The Oregon Department of Energy announced new rules for the Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit program, effective January 1, 2015.

Highlights for residential customers in 2015 include:

• New $175 tax credit for gas tank water heaters with an energy factor of 0.70 or greater
• New tax credits for direct-vent gas fireplaces with a fireplace efficiency rating of 70 percent or greater
• Increased ductless heat pump tax credits and simplified requirements

Combined with Energy Trust cash incentives, these tax credits can help make energy-efficiency improvements more affordable for your customers.

Details about the new tax credit rules are available on the Oregon Department of Energy website.