Water Heating Professional Install

Energy Trust Incentives

Oregon Customers

Washington Customers of NW Natural

Incentive offer is subject to availability of funding and may change.

Tax Credits

Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit: up to $340 for gas water heaters (depending on model efficiency level).

Water heater must meet Oregon tax credit criteria; see Oregon Department of Energy or your tax accountant for complete details.

Federal energy tax credit: 30 percent of cost, up to $1,500 (depending on model efficiency level). See rules and requirements.

Other Rebates

Low-income homeowners in Oregon may qualify for the state's Appliance Rebate Program.  Visit the Oregon Housing and Community Services website for details.

Note 1: Condensing gas tank units qualify if they meet Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance (FVIR) requirements to ensure gas water heater safety.

Note 2: Heat pump water heaters remain an emerging technology in the Pacific Northwest. While heat pump water heaters in theory surpass the Energy Factor eligibility requirements for an Energy Trust cash incentive, there are technical concerns about the design of some models for cool climates. None has demonstrated proven performance in our climate zone to be eligible for an Energy Trust water heater incentive.

Oregon customers primarily heating their water with electricity or natural gas from Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas can participate.

Washington customers primarily heating their water with natural gas from NW Natural can receive our incentives.

Oregon homes that heat with oil, propane, kerosene, butane or wood can conduct their own energy audit and apply for cash rebates for installed weatherization upgrades through the Oregon Department of Energy's SHOW (State Home Oil Weatherization) program.

Energy Trust does not pay incentives for energy-efficient improvements that are mandated for building code compliance, such as remodeling, renovation or new additions to the home.

Follow these easy steps to get cash for installing a high-efficiency water heater in your home:

1: Establish your eligibility.

2: Select a contractor and have the work done.
To receive an Energy Trust cash incentive, Oregon customers can contact a qualified, energy-efficiency trained Energy Trust trade ally contractor or any contractor with a current Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license.

Washington customers of NW Natural can also use an Energy Trust contractor or any other licensed contractor with a current Washington contractor’s license.

3: Sign and submit your application form within 90 days of installation. Often, your contractor will help you complete the application form.
Mail or fax your signed and completed incentive application form along with your contractor's invoice—marked “paid in full”—to:

Mail:
Energy Trust of Oregon
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.

Oregon Customers

Please mail or fax Form 320H (along with your contractor’s invoice marked “paid in full”).

You may choose to submit either Form 320H or Form 300A. If you submit Form 300A, you are required to also submit a customized invoice that includes energy-efficiency information in addition to installation costs and materials.

Washington Customers of NW Natural

Please mail or fax Form 320WA (along with your contractor’s invoice marked “paid in full”).