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Duct Insulation
Duct insulation can create a more comfortable indoor environment, reduce indoor air pollution and help lower your monthly energy use.
- Save with Energy Trust cash incentives.
- Learn about financing options.
- Hire an Energy Trust trade ally contractor or use a non-affiliated contractor.
- Get cash back in three easy steps.
- Learn how to get the most from your duct insulation.
Energy Trust Incentives
Electrically and gas heated homes: 50 percent of installation cost, up to $100
Duct Insulation
Existing insulation must be R-2 or less
Insulate to R-11
For additional duct insulation installation guidelines see our Weatherization Specification Manual.
Tax Credits
Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit—not available
Federal Tax Credit—not available
Financing
Need financing for your home improvement project? Energy Trust of Oregon has joined forces with Umpqua Bank to create GreenStreet Lending—an innovative alliance designed to help homeowners and small business owners access affordable financing to change the way they use energy. GreenStreet Lending offers preferred rates, no closing costs and no loan fees. Learn more at www.GreenStreetloan.com.
How to Apply for Energy Trust Incentives
Follow these easy steps to get cash back for installing duct insulation in your home.
Step 1- Establish your eligibility.
Oregon customers heating their homes with electricity or natural gas from Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas are eligible to participate.
Homes that heat with oil, propane, kerosene, butane or wood can conduct their own energy audit and apply for cash rebates for installed weatherization measures through the Oregon Department of Energy's SHOW (State Home Oil Weatherization) program.
If you are eligible, schedule a FREE Home Energy Review to identify energy-saving opportunities in your home. Or consider a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® assessment for comprehensive recommendations.Step 2- Select a contractor to install your duct insulation.
To receive an Energy Trust cash incentive, contact an Energy Trust trade ally contractor, or any other licensed contractor with a current Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license. (If you are seeking to apply for any bonus package incentives, you must use a trade ally contractor to install your upgrades.)Step 3- Sign and submit your incentive application.
Mail or fax your contractor's invoice marked "paid in full" to Energy Trust with your signed and completed incentive application (Energy Trust Form 300A) within 120 days of installation.
Mail:
Home Energy Solutions
P.O. Box 847
Portland, OR 97207
Fax:
1-866-516-7592
Please allow six to eight weeks for incentive processing and payment.Questions? Call us at 1-866-368-7878.
How to Get the Most from Your Duct Insulation
Leaky ductwork is a significant and common energy waster in Oregon homes. If you are considering insulating your ducts, test them for leakage first; it is much easier and cheaper to seal ducts before they are insulated. See the Duct Sealing page for information on available Energy Trust incentives.
Energy Trust of Oregon does not pay incentives for energy-efficiency improvements that are mandated for building code compliance, such as remodeling, renovation or new additions to the home.
