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To be eligible for incentives, your project must:

  • Have a project site in Oregon served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista and contribute to the public purpose charge and/or system benefit charge. Check your bill or contact Energy Trust if you have any questions.
  • Be a new construction, a major renovation or an addition to an existing structure.

To learn about requirements and incentive amounts, use the filters or browse by equipment type below. Download the New Buildings Standard Equipment Guide (PDF) for more details.
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Commercial Clothes Washer4ENERGY STARUp to $400 eachMultifamily, lodging, other commercial
Residential Clothes Washer4,5ENERGY STAR; Tub 2.5 cubic feet or more$60 eachMultifamily
Laundry Center Washer/Dryer Combo4
In-Unit, Front-Loading		ENERGY STAR; Tub 2.5 cubic feet or more$85 eachMultifamily
Electrical Clothes Dryer
In-Unit		ENERGY STAR; In-unit installation only; Dryer may not be purchased through retail channel$25 eachMultifamily
Ozone Laundry SystemsAdditional requirements apply, contact program for detailsUp to $7,500 per systemCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Two-Stage Gas Valve on Clothes DryersAdditional requirements apply, contact program for details$700 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Residential Refrigerator1ENERGY STAR 5.0; 14.3–20.5 cubic feet; Top freezer; No through-the-door ice$70 eachMultifamily
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Single Tank Conveyor, Low/Dual or High Temp DishwasherENERGY STAR$900 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Multi Tank Conveyor, Dual/High Temp DishwasherENERGY STAR$900 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Condensing Furnace595% AFUE or better; Must be primary heat source for the space and must have an ECM supply fan; Capacity less than 225,000 Btu/hUp to $8.25/kBtuCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Infrared Radiant Heaters, Non-ModulatingInterior spaces less than 20,000 sq. ft.; Low-intensity discharge, natural gas fired, non-condensing, positive pressure system$1.25/kBtu/hCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Infrared Radiant Heaters, ModulatingInterior spaces less than 20,000 sq. ft.; Low-intensity discharge, natural gas fired, non-condensing, positive pressure system$2.25/kBtu/hCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Heat Pump Water HeaterTank size > 40 and < 120 gallons
Equipment must include a backup resistance heating element		$800 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Condensing Tank Water Heater94% thermal efficiency or greater$3.50/kBtu/hCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Condensing Tankless Water Heater
< 200 kBtu/h		Stacked structures with central water heating, energy factor of 0.94 or more, no external storage tank$140 eachMultifamily
Condensing Tankless Water Heater< 200 kBtu/hUnits must function as central water heating, 94% thermal efficiency or greater, no external storage tanks$140 eachCoin-op laundry, gym/fitness, restaurant, school
Condensing Tankless Water Heater5
> 200 kBtu/h		92% thermal efficiency or greater$1.40/kBtu/hCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Bath FanENERGY STAR® certified, continuous operating bath fans;
Single speed fans < 50 cfm exhaust rate, two-speed fans < 50 cfm unoccupied exhaust rate and < 200 cfm occupied exhaust rate		Up to $30 each, depending on efficiency ratingMultifamily
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Control on Parking Garage FanAdditional requirements apply, contact program for detailsUp to $0.50/cfmCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Data Closet Mini-Split A/C or Heat PumpCooling efficiency SEER 18 or greater$250/ton cooling capacityCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Ductless Heat PumpSEER 18 or greater, HSPF 10 or greater–Single compressor systems with up to two interior heads per dwelling unit$500/ton cooling capacityMultifamily, lodging
Commercial Air-Source Heat PumpConditioned space served by heat pump(s) must have a combined floor area < 10,000 sq. ft.
Conditioned space may be part of a larger building, but the space served by heat pump(s) must be enclosed and not open to other conditioned spaces–AHRI rated with SEER > 20 and HSPF > 11 		 $300 each Office, retail, restaurant
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat PumpAdditional requirements apply, contact program for details$1/sq. ft. served by VRFOffice and schools with an area served by VRF of at least 25,000 sq. ft.
Hydronic Heating Circulator PumpSingle speed or variable speed ECMs only; Limited to in-line circulators with horizontal motorsUp to $750Coin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Electric Combination Oven1
Any Size		ENERGY STARUp to $1,000 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Double Rack Gas OvenENERGY STAR; Must be capable of accommodating two removable single racks of standard sheet pans measuring 18 x 26 x 1 inch or one removable double-width rack.$2,000 each Restaurant, foodservice, school
Gas-Fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler
Conveyor Width Under 20"		 Automatic conveyor with catalyst; Input rate less than 80 kBtu/h or a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80 kBtu/h; Installed under a type I hood $2,500 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Gas-Fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler
Conveyor Width 20–26"		 Automatic conveyor with catalyst; Input rate less than 80 kBtu/h or a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80 kBtu/h; Installed under a type I hood $3,000 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Gas-Fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler
Conveyor Width Over 26"		 Automatic conveyor with catalyst; Input rate less than 80 kBtu/h or a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80 kBtu/h; Installed under a type I hood $3,500 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Electric Steam Cooker1ENERGY STAR$2,500 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
Gas Steam Cooker2ENERGY STAR$3,400 eachRestaurant, foodservice, school
On-Demand OverwrapperMust use either a mechanical or optical control system$350 eachGrocery, restaurant, foodservice
Projects permitted under the 2021 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code whereby interior lighting is 5% more efficient than code or has a 5% lighting power density (LPD) reduction are eligible for cash incentives based on the total estimated energy savings.
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Commercial Reach-in Refrigerators/FreezersENERGY STARUp to $325 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
New Refrigerated Cases with DoorsDoor must be transparent; refurbished cases are not eligibleUp to $70 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Ice Maker
Self-contained units		ENERGY STAR$180 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Ice Maker,
Ice-making heads and remote-condensing units		 ENERGY STAR$400 eachCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
EQUIPMENTREQUIREMENTSUNIT INCENTIVEBUILDING TYPE
Economizer1Manufacturer-installed economizer on new packaged rooftop unit; RTU cooling capacity < 54,000 Btu/h$30/ton of cooling capacityCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,
Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV)3Manufacturer-installed DCV on new packaged rooftop unit; RTU must also have an economizer$29/ton of cooling capacitySpaces not required by code to have DCV: Contact program for eligible space types
Variable Speed Supply Fan1Manufacturer-installed variable speed supply fan on new packaged rooftop unit; RTU must also have an economizer and DCV RTU cooling capacity < 65,000 Btu/h$100/ton of cooling capacityCoin-op laundry,
Foodservice,
Grocery,
Gym/Fitness,
Lodging,
Multifamily,
Office,
Other Commercial,
Restaurant,
Retail,
School,

Equipment notes

1 Site must receive electricity from Portland General Electric or Pacific Power (on eligible rate schedules paying the public purpose charge).
2 Site must receive gas from NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista (on eligible rate schedules paying the public purpose charge).
3 Heating must be through Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista.
4 Water heating must be through Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista.
5 Additional requirements apply. Contact your outreach manager or see form 520S for more information.
6 Equipment must meet minimum efficiency specifications found in the NEEA Advanced Water Heater Specification, (QPL)

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Interested in a custom equipment incentive?

Unique projects deserve unique solutions. Multifamily projects that require custom calculations to demonstrate potential energy savings may be eligible for cash incentives if they exceed the applicable Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code and meet our New Buildings program’s cost-effectiveness requirements.

Custom incentives are based on the estimated annual energy savings of the installed equipment and are calculated as follows:

  • Electric incentives: $0.20 per kWh, up to 100% of incremental cost
  • Gas incentives: $0.85 per therm, up to 100% of incremental cost
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