Heavy-duty equipment like welders and forklifts are essential to many businesses. With Energy Trust cash incentives, upgrade to new, energy-efficient equipment to reduce energy costs and save money on cleanup time.
In an industrial facility? Learn more about available incentives for battery chargers or welding equipment.
With cash incentives, you can save energy, money and labor by upgrading your service shop and warehouse equipment. Explore available cash incentives and start saving more today.
See available incentives for service shop and warehouse equipment in the following table. Download the Oregon Existing Buildings Incentive Application to review equipment specifications and requirements before purchasing equipment.
| Equipment | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Inverter-Driven Welder | $2,400 each |
| Forklift Battery Charger | $2,000 each |
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
| Equipment | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Inverter-Driven Welder | • Replacing existing functioning transformer driven welders • Run time of at least 2,000 hours/year (including standby time) • Maximum of 25 welders replaced or purchased per site (if 26 welders or more in a single project, please contact Energy Trust) • Rated to at least 210 Amps and at least 40% duty cycle • Welders for residential/hobbyist use do not qualify |
| Forklift Battery Charger | • High-frequency charger must have a conversion efficiency of at least 89% • Maximum of 50 chargers replaced per site • Charger(s) must be 24V to 48V designed for a pallet jack or forklift battery • Each charger replaces at least one existing SCR or ferroresonant charger |
To qualify, you must:
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Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
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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