Energy Trust’s Existing Buildings program is happy to announce incentive updates going into effect in 2025. See the list below for full details:
The following incentive changes for Oregon customers will go into effect on January 1, 2025:
| Equipment* | 2024 Incentive | 2025 Incentive | State | Programs Impacted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forced Circulation Generator Block Heater | $400-1,400 each | $320-$22,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings | Added new tier for heat pump type heaters |
| Infrared Radiant Heater | $1.25-$2.25 per kBtu/h | $4.00-5.00 per kBtu/h | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | |
| Commercial Condensing Gas Furnace | $8.00-$8.25 per kBtu/h | $8.25 per kBtu/h | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | |
| Steam Traps - Dry Cleaners | $350 per trap | $250 per trap | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | |
| Steam Traps - Commercial sites | $400-$500 per trap | $400-500 per trap | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | Added new tier for steam traps operating above 50 psig |
| Forklift Battery Charger | $3,000 each | $2,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings | |
| Pipe Insulation | $18-25 per linear ft | $18-30 per linear ft | OR | Existing Buildings | Added new tier for sites with electric resistance heating |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pump – variable speed ECMs | $300-$750 per pump | $250-750 per pump | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | Added new tier for ECMs more than 1/6 hp Single speed ECM no longer available |
| Double Rack Gas Oven | $2,000 each | $600-$900 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | Added new tier for electric only territory |
| Electric Combination Oven – 5-40 pans | $1,000 each | $600-$3,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | 3-4 pan capacity no longer available |
| Electric Convection Oven – full-size | $500 each | $1,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Electric Hot Food Cabinet – half-size | $450 each | $150 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Electric Steam Cooker | $2,500 each | $400-$2,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | Now split into different tiers |
| Gas Steam Cooker | $3,400 each | $1,000 each | OR and WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily |
In addition, Energy Trust would like to highlight incentives that will be discontinued in 2025:
| Equipment | 2024 Incentive | 2025 Incentive | State | Programs Impacted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer-installed RTU Controls (Economizer, DCV and Variable Speed Supply Fan) | $29-$100 per ton | Discontinued in 2025 | OR and WA | Existing Buildings, Multifamily | Added new tier for heat pump type heaters |
| Garage Exhaust Ventilation Controls | $0.10-$0.50 per CFM | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Existing Buildings, Multifamily | |
| Air-Cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-Split Ductless Heat Pump | $1 per sq ft of area served by VRF | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Existing Buildings, Multifamily | |
| Electric Convection Oven - half-size** | $300 each | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Existing Buildings, Multifamily | |
| Electric Combination Oven - 3-4 pans*** | $500 each | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Existing Buildings, Multifamily | Added new tier for steam traps operating above 50 psig |
| Residential Gas Furnace in Multifamily**** | $1,600 each | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Multifamily | |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps - single speed ECMs***** | 200-300 each | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Multifamily | Added new tier for sites with electric resistance heating |
| Central Air Conditioning | $100-$250 per unit | Discontinued in 2025 | OR | Multifamily | Added new tier for ECMs more than 1/6 hp Single speed ECM no longer available |
*Energy Trust also updated requirements for several commercial and multifamily incentives effective January 1, 2025. Please follow the links below to view complete eligibility requirements:
Commercial forms – Oregon and Washington
Multifamily forms – Oregon and Washington
** Full-size convection ovens are still available in OR
*** Combination ovens with 5+ pans are still available in OR
**** Gas furnaces still qualify for Savings within Reach, On-bill Repayment, regional offerings and Community Partner offerings
***** Variable speed ECMs are still available in OR
The following incentive changes for Washington customers will go into effect on January 1, 2025:
| Equipment* | 2024 Incentive | 2025 Incentive | State | Programs Impacted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Steam Cooker | $3,400 each | $1,000 each | OR and WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Infrared Radiant Heater | $1.25-$2.25 per kBtu/h | $4.00-5.00 per kBtu/h | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | |
| Steam Traps - Dry Cleaners | $350 per trap | $250 per trap | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | |
| Steam Traps - Commercial sites | $400-$500 per trap | $400-500 per trap | OR and WA | Existing Buildings | Added new tier for steam traps operating above 50 psig |
The following incentives for Washington customers will be discontinued as of January 1, 2025:
| Equipment | 2024 Incentive | 2025 Incentive | State | Programs Impacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer-installed RTU Controls with DCV | $29 per ton | Discontinued in 2025 | OR and WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Combination Oven | $750 each | Discontinued in 2025 | WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Convection Oven | $315 each | Discontinued in 2025 | WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Double Rack Oven | $2,000 each | Discontinued in 2025 | WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Single Rack Oven | $1,500 each | Discontinued in 2025 | WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Clothes washers – In Unit and Laundry Centers | $30-$45 each | Discontinued in 2025 | WA | Multifamily |
*Energy Trust also updated requirements for several commercial and multifamily incentives effective January 1, 2025. Please follow the links below to view complete eligibility requirements:
Commercial forms – Oregon and Washington
Multifamily forms – Oregon and Washington
Energy Trust now offers the following new incentives for Oregon customers as of January 1, 2025:
| Equipment* | 2025 Incentive | State | Programs Impacted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Efficiency Gas Fryer | Standard Vat | $1,500 each | OR and WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Large Vat | $2,000 each | ||||
| High Efficiency Electric Fryer | Standard or Split Vat | $800 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Large Vat | $1,000 each | ||||
| Gas Combination Oven | 5-40 pan capacity | $1,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Convection Oven | Full-size | $500 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Commercial Dishwasher - new types | Single tank, door type, undercounter or pot, pan and utensil (PPU) types | $750-$1,200 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Electric Griddle | Single-sided | $1,000 each | OR | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| Gas Griddle | Single-sided | $1,000 each | OR and WA | Existing Buildings and Multifamily | |
| High Speed Doors on Walk-in Coolers and Freezers | Walk-In Cooler - retrofit/ upgrade | $14,000 per door | OR | Existing Buildings | |
| Walk-In Freezer - retrofit/ upgrade | $17,000 per door | ||||
| Walk-In Cooler - new install or replacement | $11,000 per door | ||||
| Walk-In Freezer - new install or replacement | $14,000 per door | ||||
| Advanced Controls on Walk-Ins | Retrofit | $1,200 per control | OR | Existing Buildings | |
| New/Replacement | $500 per control |
Please note that multifamily incentive amounts are based on the date equipment was purchased, rather than the installation date (equipment purchased in 2024 but installed in 20 w25 will receive the 2024 incentive). Existing Buildings incentive amounts are based on the installation date (equipment purchased in 2024 but installed in 2025 will receive the 2025 incentive).
For help with commercial and multifamily incentive updates, please contact Heath Heiberg, Existing Buildings Trade Ally Manager, at hheiberg@trccompanies.com.
If you have questions about any of our upcoming incentive changes, please reach out to your trade ally coordinator. You can also reach Heath Heiberg, Trade Ally Manager, at hheiberg@trccompanies.com.