Reminder: Existing Homes incentive updates effective after April 30, 2015


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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:

MeasureDetailsIncentives through April 30, 2015Incentives after April 30, 2015
Duct insulationFor gas- and electrically heated homes50% of cost, up to $100Discontinued
Floor insulationFor gas-heated homes$0.30 per square footDiscontinued
Floor insulationFor electrically heated homes$0.30 per square foot$0.30 per square foot
Wall insulationFor gas-heated homes$0.30 per square footDiscontinued
Wall insulationFor electrically heated homes$0.30 per square foot$0.30 per square foot
Knee wall insulationFor gas- and electrically heated homes$0.30 per square foot$0.30 per square foot, if part of an attic insulation project
Air sealingFor gas- and electrically heated homes$150Discontinued
Rim joist insulationFor gas-heated homes$0.30 per square footDiscontinued
Rim joist insulationFor 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.