Equipment
Foodservice operations rely on a wide variety of energy-intensive equipment—and the monthly energy expenses can be very high. Energy Trust offers cash incentives for investing in energy-efficient foodservice equipment.
To get started on your energy-efficient upgrade follow the steps below or contact a program representative.
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Establish your eligibility.
Read More >- Property’s electricity must be provided by Portland General Electric or Pacific Power; or natural gas provided by NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista. See “Details” tab for additional heating fuel and water heating fuel requirements.
- Cash incentives are available to Oregon multifamily properties including campus living, such as dormitories and sorority and fraternity housing and assisted living properties.
- Energy-saving improvements must meet program requirements.
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Find a trade ally contractor or work with your own contractor.
We can help you get started.
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Install equipment that meets the requirements listed on the Details tab.
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Complete and submit an incentive application with supporting documentation.
- Proof of payment (invoice or receipt marked paid) and/or contractor’s invoice
- A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties.
- Energy Trust must receive applications within 90 days from the date of purchase and installation.
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Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Multifamily Program
811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204Send by Email
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Get your incentive.
You should receive a cash incentive check within 6-8 weeks after all information is received.
Note: A post-installation verification may be required.
Review the incentive application equipment specifications and requirements before starting your project.
| Equipment | Incentive | Requirements |
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| Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled Ventilation | $750/controlled motor hp | Total controlled hp > 1 Additional requirements apply. See incentive application on the steps tab for details |
| Gas-fired Conveyor Broilers | $2,000-$3,000 each | Conveyor belt width < 20” Conveyor belt width 20” to 26” Conveyor belt width > 26” Must be an automatic conveyor with a catalyst installed under a Type I vent hood. The input rate should be < 80 kBtu/h or have a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80 kBtu/h. |
| Anti-sweat Heating Controls (ASH) | $60-$80 per linear foot of door | Eligible heater controls must reduce sweat by sensing humidity, dew point or condensation. Site must not have an existing refrigeration energy management system, including ASH controls. Site receives electricity from a participating utility. To qualify, equipment must be purchased, installed and application received before 12/1/23. |
| Electric Hot Food Cabinet | $450 each | Half-size, interior volume < 13 cubic feet |
| Electric Combination Oven – 3-4 pan capacity | $500 each | ENERGY STAR 3.0 |
| Electric Combination Oven – 5-40 pan capacity | $1,000 each | ENERGY STAR 3.0 |
| Electric Convection Oven | $300-$500 each | Full size: $500, ENERGY STAR, accommodates full sheet, minimum 18” x 26” 1” |
| Gas Steam Cooker | $2,000 each | Cooking energy efficiency should be at least 43% and idle rate no greater than 2770 Btu/hr |
| Electric Steam Cooker | $2,500 each | Cooking energy efficiency should be at least 62% and idle rate no greater than 300W |
| Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | $30 each | Minimum spray force of 4.0 ounces-force. If spray force cannot be determined from spec sheet, please refer to Watersense list. Installed equipment must have rated flow rate ≥ 0.61 GPM and ≤ 1.00 GPM and have electric or gas water heating provided by a participating utility. |
| Dishwasher, Single Tank, Conveyor (Low, High or Dual Temperature) | $900 each | ENERGY STAR certified and electricity must be provided by a participating utility |
| Dishwasher, Multi-Tank, Conveyor (High or Dual Temperature) | $900 each | ENERGY STAR certified and electricity must be provided by a participating utility |
| Commercial Ice-Maker | $150 each | Must be a current ENERGY STAR rated commercial batch type and continuous air-cooled ice-making head, remote condensing unit or self-contained unit and have electric or gas water heating provided by a participating utility |
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
Incentives also available for businesses located in Southwest Washington.
- Form 320F (Online using DocuSign | PDF | Doc) – Foodservice Equipment: Assisted Living and Campus Living Incentive Application
- A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties
Need Help? Contact Us.
We’re here to explain the process and benefits. Give us a call at 1.877.510.2130 or send us an email at multifamily@energytrust.org.
