Each year, Energy Trust adjusts incentives to ensure cost-effective energy savings for Oregon and Southwest Washington utility customers.
To simplify the documentation, particularly for trade allies who participate in multiple Energy Trust programs, here is a summary of all available Energy Trust incentive changes for 2016. New Homes and commercial lighting incentive changes will be announced in January.
If you have questions about incentives, refer to the contact information at the end of each section below.
Residential appliance incentive changes effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Details | 2015 incentive | 2016 incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR® refrigerators | $75 | Discontinued | |
| ENERGY STAR freezers | $35 | Discontinued | |
| ENERGY STAR clothes washers | Front loading only | $50 to $70 | $75 |
| Clothes washer recycling | None | $30 | |
| Refrigerator and freezer recycling | $20 to $40 depending on age of unit | $30 for all units, regardless of age |
To receive 2015 incentives, customers must have purchased or recycled their appliances by December 31, 2015, and must apply within 60 days of purchase or recycling date.
If you have questions, contact the Products team at 1.877.283.0702.
Existing Buildings incentive changes for Oregon effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Primary heating fuel | Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential dishwasher—in office setting | Gas or electric | ENERGY STAR | $35 | Discontinued |
| LED case lighting retrofit—T8 to LED (single or double) | Electric | Reach-in or open cooler/freezer | $20/linear ft of fixture | Discontinued |
| Steam traps | Gas | Replace/repair failed open steam traps in laundry services | $200 | Discontinued |
| Server virtualization | Electric | Minimum of 10 servers must be decommissioned and recycled. Proof of recycling is required. | $350/server decommissioned | Discontinued |
Existing Buildings will honor 2015 incentives for all purchases made by December 31, 2015, and submitted by March 31, 2016. Find application forms here.
For more information, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator, at 503.568.3324.
Existing Buildings incentive changes for Washington effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Primary heating fuel | Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone laundry system | Gas | Gas water heating only 100 lb capacity minimum. Must achieve greater than 1.2 ppm concentration of ozone in the water entering the washing machine. | $40/lb capacity not to exceed 35% of project cost | Discontinued |
| Attic insulation (existing insulation R-19 or less) | Gas | R-19 or less upgraded to at least R-38 For gas-heated areas only Buildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify | $0.30/sq ft | Discontinued |
Existing Buildings will honor 2015 incentives for all upgrades completed by December 31, 2015, and submitted by March 31, 2016. Find application forms here.
For more information, contact Nick Dreves, trade ally coordinator, at 503.568.3324.
Commercial lighting incentive changes effective February 1, 2016
The 2016 Lighting Tool and 190L lighting incentives list will be released just prior to the 2016 Commercial and Industrial Lighting Trade Ally Sessions in January. The new Lighting Tool will be required for all new projects submitted on or after February 1, 2016. Until the new 2016 Lighting Tool is released, trade allies should continue using the current version.
For more information, contact Aaron Leatherwood, lighting program manager, at 503.724.9375.
Multifamily incentive changes effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Primary heating fuel | 2015 Details | 2016 Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater, Tier 1 | Electric | Any size | Must be less than 55 gallons | $500 each, 60 gallons or greater; $150 each, less than 60 gallons | $150 each |
| Heat pump water heater, Tier 2 | Electric | Any size | Must be less than 55 gallons | $500 each | $500 each |
| Heat pump water heater, Tier 3 | Electric | Any size | Must be less than 55 gallons | $500 each | $500 each |
| High-efficiency condensing boiler with electronic ignition | Gas | 90% TE min | 94% AFUE or greater | $6 per kBtuh for all sizes | < 300 kBtuh $10 per kBtuh >= 300 kBtuh to <= 2500 kBtuh $9 per kBtuh > 2500 kBtuh $8 per kBtuh |
| Gas water heater | Gas | 0.67 or greater EF | 0.67-0.80 EF. Duplex, triplex and fourplex only. Hybrid models do not qualify. | $100 | $100 |
| Residential clothes washer | Electric or Gas | MEF 2.2 or greater | 2.38 MEF or greater | $150 | $120 |
| Commercial clothes washer | Electric or Gas | MEF 2.0 or greater, WF 6.0 or lower | MEF of 2.2 or greater, WF 4.5 or lower | $200 gas $300 electric | $300 |
| Residential dishwasher | Electric or Gas | 268kWh per year or less | Discontinued | $25 | Discontinued |
| Direct-vent gas fireplace | Gas | 75% FE or greater, 70-74.9% FE | Added bonus | $350, $250 | $250, $150 plus $100 bonus |
| ENERGY STAR refrigerator | Electric | ENERGY STAR 7.75 cubic ft. or greater | ENERGY STAR 14.3 – 20.5 cubic ft. with top freezer and no ice through door. | $50 | $35 |
Find revised application forms here.
