At the end of each year, Energy Trust updates incentives to ensure we offer cost effective savings and renewable energy options for customers. We also add or remove incentives during this annual update. Incentive changes for all programs in 2020 are summarized below. Unless noted otherwise, incentive updates went into effect on January 1, 2020.
Commercial
Existing Buildings – Oregon
The following updates apply to Energy Trust Existing Buildings projects. Incentives which are not included in the list below remain unchanged as of January 1, 2020. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.
| Measure | 2019 Incentive | 2020 Incentive | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging and Foodservice Equipment | |||
| Ductless Heat Pump (New) | N/A | $200/ton of cooling capacity | Minimum efficiency of 16 SEER and 9 HSPF. No baseboard heating in spaces directly served by DHP. Single compressor systems with up to two heads per dwelling unit. Eligible only in lodging. |
| Bathroom Faucet Aerators | $3 each | $2 each | ≤ 0.5 GPM. Minimum 15 purchased per site. Site receives water heating from a participating utility. |
| Commercial Vent Hood | $750/fan motor hp | $750/controlled motor hp | Motor speeds must be controlled by a programmable controller, with scheduling, occupancy sensing, and heat sensing capabilities. Variable speed control must be installed on both the make-up air unit motor and the hood exhaust motor. Make-up air must be tempered. Retrofit hp must not exceed total existing hp of make-up air unit and exhaust fan motor. |
| Grocery | |||
| Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls | $40–$50/linear ft of door | $40–$50/linear ft of door | Technology that reduces energy consumption of ASH based on sensing humidity, dew point or condensation, with expected reduction of 50% or greater for the glass door (if applicable) and door frame. ASH controls must not be present prior to installation. Does not have an existing refrigeration EMS. Does not apply to doors without ASH. Site receives electricity from a participating utility. |
| Evaporator Fan Motors | $80–$120/motor replaced | $80–$120/motor replaced | Retrofit case from a shaded pole or permanent split capacitor to an electronically commutated motor (ECM) or a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). Site receives electricity from a participating utility. |
| Evaporator Fan Controls | $100/fan control | Discontinued | |
| Oversized Condenser w/VFD Air or Evaporatively Cooled Condenser | $120/condenser ton | Discontinued | |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls (FHPC), Single Compressor, Condensing Unit | $100/compressor hp | Discontinued | |
| FHPC, Single Compressor, Remote Condenser | $60/compressor hp | Discontinued | |
| LED Display Case Lighting Motion Sensors | $2–$4/linear ft of fixture | $2–$3/linear ft of fixture | |
| Computer Equipment | |||
| Load-Sensing Plug Strip | $20 each | Discontinued | |
| Occupancy Sensor Plug Strip | $20 each | Discontinued | |
| HVAC and Water Heating | |||
| Commercial Hot Water Condensing Boiler, Space Heating | $8-10/kBtu/h input | Discontinued | |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler (New) | N/A | $3.25/kBtu/h input | Minimum 94% efficiency (either AFUE or thermal efficiency). Redundant, lagging or backup boilers do not qualify. Boilers used for DHW or pool heating do not qualify. Boilers, also known as “heat adders”, serving the water loops in water-source heat pump systems do not qualify. Boiler system design return temperature must be appropriate to condensing functionality. Cannot be combined with the Modulating Boiler Burner measure. |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | $2/kBtu/h input | $5/kBtu/h input | Installed on a natural gas-fired boiler that is used for space heating. Boilers used for process heating, DHW or pool heating are not eligible. 5-to-1 turndown ratio or higher. Replacement of a dual stage burner or an on-off burner. Cannot be combined with the Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler measure. |
| Hydronic Heating Circulator Pumps (New) | N/A | $100-$750 each | Used in hydronic heating application. Limited to in-line circulators with horizontal motors. Pump motors must be ECM, not induction. Site receives electricity from a participating utility. |
