Existing Buildings custom incentive increase effective January 1, 2016


Energy Trust increased incentives for qualifying gas-only and dual-fuel custom projects installed by business customers in Oregon. As of January 1, 2016, incentives for:

  • Gas-only measures are $3.00 per therm or up to 75 percent of the project’s eligible total cost, an increase from the previous incentive of $2.50 per therm or 70 percent of project cost
  • Dual-fuel measures are $3.00 per therm and $0.25 per kWh or up to 75 percent of the project’s eligible total cost, an increase from the previous incentive of $2.50 per therm or 70 percent of project cost
  • Electric-only measures are unchanged at $0.25 per kWh or up to 60 percent of the project’s eligible total cost.

Existing Buildings custom incentive changes effective January 1, 2016:

MeasurePrimary heating fuelDetails2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Gas-only measuresGasCustom projects only$2.50 therm or 70% of eligible project cost$3.00 therm or 75% of eligible project cost
Dual-fuel measuresGas and electricCustom projects only$2.50 therm and $0.25 kWh; or 70% of eligible project cost$3.00 therm and $0.25 kWh; or 75% of eligible project cost
Electric-onlyElectricCustom projects only$0.25 kWh or 60% of eligible project cost$0.25 kWh or 60% of eligible project cost

Projects that are eligible for custom incentives typically require additional energy analysis or technical assistance during project design. Equipment purchases must be pre-qualified by Energy Trust and a post-installation verification may be required. Learn more about how to receive custom incentives here.

For more information, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator, at 503.568.3324.