Gas Boilers, Steam Traps and Thermostatic Radiator Valves
Lower gas usage at your multifamily property by upgrading your gas heating system to a high-efficiency natural gas boiler. Energy Trust also offers incentives on steam traps and thermostatic radiator valves to lower gas usage at your multifamily property.
To get started on your energy-efficient upgrade follow the steps below or contact a program representative.
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Establish your eligibility.
Read More >- Property’s heating must be provided by NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista.
- Cash incentives are available to all Oregon multifamily attached residential properties with two or more units including: duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes; side-by-side units; and stacked structures with five or more units. For specific incentives based on your building type see the “Details” tab for further eligibility requirements.
- Energy-saving improvements must meet program requirements.
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Find a trade ally contractor or work with your own contractor.
We can help you get started.
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Install equipment that meets the requirements listed on the Details tab.
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Complete and submit an incentive application with supporting documentation.
- Proof of payment (invoice or receipt marked paid) and/or contractor’s invoice
- A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties.
- Energy Trust must receive applications within 90 days from the date of purchase and installation.
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Send by Mail
Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Multifamily Program
811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
Portland, OR 97204Send by Email
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Get your incentive.
You should receive a cash incentive check within 6-8 weeks after all information is received.
Note: A post-installation verification may be required.
Energy Trust limits the total amount of standard electric and gas incentives a customer site may receive per year. The incentive limit varies by utility:
- Portland General Electric (PGE) sites may receive up to $12,000 per site, per year for all equipment, gas or electric. This includes PGE customers also served by NW Natural.
- Pacific Power sites may receive up to $6,000 per site, per year for all equipment, gas or electric. This includes Pacific Power customers also served by NW Natural or Avista.
- NW Natural or Avista sites served by any other electric utility (not PGE or Pacific Power) may receive up to $12,000 per site, per year.
- Cascade Natural Gas customer sites:
- Served by Pacific Power and installing electric equipment may receive up to $6,000 per site, per year.
- Served by Pacific Power and installing gas or gas/electric equipment are not subject to an incentive limit.
- Served by any other electric utility (not Pacific Power) are not subject to an incentive limit.
| Equipment | Incentive | Requirements |
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| High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler | $8.50 per kBtu/h | Minimum 94% efficiency Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) or Thermal Efficiency (TE). |
| Steam Traps | $100 each | Repair/replace failed open steam traps. |
| Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) | $100 each | Gas central hydronic or steam systems only. |
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change. Incentives are not intended to influence consumer decisions on fuel sources.
- Multifamily Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Incentive Application—Form 320HVAC (Online using DocuSign | PDF | DOC)
- A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties
Need Help? Contact Us.
We’re here to explain the process and benefits. Give us a call at 1.877.510.2130 or send us an email at multifamily@energytrust.org.