| Insulation | |||
| Attic Insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.60/sq ft | Insulate attic to ≥ R-25 efficiency rating. No existing insulation, unless damaged or missing. Damaged or missing insulation must be prequalified and documented by the installation contractor. |
| Roof Insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.50-$1/sq ft | Insulate roof to ≥ R-15 or ≥ R-30 efficiency rating. No existing insulation, unless existing is damaged or missing. Damaged or missing insulation must be prequalified and documented by the installation contractor. |
| Roof Insulation | $0.30/sq ft | $1.00/sq ft | Insulate roof to ≥ R-30 efficiency rating. Existing insulation must be ≤ R-5. |
| Wall Insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.60/sq ft | Insulate wall to ≥ R-20 efficiency rating. No existing insulation. |
| Pipe Insulation | $2-$6/lineal ft of pipe | $4-$12/lineal ft of pipe | No existing insulation. Jacketing that provides an appropriate level of protection for the insulation under the given environmental conditions to maintain the life of the insulation. This will commonly be All Service Jacketing (ASJ) or PVC in indoor applications and aluminum or stainless steel jacketing for outdoor projects. Pipe diameter ≤ 1.5” will insulate to at least 1.5” thickness. Piping must be part of a system using natural gas provided by a participating utility. Pipe diameter > 1.5” will insulate to at least 2” thickness. |
| Compressed Air | |||
| Zero-Loss Condensate Drains | $100 each | Discontinued | |
| Cycling Refrigerated Dryers | $2/scfm rated capacity | Discontinued | |
| Additional Receiver Capacity | $2.50/gallon | Discontinued | |
| Low-Pressure Drop Filters | $1.50/scfm rated capacity | Discontinued | |
| Service Shops and Warehouses | |||
| Inverter-Driven Welder | $1,200 each | $1,200 each | Replacing existing functioning transformer driven welders. Run time of at least 2,000 hours/year (including standby time). Maximum of 25 welders replaced or purchased per site (if 26 welders or more in a single project, please contact Energy Trust). Rated to at least 210 Amps and at least 40% duty cycle. Welders for residential/hobbyist use are not eligible. |
For more information about Existing Buildings standard incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.
New Buildings – Oregon
The following updates apply to Energy Trust New Buildings projects. Incentives which are not included in the list below remain unchanged as of January 1, 2020. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.
| Measure | Details | 2019 Incentive | 2020 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial bathroom aerators | 0.5 GPM or less Private bathrooms only (ex. lodging, hospital) | $5 | $2 |
| ECM or PMSM evaporator motor for walk-in coolers and freezers | Applicable to evaporator fan motors for refrigeration system evaporators in walk-in cases only Electrically commutated or permanent magnet synchronous motors | New | $30 |
| Condensing boiler | 94% efficiency or better (either AFUE or thermal efficiency) Boiler must be for HVAC (not providing DHW or pool heating) Must have design return temperature appropriate to condensing functionality Fuel type: Gas | New | $2 per 100 sq ft served by boiler |
| Condensing tankless water heater < 200 kBtu/h (Multifamily) | Stacked structures with units functioning as central water heating Installation of condensing tankless water heaters with energy factor (EF) greater than or equal to 0.93 No external storage tanks | $200 | $300 |
| Anti-sweat heater controls for reach-in doors | $30-$40/linear ft depending on case temperature | Discontinued | |
| Variable frequency drive (VFD) on condenser fan | $100/condenser fan hp | Discontinued | |
| Oversized condenser with VFD | $60/ton of condenser capacity | Discontinued | |
| Refrigeration controls (floating head and floating suction pressure controls) | $15 - $100 per hp depending on configuration | Discontinued | |
| In-unit LED (Multifamily or Lodging) | ENERGY STAR® or program approved | $1 | Discontinued |
For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, email the New Buildings trade ally team or call 1.877.467.0930.
