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Effective after April 30, 2015, Energy Trust will discontinue some incentives for Existing Homes following a September 30 Oregon Public Utility Commission decision on a portion of natural gas energy-efficiency measures and programs supported by Energy Trust through an OPUC exception to the cost-effectiveness requirement.
As stewards of utility-customer dollars, Energy Trust is required by law to use cost-effectiveness analyses and tests to ensure incentive dollars are provided for energy-efficiency improvements that pay back a customer’s investment within a reasonable timeframe and benefit all utility customers.
The following measures will be discontinued based on the OPUC decision:
- Duct insulation incentives for Oregon homes heated with gas or electricity will be discontinued.
- Floor, wall and rim joist insulation incentives for Oregon homes heated with gas will be discontinued. Floor, wall and rim joist insulation incentives will not change for electrically heated homes.
- Air sealing incentives for Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® and Savings Within Reach projects will be discontinued. Air sealing incentives will still be available for Existing Manufactured Homes projects.
Existing Homes incentive changes effective after April 30, 2015:
| Measure | Details | Incentives through April 30, 2015 | Incentives after April 30, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duct insulation | For gas- and electrically heated homes | 50% of cost, up to $100 | Discontinued |
| Floor insulation | For gas-heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | Discontinued |
| Floor insulation | For electrically heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | $0.30 per square foot |
| Wall insulation | For gas-heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | Discontinued |
| Wall insulation | For electrically heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | $0.30 per square foot |
| Knee wall insulation | For gas- and electrically heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | $0.30 per square foot, if part of an attic insulation project |
| Air sealing | For gas- and electrically heated homes | $150 | Discontinued |
| Rim joist insulation | For gas-heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | Discontinued |
| Rim joist insulation | For electrically heated homes | $0.30 per square foot | $0.30 per square foot |
For more information about incentive updates and effective dates, contact the Existing Homes trade ally team at 1.866.365.3526.