Energy Trust of Oregon is pleased to announce new incentives for trade allies who install energy-efficient HVAC systems for their customers. As of June 1, 2020, extended capacity heat pumps installed as a residence’s primary heat source are now eligible for cash incentives up to $1,650.
Extended capacity heat pumps operate the same way as standard heat pumps and provide residents with year-round comfort by moving heat in or out of a home depending on the season. They are unlike standard single-speed, two-speed and other variable-speed heat pumps as they don’t commonly require inefficient backup heating systems to maintain home comfort. Rather, extended capacity heat pumps utilize technologically advanced compressors that are capable of efficiently operating in much colder outdoor temperatures.
By relying less on inefficient, backup heating systems, extended capacity heat pumps have the potential to save customers a considerable amount of energy, especially during the cold winter months.
The following extended capacity heat pump incentives are available for single-family, manufactured and multifamily* homes:
| Energy Upgrade | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Extended capacity heat pump | $650 | Must be residence’s primary heating source. Residence must have electricity provided by Portland General Electric or Pacific Power. Unit must be included in Energy Trust’s list of qualifying products. Controls must be set with an auxiliary heat lockout setting when available. May not use natural gas for backup heating. Cannot be combined with other Energy Trust heat pump or heat pump controls incentives. |
| Extended capacity heat pump replacing electric resistance heat | $1,350 | Must be residence’s primary heating source. Residence must have electricity provided by Portland General Electric or Pacific Power. |
| Extended capacity heat pump replacing electric resistance heat installed in a single-family rental property | $1,650 | Unit must be included in Energy Trust’s list of qualifying products. Controls must be set with an auxiliary heat lockout setting when available. |
| Extended capacity heat pump replacing electric resistance heat (Savings Within Reach) | $1,650 | May not use natural gas for backup heating. Cannot be combined with other Energy Trust heat pump or heat pump controls incentives. |
*For multifamily residences, extended capacity heat pump must be installed in a side-by-side property (such as a townhouse or rowhome) or duplex, triplex or fourplex. Contact the Existing Multifamily program at 1.877.510.2130 for additional information.
To provide the Trade Ally Network with more details about unit specification requirements and best installation practices, Energy Trust is hosting free extended capacity heat pump webinars throughout June. Click on a date below to register:
June 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
June 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
To apply for these new incentives, ensure the system is on the extended capacity qualified products list and use form 320ECHP. More information is located on our Residential extended capacity heat pump page. Contact the Home Retrofit trade ally team at 1.866.365.3526 or residential@energytrust.org for additional information.