Lighting + Lighting Controls

Energy Trust Incentives

Energy Trust offers incentives for a variety of lighting fixtures and controls—all standard and custom lighting projects must be pre-approved by Energy Trust. Incentives for standard lighting projects may be available for up to 50 percent of total eligible project costs, not to exceed $0.20/annual kilowatt hour, kWh, saved. Incentives may also be available for the installation of custom lighting equipment for up to 35 percent of the total approved installed cost. All custom equipment must individually pass a cost-effectiveness test. 

• Lighting incentives (sheet 190L)

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

• Be served by Portland General Electric or Pacific Power and contribute to the public purpose charge.* Check your bill or contact us if you have questions.
• Have a project site in Oregon.
• Be improving an existing structure.

* 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 lighting projects.All lighting projects require program pre-approval. Qualifying projects can claim up to $500,000 per site, per year. A pre and post-installation inspection may apply if your incentive is over $5,000.

Projects that go beyond the standard incentive list may qualify for custom incentives. Custom incentives for lighting projects are 35 percent of the total approved incremental project cost not to exceed $0.17 annual kilowatt hour saved.

Learn more about the processes for pursuing standard and custom incentives:

Standard incentive path
It’s easy to qualify for standard lighting incentives. Your contractor will provide and assist you with the necessary forms.

1. Find a contractor. 
2. Contractor visits your site and completes our lighting assessment tool. (Pre-installation inspection by Energy Trust is required for projects with incentives more than $5,000.) 
3. Sign Incentive Application (provided by contractor). 
4. Contractor installs your new equipment. 
5. Sign Completion Certification (provided by contractor) to verify project completion. (Post-installation inspection required for projects with incentives more than $5,000.) 
6. Contractor submits Completion Certificate, participant’s substitute W-9 and invoices to Energy Trust. 

Large national chain accounts should contact our major account representative at 503.278.3001.

NOTE: Incentive funds are limited and are allocated on a monthly reservation system. All projects with incentives over $750 require prior project approval from the Energy Trust.

Custom incentive path
All lighting equipment purchases must receive pre-approval from the program to qualify for custom incentives. Contact us to talk about your project plan. A lighting trade ally and program representative will work with you through each step of the process.

Questions? Email us or call 1.877.510.6800.

To learn more about lighting incentives, please read our Lighting Incentive Process document before beginning your project.  If you have additional questions, please call 1.877.510.6800 or email us at business@energytrust.org.

Standard incentives

• Lighting Incentive Process
• Contact us for the appropriate lighting forms.
• 190L (PDF) Program information - list of standard lighting incentives

Custom incentives

• Contact us for the appropriate lighting forms.

Other forms

• Substitute W-9 Form (PDF)—This request for taxpayer identification number and certification form needs to be submitted with all incentive applications.
• W9 (En Español)
• LED Incentive Checklist (PDF)

• Frequently asked questions regarding self-direction for large electric consumers of more than one average megawatt or 8,760,000 kilowatt hours per year.
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