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New window incentive


Starting August 1, 2020, Energy Trust of Oregon will offer a new incentive for windows, doors and skylights that have a National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) U-Value rating of 0.24 or below.

This change provides a higher incentive for you and your customers when installing windows that save even more energy. Incentive amounts and eligible home types vary per state. See the new incentive listed below in bold:

Oregon
The following incentives are available for single-family homes, manufactured homes, and small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, condos or townhomes) in Oregon:

Window U-ValueIncentive amount
(effective August 1)
RequirementsHow to apply1
U-Value 0.30–0.28$1.75 per square footWindow, door or skylight must be installed between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space.

Must replace existing window, door or skylight.

Property must be located in Oregon and be primarily heated by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista.
Online application2 or Form 320C-WX
U-Value 0.27–0.25$4.00 per square foot
U-Value 0.24 or less$6.00 per square foot (effective August 1, 2020)

1 For more information on how to apply for window incentives for Oregon multifamily properties, visit www.energytrust.org/multifamily.

Washington
The following incentives are available for single-family homes, manufactured homes, and small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, condos or townhomes) in Washington:

Window U-ValueIncentive amount
(effective August 1)
RequirementsHow to apply1
U-Value 0.30–0.28$1.75 per square footWindow, door or skylight must be installed between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space.

Must replace existing window, door or skylight.

Property must be located in Washington and be primarily heated by NW Natural.
Online application2 or Form 320C-WX
U-Value 0.27–0.25$4.00 per square foot
U-Value 0.24 or less$10.00 per square foot (effective August 1, 2020)

2 Apply for U-Value 0.24 or less window incentives with Energy Trust’s online application starting September 1, 2020. For U-Value 0.24 or less windows installed in August, please use Form 320C-WX to apply.

For more information about Energy Trust’s new window incentives, visit our windows webpage www.energytrust.org/windows or contact the Residential trade ally team at residentialta@energytrust.org or 1.866.365.3526.