Energy Trust of Oregon wants to remind active Residential trade allies that Residential Business Development Funds, and Program Cost Assistance Funds for active community partners are both available.

Residential Business Funds (BDF) for trade allies
The Residential Business Development Fund has currently reimbursed $91,447 out of the $380,000 total 2026 budget. Active Residential trade allies are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in reimbursement through the Residential BDF offer. Trade ally firms that are COBID certified, located in rural areas, or are minority, veteran or women-owned businesses are eligible for up to $4,000 in reimbursement for qualifying marketing and other business development expenses.

All BDF projects and training reimbursements require pre-approval. Pre-approval confirms project and training eligibility but does not reserve funds. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that final invoices must be submitted within 60 days of pre-approval and within 15 days of release of marketing projects or training/event dates.

To apply, please fill out this Residential BDF application. For detailed Residential BDF guidelines, review the Residential BDF page.

Program Cost Assistance Fund (PCAF) for community partners
PCAF has currently reimbursed $0 out of the $45,000 total budget for the year. Active Community Partners are eligible to receive up to $2,000 in reimbursement for qualifying marketing, training, certifications, consulting services and equipment through the Program Cost Assistance Fund (PCAF) offer.

All PCAF reimbursements require pre-approval. Pre-approval confirms project and training eligibility but does not reserve funds. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that final invoices must be submitted within 15 days of approval to homesfund@energytrust.org.

To apply, please fill out this PCAF application. For detailed PCAF guidelines or information about Community Partner Funding, please review the PCAF page.

For help with questions regarding Residential Business Development Funds or Program Cost Assistance Funds, please email us at homesfund@energytrust.org or call 1.866.365.3526.