Energy Trust Incentives
Up to $80,000 (lesser of $3,750 per meter of rotor diameter or $4,000 per rated kilowatt of the wind turbine).
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Manufacturer
|
Model
|
Capacity
(kW)
|
Rotor
Diameter
(m)
|
Incentive
Amount
|
|
Bergey Windpower
|
BWC XL.1
|
1.0
|
2.5
|
$4,000
|
|
Skystream
|
Skystream 3.7
|
2.4
|
3.7
|
$9,600
|
|
Abundant Renewable Energy
|
ARE 110
|
2.5
|
3.6
|
$10,000
|
|
Proven Energy
|
Proven 2.5
|
2.5
|
3.5
|
$10,000
|
|
Endurance Wind Power
|
S-250
|
5.0
|
5.5
|
$20,000
|
|
Endurance Wind Power
|
S-343
|
5.0
|
6.04
|
$20.000
|
|
Proven Energy
|
Proven 6
|
6.0
|
5.5
|
$20,625
|
|
Abundant Renewable Energy
|
ARE 442
|
10.0
|
7.2
|
$27,000
|
|
Bergey Windpower
|
EXCEL
|
10.0
|
7.0
|
$26,250
|
|
Wind Turbine Industries
|
Jacobs 23-10
|
10.0
|
7.0
|
$26,250
|
|
Proven Energy
|
Proven 15
|
15.0
|
9.0
|
$33,750
|
|
Wind Turbine Industries
|
Jacobs 31-20
|
20.0
|
9.4
|
$35,250
|
|
Endurance Wind Power
|
E – 3120
|
50.0
|
19.2
|
$72,000
|
|
Northern Power Systems
|
Northwind 100
|
100.0
|
21.0
|
$78,750
|
Tax Credits, Grants and Loan Guarantees
State and federal tax credits, grants, and loan guarantees can play an important role in making projects financially viable. Be sure to investigate the Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit and the Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit. Together, these credits may be able to offset up to 80% of a projects costs.
Some tax credits require pre-authorization. For instance, spending money on a project prior to pre-authorization can jeopardize eligibility for Oregon’s Business Energy Tax Credit. Consult your tax professional to learn how tax credits and rules apply to your project. This information does not constitute tax advice and cannot be used to avoid tax penalties. Read more about these opportunities.
You must be an Oregon customer of Portland General Electric or Pacific Power. Systems must generate electricity and be connected to the local electric utility grid. To be feasible, the small wind turbine installation site must:
- Be at least one acre in size
- Experience average wind speeds of at least 10 mph (use this wind map to check your property's wind speed)
- Be located within about 1,500 feet of a utility’s electrical meter
Additional small wind system requirements:
- Tower height must be a minimum of 60 feet
- All installed wind turbines must be on the list of Energy Trust eligible wind turbines
- Wind turbines must be placed 30 feet above any physical wind barrier (e.g. trees or buildings) within a 300-foot radius
- Minimum setback between the tower base and property lines or power lines must be equal to or greater than the height of the wind system, including the blades
All projects must be approved by Energy Trust prior to installation. Working with an Energy Trust trade ally contractor will ensure that your project meets Energy Trust requirements and qualifies for Energy Trust incentives.
Follow these steps to install a small-scale wind turbine and get cash incentives and tax credits:
- Establish your eligibility (use this wind map to check your property's wind speed).
- Get bids from several contractors (view our list of qualifying contractors).
- Select a contractor.
- Sign a contract with your installer. Your contractor will complete and submit your Energy Trust incentive application on your behalf. Your Energy Trust cash incentive is applied to the cost of your small wind installation up front—like an instant rebate—reducing the amount you pay your contractor.
- Your contractor installs your small wind turbine system. All projects must be approved by Energy Trust prior to installation.
- Work with your contractor to complete state and federal tax credit applications.
Questions? Call us at 1.866.368.7878 or contact our small wind team.
Your contractor will supply and help you complete all forms required to receive cash incentives as well as state and federal energy tax credits.