Energy Efficiency Standards
To evaluate the energy efficiency of heating and cooling equipment, Energy Trust of Oregon recognizes results from industry standard testing procedures. Adopting these procedures into Energy Trust program requirements helps ensure the equipment a contractor installs is an energy efficient choice. If you are considering a heat pump, ductless heat pump or central air conditioner, use these resources to help guide an energy efficient decision.
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- A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties.
- Energy Trust must receive applications within 60 days from the date of purchase and installation.
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In addition to the energy efficiency requirements below, your project must meet all other eligibility requirements. For questions or more information, call 1.866.368.7878 or email us at residential@energytrust.org
| Energy Improvement | Incentive | ||
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| Ducted heat pump | $1,000 - $3,000 | HSPF must be 8.5 or greater | HSPF2 must be 7.5 or greater |
| Ductless heat pump | $500 - $1,800 | HSPF must be 9.0 or greater | HSPF2 must be 8.10 or greater |
| Central air conditioner | $100 | Outdoor unit SEER must be 15-15.9 System EER must be 12 or greater | Outdoor unit SEER2 must be 14.25-15.19 System EER2 must be 11.4 or greater |
| Central air conditioner | $250 | Outdoor unit SEER must be 16 or greater System EER must be 12 or greater | Outdoor unit SEER2 must be 15.2 or greater System EER2 must be 11.4 or greater |
HSPF stands for Heating Seasonal Performance Factor. It is a measurement of how energy efficient a central heat pump or ductless heat pump is during the heating season. The higher the HSPF, the more energy efficient the equipment is at heating your home during winter months.
EER stands for Energy Efficiency Rating. It is a measurement of how energy efficient an entire HVAC system (air conditioner, indoor evaporator coil, and furnace) is during peak cooling temperatures (outdoor temperatures exceeding 95⁰). The higher the system EER, the more energy efficient the equipment is at cooling your home during the hottest days of the year.
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. It is a measurement of how energy efficient the outdoor central air conditioner condenser unit is during the entire cooling season. The higher the unit SEER, the more energy efficient the equipment is at cooling you home during summer months.
HSPF2, EER2 and SEER2 are the names of the new federal testing standards that were implemented for applicable HVAC equipment. Units manufactured after January 1, 2023 will be rated under HSPF2, EER2 and SEER2 guidelines.
The new procedure simulates the real-life conditions of a heat pump, ductless heat pump or central air conditioner’s fan use more accurately. These additional layers of testing precision provide more accurate energy efficiency ratings of tested units. As a result, the overall energy efficiency ratings of tested equipment have dropped as they were tested under harsher conditions.
No, the equipment tested using the new HSPF2, EER2 and SEER2 testing standards has not changed, only the standards themselves. For example, a central air conditioner that has a SEER2 rating of 15.2 is equally as efficient as a central air conditioner that has a SEER rating of 16. The only difference is the date in which the unit was manufactured and the testing procedure it was evaluated under.
Yes, if the unit meets the appropriate HSPF, EER or SEER standards and all other program requirements, it will qualify for Energy Trust incentives. It does not need to be manufactured in 2023 to qualify.
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