Southwest Washington Commercial
The following updates apply to Energy Trust Existing Buildings, greenhouses and New Buildings projects in Southwest Washington, and unless otherwise noted, will go into effect on January 1, 2020. Incentives which are not included in the list below will remain unchanged on January 1, 2020. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.
| Measure | 2019 Incentive | 2020 Incentive | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Buildings | |||
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler (New) | N/A | $3.25/kBtu/h input | Minimum 94% efficiency (either AFUE or thermal efficiency). Redundant, lagging or backup boilers do not qualify. Boilers used for DHW or pool heating do not qualify. Boilers, also known as “heat adders,” serving the water loops in water-source heat pump systems do not qualify. Boiler system design return temperature must be appropriate to condensing functionality. Cannot be combined with the Modulating Boiler Burner measure. |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | $2/kBtu/h input | $5/kBtu/h of burner rated capacity | Installed on a natural gas-fired boiler used for space heating. Boilers used for process heating, DHW or pool heating are not eligible. 5-to-1 turndown ratio or higher. Replacement of a dual stage burner or an on-off burner. Cannot be combined with the Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler measure. |
| Commercial Condensing Pool Heater (New) | N/A | $2.35–$3.50/sq ft of pool surface area served by heater | Replacement of a gas-fired pool heater with capacity ≥ 350 kBtu/h. Minimum 96% thermal efficiency. Covered pools and spas are not eligible. |
| Bathroom Faucet Aerators | $3 each | $2 each | ≤ 0.5 GPM. Minimum 15 purchased per site. Gas water heating. |
| Commercial Vent Hood with DCV (New) | N/A | $750/controlled motor hp | Motor speeds must be controlled by a programmable controller, with scheduling, occupancy sensing, and heat sensing capabilities. Variable speed control must be installed on both the make-up air unit motor and the hood exhaust motor. Make up air must be tempered. Retrofit hp must not exceed total existing hp of makeup air unit and exhaust fan motor. Gas-heated spaces. |
| Attic insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.60/sq ft | No existing insulation, unless existing is damaged or missing. Damaged or missing insulation must be prequalified and documented by the installation contractor. Insulate to at least R-25 efficiency rating. |
| Roof Insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.50-$1.00/sq ft | No existing insulation, unless existing is damaged or missing. Damaged or missing insulation must be prequalified and documented by the installation contractor. Insulate to at least R-15 or R-30 efficiency rating. |
| Roof Insulation | $0.30/sq ft | $1.00/sq ft | Existing insulation is R-5 or less. Insulate to at least R-30 efficiency rating. |
| Wall Insulation | $0.60/sq ft | $0.60/sq ft | No existing insulation. Insulate to at least R-20 efficiency rating. |
| Pipe Insulation | $2–$6/lineal ft | $4–$12/lineal ft | No existing insulation. Jacketing that provides an appropriate level of protection for the insulation under the given environmental conditions to maintain the life of the insulation. This will commonly be All Service Jacketing (ASJ) or PVC in indoor applications and aluminum or stainless steel jacketing for outdoor projects. Pipe diameter ≤ 1.5” will insulate to at least 1.5” thickness. Pipe diameter > 1.5” will insulate to at least 2” thickness. Piping must be part of a system using natural gas. |
| Greenhouses | |||
| Thermal Curtains | $0.30/sq ft | $1.17/sq ft of conditioned floor space | |
| Infrared Polyethylene Greenhouse Film | $0.32/sq ft | $0.10/sq ft | |
| Under-bench Heating | $1.05/sq ft | $2.19/sq ft | |
| New Buildings | |||
| Commercial Hot Water Condensing Boiler, Space Heating | $8–$10/kBtu/h input | Discontinued | |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler (New) | N/A | $0.02/sq ft | Minimum 94% efficiency (either AFUE or thermal efficiency). Load to be served by HVAC boiler must meet the 94% efficiency requirement. Redundant, lagging or backup boilers do not qualify. Must verify area (sq ft) served by the boiler. Boilers used for DHW or pool heating do not qualify. Boilers, also known as “heat adders,” serving the water loops in water-source heat pump systems are not eligible. Boiler system design return temperature must be appropriate to condensing functionality. |
| Bathroom Faucet Aerator (New) | N/A | $2 each | ≤ 0.5 GPM. Minimum 15 purchased per site. Gas water heating. |
| Kitchen Faucet Aerator (New) | N/A | $5 each | ≤ 1.5 GPM. Minimum 15 purchased per site. Gas water heating. |
| Add Doors to Open Refrigerated Cases | $100/linear ft of door | Discontinued | |
For more information about standard incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.
