Insulation

Energy Trust Incentives

Energy Trust offers the following cash incentives to gas customers for energy-efficient insulation installations:

Custom incentives may be available.

• Insulation incentives not listed may still be eligible for custom incentives up to 50 percent of the incremental cost between standard and high-efficiency equipment, not to exceed $0.25/kWh or $1/therm saved.
• Talk with your contractor or call us at 503.445.7643 to find out more about these and other energy-efficient upgrades like lighting and HVAC that can help you save energy.

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

• Be served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas and contribute to the public purpose charge. Check your bill or contact us if you have questions.
• Have a project site in Oregon.
• Large electric consumers of more than one average megawatt or 8,760,000 kilowatt hours a year are subject to the Energy Trust Self-Direct Policy. Program services are limited and restrictions apply to self-directing consumers. Please refer to the Self-Direction FAQ or contact us for additional details.

Energy Trust offers cash incentives for both standard and custom projects, as well as solar projects.

Projects that feature standard equipment with easy installation can earn standard incentives. Qualifying projects can claim up to $1,000,000 per site, per year.

Standard incentive path
It’s easy to qualify, and your contractor may be able to complete the forms.

1. Contact us to discuss your plan.
2. Install your new equipment.
3. Submit Form 420P (Excel): Incentive Application—Standard Equipment, contractor invoice(s), and Substitute IRS Form W-9 to the address listed on the form.
4. Receive your check.

Projects that go beyond the standard incentive list may qualify for custom incentives. All custom projects must be pre-approved by Energy Trust. Custom incentives for projects involving non-lighting equipment are approved up to 50 percent of the total approved cost, not to exceed $0.25/annual kilowatt hours saved and $1/therm saved. The maximum incentive per site is $1,000,000 per year.

Questions? Call us at 503.445.7643

Use the following project enrollment forms to apply for Energy Trust cash incentives. For more information, including incentive application assistance, call us at 503.445.7643.

Standard incentives

• Form 420P (Excel): Incentive Application—Standard Equipment

Use Form 420P to apply for the following standard equipment:

• Natural gas incentives: Program Information 493G (PDF)

Other forms

• Substitute Form W-9 (PDF): This request for taxpayer identification number and certification form needs to be submitted with all incentive applications.

• Frequently asked questions regarding self-direction for large electric consumers of more than one average megawatt or 8,760,000 kilowatt hours per year.
• Learn how the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit can significantly reduce the cost of investing in energy-efficiency improvements for your project.