HVAC and Water Heating Equipment
Choosing energy-efficient HVAC and water heating equipment can lower operations and maintenance costs. Energy Trust offers cash incentives to help reduce upfront costs and make upgrades more affordable.
Choosing energy-efficient HVAC and water heating equipment can lower operations and maintenance costs. Energy Trust offers cash incentives to help reduce upfront costs and make upgrades more affordable.
By upgrading your inefficient HVAC and water heating equipment, you can increase your ROI over time. Explore incentives and start saving today.
See available incentives for HVAC and water heating equipment in the following table. Download the Oregon Existing Buildings Incentive Application to review equipment specifications and requirements before purchasing equipment.
| Equipment | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Infrared Radiant Heaters | $1.25-$2.25 per kBtu/h input |
| New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Economizer | $30 per ton of cooling capacity |
| New RTU with Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) | $29 per ton of cooling capacity |
| New RTU with Variable Speed Supply Fan | $100 per ton of cooling capacity |
| Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) – Lite Retrofit | $200 per ton |
| Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) – Full Retrofit | $300 per ton |
| Air-Cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) for Offices or Schools | $1 per sq ft of area served by VRF |
| Steam Traps | $400 per repaired steam trap |
| $500 per replaced steam trap | |
| Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) | $800 each |
| Commercial Condensing Tank Water Heater | $3.50 per kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Condensing Tankless Water Heater under 200 kBtu/h | $140 each |
| Commercial Condensing Tankless Water Heater/Boiler at least 200kBtu/h | $1.40 per kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler | $6.50 per kBtu/h input |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | $10 per kBtu/h of burner-rated capacity |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps, Single Speed Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) | $200-$300 per pump |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps, Variable Speed ECM | $300-$750 per pump |
| Commercial Ductless Heat Pump, New or Replacement | $300 per ton |
| Commercial Smart Thermostat (non-grocery properties) | $400 each |
| Garage Exhaust Ventilation Controls | $0.10–$0.50 per CFM |
| Commercial Condensing Gas Furnace | $8-$8.25 per kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Pump Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), New | $200-$1,100 per installed unit |
| Commercial Irrigation Pump VFD, New or Retrofit | $750-$6,000 per installed unit |
| Forced Circulation Generator Block Heater, New or Replacement | $400 for heaters 0-3.0 kW |
| $1,400 for heaters 3.1-9.0 kW | |
| Forced Circulation Generator Block Heater, Retrofit (Upgrading existing, functional equipment) | $400 for heaters 2.5-3.0 kW |
| $1,400 for heaters 3.1-9.0 kW |
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
To qualify, you must:
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Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
$104,800
$14,000
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to apply, here are the next steps to get you started.
Review the steps to upgrade
Fill out all required forms below. Your trade ally contractor can help you.
Download the Oregon Existing Buildings Incentive Application
Download Request for Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification Form (Form W9)
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