Multifamily
Existing Multifamily – Oregon
The following updates apply to Energy Trust Multifamily projects. Incentives which are not included in the list below remain unchanged as of January 1, 2020. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.
New Incentives
Hydronic Heating Circulator—$150-$750 for hydronic heating circulator pumps with electronically commutated (ECM) motors installed on central hydronic heating systems. Incentive amount dependent on pump HP. Aligns with Existing Buildings.
Commercial Pool Pump—$230 for variable speed self-priming pool pump in commercial settings. Must meet specific Weighted Energy Factor (WEF) requirements depending on pump HP. See program representative for details.
Condensing Pool Heating—Incentive for condensing gas pool heaters. Both outdoor and indoor pools qualify. Incentive amount dependent on pool area. Outdoor pool incentive $3.50 per sq ft and indoor pool incentive $2.35 per sq ft.
Outdoor Spa Cover—$100 per spa. Incentive requirements. Aligns with Residential.
Updated Incentives
Condensing gas boilers—Shifting to flat rate incentive of $8.50 per kBtu/h for all commercial sizes. Minimum efficiency of 94% AFUE or Thermal Efficiency.
Heat pump water heater—Savings Within Reach additional incentive changing to $270 from $375. Incentive available through distributors and retailers will be unchanged.
Smart thermostat— Increased incentive to $100 from $50 for qualifying smart thermostats. Aligns with Residential.
As of January 1, 2020, you can find revised application forms at the Existing Multifamily forms page. For more details on new and updated incentives for Existing Multifamily in 2020, please contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.
New and Existing Multifamily – Southwest Washington
The following updates apply to Energy Trust Existing Multifamily and New Multifamily projects in Southwest Washington. Unless otherwise noted, they went into effect on January 1, 2020. Incentives which are not included in the list below remain unchanged after January 1, 2020. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.
| Measure | 2019 Incentive | 2020 Incentive | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing Multifamily Buildings | |||
| Condensing Furnace (New) | N/A | $1.50–$3/kBtu/h input capacity | Be part of a centralized heating system serving at least two dwelling units or regularly occupied multifamily common space. Serve multifamily space with continuous occupancy (e.g., living units, common spaces) to qualify. Furnaces serving spaces without continuous occupancy (e.g., office spaces) do not qualify for this measure. Natural gas condensing furnace with input capacity < 225 kBtu/h. If furnace is rated in both thermal efficiency and AFUE, thermal efficiency shall be used to determine qualification. At least 91% efficiency rating. |
| Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h | $300 each | $300 each | Gas-condensing DHW, not used for space heating. Stacked structures with central water heating. Uniform energy factor > 0.93. Input < 200 kBtu/h per water heater. Additional hot water storage tanks cannot be added. |
| Hot Water Condensing Boilers, Space Heating | $8-10/kBtu/h input | Discontinued | |
| Commercial Condensing Pool Heater (New) | N/A | $2.35–$3.50 /sq ft of pool surface area served by heater | Replacement of a gas-fired pool heater with capacity ≥ 350 kBtu/h. Minimum 96% thermal efficiency. Covered pools and spas are not eligible. |
| Commercial Vent Hood with DCV (New) | N/A | $750/controlled motor hp | Motor speeds must be controlled by a programmable controller, with scheduling, occupancy sensing, and heat sensing capabilities. Variable speed control must be installed on both the make-up air unit motor and the hood exhaust motor. Make up air must be tempered. Retrofit hp must not exceed total existing hp of makeup air unit and exhaust fan motor. Gas-heated spaces. |
| Attic/Ceiling Insulation (New) | N/A | $0.25/sq ft | Existing insulation is R-18 or less. Insulate to at least R-49 efficiency rating. Eligible only for stacked structures with five or more units. Gas-heated spaces. |
