Existing Homes incentive changes on July 1, 2015


Energy Trust will modify certain incentives for Existing Homes customers on July 1, 2015 to follow an April 28, 2015, Oregon Public Utility Commission decision on a portion of natural gas energy-efficiency measures and programs. Online forms will be updated and new incentive applications will be available on July 1.

Existing Homes incentives for owner-occupied homes in Oregon on July 1, 2015

IncentivePrimary heating fuelRequirements as of July 1, 2015Incentive amount as of July 1, 2015
Attic insulationGas or electric heatIf R-12 or less, insulate to R-38$0.25 per square foot
Attic insulationGas or electric heatIf R-13 to R-18, insulate to R-38$0.25 per square foot up to $100
Wall insulationGas heatMust be installed with qualifying attic insulation installation and submitted on the same incentive application. If R-4 or less, insulate to R-11 or fill cavity. All heated exterior wall surfaces must be insulated.$0.30 per square foot up to $150
Wall insulationElectric heatIf R-4 or less, insulate to R-11 or fill cavity. All heated exterior wall surfaces must be insulated.$0.30 per square foot
Floor insulationGas heatMust be installed with qualifying attic insulation installation and submitted on the same incentive application. If R-0, insulate to R-30, or fill cavity.$0.30 per square foot up to $150
Floor insulationElectric heatIf R-0, insulate to R-30, or fill cavity.$0.30 per square foot

Existing Homes incentives for rental homes in Oregon on July 1, 2015

IncentivePrimary heating fuelRequirements as of July 1, 2015Incentive amount as of July 1, 2015
Attic insulationGas or electric heatIf R-12 or less, insulate to R-38.$0.50 per square foot
Attic insulationGas or electric heatIf R-13 to R-18, insulate to R-38.$0.25 per square foot up to $100
Wall insulationGas or electric heatIf R-4 or less, insulate to R-11 or fill cavity. All heated exterior wall surfaces must be insulated.$0.50 per square foot
Floor insulationGas or electric heatIf R-0, insulate to R-30, or fill cavity.$0.40 per square foot

Also on July 1, 2015, insulation will qualify as a single upgrade for the multiple upgrade incentive. The $100 multiple upgrade incentive will be available when customers install two or more of the following measures:

  • Insulation
  • Windows (multiple windows are considered one upgrade)
  • Ducted heat pump
  • Ductless heat pump
  • Heat pump advanced controls
  • Gas fireplace (all tiers)
  • Gas boiler
  • Direct-vent gas unit heater
  • Gas tank water heater
  • Heat pump water heater (all tiers)

For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the Existing Homes trade ally team at 1.866.365.3526. If your customers want more information about incentives, direct them to contact Energy Trust at 1.866.368.7878.