Production Efficiency incentive changes in 2023


Energy Trust of Oregon updates incentives and requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure we provide cost effective savings for utility customers and trade allies. Most incentive and requirement changes take effect on January 1 of each year. Any off-cycle or mid-year changes are announced by email and posted in Insider. 

The incentive changes below went into effect on January 1, 2023, and only apply to the Production Efficiency program. Incentives not included in the list below remain unchanged. 

MeasureChange or new incentiveIncentive amountRequirements
Cannabis DehumidificationRequirements and incentive change$2.50 - $5 per pint per dayIncentive requirements
Irrigation Pump VFD, NewIncreased horsepower limit and incentive change$1,000-$2,300 per installed VFD, from 2 - 124.9 hpIncentive requirements
Irrigation Pump VFD, RetrofitIncreased horsepower limit and incentive change$2,500-$9,000 per installed VFD, from 2 - 124.9 hpIncentive requirements
Industrial Pump VFD, NewIncentive change$200-$500 per installed VFD, up to 22.5 hpIncentive requirements
Industrial Pump VFD, RetrofitNew$1,500-$12,000 per installed VFD, up to 100 hpIncentive requirements
Industrial Fan VFD, NewIncentive change$200-$500 per installed VFD hp, up to 22.5 hpIncentive requirements
Industrial Fan VFD, RetrofitIncreased horsepower limit and incentive change$1,000-$12,000 per installed VFD hp, up to 100 hpIncentive requirements
Drip irrigation conversionNew$500 per acreIncentive requirements
Building InsulationRequirements and incentive change$0.90-$2.85 per sq.ft.Incentive requirements
Pipe Insulation for Domestic Hot WaterIncentive change$18 per ft.Incentive requirements
Gas Heated Greenhouse Updated Incentive ranges, New Double Wall Poly offer$6 - $12 per kBtu/h inIncentive requirements
Electric Heated Greenhouse NewVaries by categoryIncentive requirements
Smart ThermostatNew$200 - $400 per qualified unitIncentive requirements