| Flat Roof Insulation (New) | N/A | $0.30/sq ft | Existing insulation is R-5 or less. Insulate to at least R-20 efficiency rating. Eligible for structures up to three stories. Gas-heated spaces. |
| Pipe Insulation (New) | N/A | $4/lineal ft | Jacketing that provides an appropriate level of protection for the insulation under the given environmental conditions to maintain the life of the insulation. This will commonly be All Service Jacketing (ASJ) or PVC in indoor applications and aluminum or stainless steel jacketing for outdoor projects. Pipe diameter ≤ 1.5” will insulate to at least 1.5” thickness. Pipe diameter > 1.5” will insulate to at least 2” thickness. Eligible only for DHW and low pressure steam (< 15 psig) piping. DHW water must be part of a central gas-fired system with recirculation to qualify. No existing insulation. Gas water heating. |
| New Multifamily Buildings | |||
| Multifamily Condensing Furnace (New) | N/A | $1.50–$3/kBtu/h input capacity | Be part of a centralized heating system serving at least two dwelling units or regularly occupied multifamily common space. Serve multifamily space with continuous occupancy (e.g., living units, common spaces) to qualify. Furnaces serving spaces without continuous occupancy (e.g., office spaces) do not qualify for this measure. Natural gas condensing furnace with input capacity < 225 kBtu/h. If furnace is rated in both thermal efficiency and AFUE, thermal efficiency shall be used to determine qualification. At least 91% efficiency rating. |
| Multifamily Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h | $300 each | $300 each | Gas-condensing DHW, not used for space heating. Stacked structures with central water heating. Uniform energy factor > 0.93. Input < 200 kBtu/h per water heater. Additional hot water storage tanks cannot be added. |
| Multifamily Hot Water Condensing Boilers, Space Heating | $8–10/kBtu/h input | Discontinued | |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler (New) | N/A | $0.02/sq ft | Minimum 94% efficiency (either AFUE or thermal efficiency). Load to be served by HVAC boiler must meet the 94% efficiency requirement. Redundant, lagging or backup boilers do not qualify. Must verify area (sq ft) served by the boiler. Boilers used for DHW or pool heating do not qualify. Boilers, also known as “heat adders”, serving the water loops in water-source heat pump systems are not eligible. Boiler system design return temperature must be appropriate to condensing functionality. |
For more information about standard incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.
Residential
EPS New Construction
Whole Home Incentives
The EPS New Construction offering issues incentives to builders and verifiers based on how well their homes perform with respect to energy codes in Oregon and Washington. We will increase incentives in late January 2020, in both Oregon and Washington, to encourage more participation at higher above-code levels.
In response to federal standard changes and stakeholder input, we will introduce a reference home with a new baseline for Oregon homes in 2020. The baseline will:
- Incorporate additional savings from fireplaces and smart thermostats.
- Apply more stringent infiltration and furnace fan motor assumptions.
- Result in a small decrease in the savings and percentage that homes can achieve above code, compared to the 2019 baseline.
We will also implement a requirement for gas space heating in homes in gas-only territory, similar to the requirement for homes in Washington.
We do not plan to adjust the code reference baseline for Washington homes in 2020.
Early Design Assistance (EDA) Incentives
Starting in January 2020, builders in Southwest Washington will be eligible to receive a $500 incentive for conducting an EDA meeting. Builders in Oregon will still be eligible to receive incentives for hosting EDA meetings.
If you have questions email eps@energytrust.org or call the trade ally hotline at 1.877.238.0698.
Home Retrofit – Oregon & Southwest Washington
The following changes went into effect on January 1, 2020, and only apply to the Home Retrofit program. Any incentives not mentioned below remain unchanged in January 2020.
