Insulation
Insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to prepare your home for any weather and season.
The better the insulation, the less your heating and cooling system has to work to maintain comfortable temperatures. Bonus benefit: Insulation also reduces outside noise.
Search incentives for youInsulation makes all the difference
By insulating your home, you can reduce your monthly bills and maintain comfortable temperatures year-round.
Did you know that 9 out of 10 homes are under-insulated?
Because warmer air naturally rises, your attic is the most important area to properly insulate, but wall and floor insulation also make a difference in the comfort of your home and save energy. Learn more about insulation types and benefits.
With Energy Trust, you can get cash back when you insulate any or all of these areas of your home.
How to upgrade with confidence
Energy Trust works with an impressive network of contractors across Oregon and Southwest Washington who are trained on our incentive program. They know the process and will get you the best upgrade for the best price.
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Review Incentive Details and Eligibility
Incentives are based on the type and utility services for your home.
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Gather Estimates and Select Your Contractor
Select a contractor. Use our tips to help you find the right one.
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Complete the Installation
Your contractor will help you determine the right product for your home.
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Apply for Your Incentive
Applications must be received within 60 days of purchase and need six to eight weeks for processing.
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Energy Trust works with an impressive network of contractors across Oregon and Southwest Washington who are trained on our incentive program. They know the process and will get you the best upgrade for the best price.
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Review Incentive Details and Eligibility
Incentives are based on the type and utility services for your home.
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Get Pre-Approval and Review Requirements
Call 1.866.368.7878 to receive pre-approval on your work and review our installation requirements outlined in the weatherization section of our Specifications Manual.
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Complete the Installation
Get step-by-step installation instructions and tips from Energy Trust and our partners.
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Apply for Your Incentive
Applications must be received within 60 days of installation.
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Applications must be received within 60 days of installation and need six to eight weeks for processing. Your contractor may help you, and you can find the application at the link below.
“Our new attic and wall insulation is making a significant difference in our energy bills. Our house is warmer, cozier and not as drafty in winter.”
— Cherrie Carlson-Conklin, Baker City homeowner
Ready to get insulation for your home?
Questions? Call us at 1.866.368.7878.
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We do not currently have any available incentives that match those criteria.
There are still ways to save and make your home more energy efficient.
Find resources for do-it-yourself projects and low- to no-cost ways to improve the comfort, health and energy efficiency of your home.
Find out how you can get more from your energy. Evaluating your home’s current energy use is the first step to discovering upgrades that can boost comfort and lower monthly bills.
Your utility is outside our service area.
You can still reap energy and money saving benefits of this upgrade, even though you do not qualify for the Energy Trust incentive.
Use this website to find the energy-efficient water heater that will work for your home.
Many utility companies offer energy-efficiency programs that can help with upgrade costs.
With Energy Trust, you can get cash back when you insulate any or all of these areas of your home.
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Oregon
Find a Trade Ally Contractor
Ready to apply?
After installation, your Energy Trust trade ally contractor will deduct the incentive from your invoice.
Savings Within Reach Program — offering increased incentives for income-qualified households. Learn More
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-22 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing wall R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-22 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing wall R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Floor Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$1.00 per sq ft
Find a Trade Ally Contractor
Ready to apply?
After installation, your Energy Trust trade ally contractor will deduct the incentive from your invoice.
Savings Within Reach Program — offering increased incentives for income-qualified households. Learn More
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-30 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing floor R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Floor Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$0.75 per sq ft
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-30 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Find a Trade Ally Contractor
Ready to apply?
After installation, your Energy Trust trade ally contractor will deduct the incentive from your invoice.
Savings Within Reach Program — offering increased incentives for income-qualified households. Learn More
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing wall insulation of your home must be R-4 or less. Must insulate to R-11 or greater or fill the wall’s accessible cavity. Rim joists must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater or fill the accessible cavity. Knee walls must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater for 2’x4′ cavities or R-21 or greater for 2’x6′ cavities.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing wall R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing wall insulation of your home must be R-4 or less. Must insulate to R-11 or greater or fill the wall’s accessible cavity. Rim joists must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater or fill the accessible cavity. Knee walls must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater for 2’x4′ cavities or R-21 or greater for 2’x6′ cavities.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing wall R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Find a Trade Ally Contractor
Ready to apply?
After installation, your Energy Trust trade ally contractor will deduct the incentive from your invoice.
Savings Within Reach Program — offering increased incentives for income-qualified households. Learn More
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-30 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-30 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Attic Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$1.50 per sq ft
Find a Trade Ally Contractor
Ready to apply?
After installation, your Energy Trust trade ally contractor will deduct the incentive from your invoice.
Savings Within Reach Program — offering increased incentives for income-qualified households. Learn More
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-38 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Attic Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$1.25 per sq ft
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-38 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home.
On-bill loan repayment option (Avista customers only): If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill. Home must be heated with natural gas provided by Avista to qualify for on-bill loan repayment.
Washington
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-22 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing floor R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option: If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill.
Floor Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$1.25 per sq ft
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing floor insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate floor to R-30 or greater or fill the accessible floor cavity. Floor insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing floor R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option: If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill.
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing wall insulation of your home must be R-4 or less. Must insulate to R-11 or greater or fill the wall’s accessible cavity. Rim joists must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater or fill the accessible cavity. Knee walls must be R-4 or less and insulated to R-15 or greater for 2’x4′ cavities or R-21 or greater for 2’x6′ cavities.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing wall R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option: If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill.
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-30 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed in rental properties.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option: If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill.
Attic Insulation
- Single Family Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Discount of
$1.25 per sq ft
Eligible Residence Types
- Owner Occupied
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
- Rental Property
- Single Family Home
- Manufactured Home
- Townhouse, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex
Eligible Utility Customers
- Oregon State
- PGE (Portland General Electric)
- Pacific Power
- NW Natural
- Cascade Natural Gas
- Avista
- Don't know
- Other
- Washington State
- NW Natural
- Other
Installation specifications: Existing insulation must be R-18 or less. Must insulate to R-38 or greater or the fill accessible cavity. Attic insulation may be self-installed.
R-value: Insulation is measured in R-value. R stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
Contractor support: A contractor can help determine if your existing attic R-value meets incentive requirements and determine the right insulation for your home. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capabilities.
On-bill loan repayment option: If you own and occupy your home and have the work performed by a participating trade ally contractor, avoid the upfront cost and pay for the upgrade via a monthly charge added to your utility bill.