Solar Ready incentive changes effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Feasibility (new name for Solar Assessment) | Study must be completed by a Solar trade ally | 100% of costs, up to $2,000 | 90% of costs, up to $1,700 |
| Solar Ready Design | 75% of costs, up to $5,000 | Discontinued | |
| Solar Ready (new name for Solar Ready Design and Construction bundle) | Covers costs of MEP design, structural engineering and construction materials needed to meet Solar Ready Commercial Design and Construction Requirements | 100% of costs, up to $15,000 | 75% of costs, up to $15,000 |
Contact a New Buildings outreach manager or staff member if you have any questions or concerns.
Existing Homes incentive changes effective January 1, 2016
| Measure | Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-vent gas fireplace | 70-74% FE, electronic ignition | $250 | $150 |
| 75%+ FE, electronic ignition | $350 | $250 | |
| Direct vent gas unit heater | 80% AFUE | $100 | Discontinued in Oregon |
| Ductless heat pump | New in 2016: minimum 9.0 HSPF | $800 | |
| Gas furnace | 95%+ AFUE in Washington only | $350 | $200 |
| 90%+ AFUE for single-family rentals | $500 | $550 | |
| Heat pump advanced control | Self installation | $150 | $50 |
| Professional installation | $150 | $150 | |
| Smart thermostat | New in 2016; Nest models only, homes heated with forced-air furnace (electric or gas) or heat pump with electric furnace backup | None | $50 |
| Gas tank water heater | 0.67 EF in Oregon | $125 | $100 |
| Heat pump water heater | Tier 1 small tank (55 gallons or less) | $150 | $150 |
| Tier 1 large tank (60+ gallons) | $500 | Discontinued | |
| Tier 2 or 3 (55 gallons or less) | $500 | $300 | |
| EPSTM for Existing Homes | $75 | Discontinued | |
| Multiple upgrade incentive | $100 | Discontinued | |
| Pool pump | Two-speed models | $200 | Discontinued |
| Direct installation of LED A-lamp | $11 | $9 |
If you have questions, contact the Existing Homes program at 1.866.365.3526, option 8.
New Homes EPSTM available in Washington on February 1, 2016
Energy Trust is expanding EPS™ incentives to include builders in SW Washington beginning February 1, 2016.
The following options are for illustration only and are a small fraction of the options available to trade ally builders for improving a home’s EPS and maximizing energy savings. Incentives are available for building gas-heated homes based on one of five prescriptive pathways, or based on a sliding scale of performance above code, starting at 10 percent improvement. Incentives will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements.
| 10% improvement | 20% improvement | 30% improvement | 40% improvement | 45% improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potential Incentive | $300 | $400 | $500 | $700 | $900 |
| Floor | R-30 | R-30 | R-38 | R-38 | R-38 |
| Wall | R-21 | R-23 | R-23 | R-28 | R-28 |
| Window | U-0.30 | U-0.30 | U-0.28 | U-0.25 | U-0.22 |
| Ceiling | R-49 | R-49 | R-49 plus R-21 Heel | R-49 plus R-21 | R-60 Advanced |
| Water Heater | 0.82 EF Tankless | 0.82 EF Tankless | 0.82 EF Tankless | 0.82 EF Tankless | 0.82 EF Tankless |
| Furnace | 92 AFUE | 95 AFUE | 95 AFUE | 96 AFUE | 96 AFUE |
| Ducts | Mastic Sealed and Tested | Mastic Sealed and Tested | Inside and Tested | Inside and Tested | Inside and Tested |
| Air Sealing ACH 50 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Ventilation | High Efficiency Exhaust | High Efficiency Exhaust | High Efficiency Exhaust | Qualified HRV | Qualified HRV |
For more information, contact your trade ally coordinator or call 1.888.354.2604.