- Lighting: A-lamp LED—The incentive for A-lamp LEDs directly installed by trade ally contractors will decrease to $4.75. Installed products must replace incandescent or halogen bulbs. For more information on how to offer direct install, please email residentialta@energytrust.org.
- Lighting: Reflector LED—The incentive for reflector LEDs directly installed by trade ally contractors will decrease to $6.25. Installed products must replace incandescent or halogen bulbs. For more information on how to offer direct install, please email residentialta@energytrust.org.
- Heat pump water heater—The customer-facing incentives for heat pump water heaters through Savings Within Reach and for rental properties will decrease to $270. Eligible models must meet Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA’s) advanced water heater specification tier 3 and replace an existing electric water heater. Tank may be any size.
- Exterior wall insulation, knee wall insulation and rim joist insulation will all be classified as wall insulation. This means that insulated space for knee walls and rim joist will now be eligible for Oregon Savings Within Reach or in rental property incentives at $0.50 per square foot. Please note the installation specifications for knee wall and rim joist will stay the same but the incentive name will be simplified to wall insulation.
- Attic, floor and wall insulation (exterior, knee wall and rim joist) installed in Washington properties—All incentives for insulation installed in Washington single-family or small multifamily residences (duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes or side-by-side properties) will increase to $0.60 per square foot.
As of January 1, 2020, you can find revised application forms on the Forms and Resources page.
| Measure | Primary Heating Fuel | Details | 2019 Incentive | 2020 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting: A-lamp LED | Electric | Product lumens per watt and ENERGY STAR® requirements apply. Must replace incandescent or halogen bulb. | $5.50 | $4.75 |
| Lighting: Reflector LED | Electric | Product lumens per watt and ENERGY STAR requirements apply. Must replace incandescent or halogen bulb. | $8.00 | $6.25 |
| Heat pump water heater | Electric | Eligible models must meet Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA’s) advanced water heater specification tier 3 and replace an existing electric water heater. Tank may be any size. | $375 | $270 |
| Wall Insulation: exterior wall, knee wall and rim joist insulation for Oregon single-family homes | Gas or electric | Exterior wall insulation: If existing condition is R-4 or less, insulate to R-11 or fill wall cavity; all heated exterior wall surfaces must be insulated. Up to $150 total; must be installed with qualifying attic insulation installation and be submitted on the same incentive application. Knee wall insulation: R-15 for 2×4 cavities; R-21 for 2×6 cavities; cover attic side of wall with vapor permeable air barrier. Please note: Attic insulation must be R-19 or higher in order for knee wall insulation to be eligible for an incentive. Rim joist insulation: If existing condition is R-4 or less, insulate to R-15 or fill cavity. | $0.30 per sq ft Standard $0.50 per sq ft Savings Within Reach & rental properties | $0.30 per sq ft Standard $0.50 per sq ft Savings Within Reach & rental properties |
| Attic insulation for Washington properties | Gas | Existing insulation must be R-11 or less. Must insulate to R-38 or greater or fill cavity. | $0.25 per sq ft | $0.60 per sq ft |
| Wall Insulation: exterior wall, knee wall and rim joist insulation for Oregon single-family homes (Savings Within Reach and rental properties) | Gas | Exterior wall insulation: If existing condition is R-4 or less, insulate to R-11 or fill wall cavity; all heated exterior wall surfaces must be insulated. Up to $150 total; must be installed with qualifying attic insulation installation and be submitted on the same incentive application. Knee wall insulation: R-15 for 2×4 cavities; R-21 for 2×6 cavities; cover attic side of wall with vapor permeable air barrier. Please note: Attic insulation must be R-19 or higher in order for knee wall insulation to be eligible for an incentive. Rim joist insulation: If existing condition is R-4 or less, insulate to R-15 or fill cavity. | $0.30 per sq ft | $0.60 per sq ft |
| Floor insulation for Washington properties | Gas | Existing insulation must be R-0. Must insulate to R-30 or greater or fill cavity. | $0.30 per sq ft | $0.60 per sq ft |
For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the Home Retrofit team at 1.866.365.3526.