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.
| Measure | Change or new incentive | Incentive amount | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Dehumidification | Requirements and incentive change | $2.50 - $5 per pint per day | Incentive requirements |
| Irrigation Pump VFD, New | Increased horsepower limit and incentive change | $1,000-$2,300 per installed VFD, from 2 - 124.9 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Irrigation Pump VFD, Retrofit | Increased horsepower limit and incentive change | $2,500-$9,000 per installed VFD, from 2 - 124.9 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Industrial Pump VFD, New | Incentive change | $200-$500 per installed VFD, up to 22.5 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Industrial Pump VFD, Retrofit | New | $1,500-$12,000 per installed VFD, up to 100 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Industrial Fan VFD, New | Incentive change | $200-$500 per installed VFD hp, up to 22.5 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Industrial Fan VFD, Retrofit | Increased horsepower limit and incentive change | $1,000-$12,000 per installed VFD hp, up to 100 hp | Incentive requirements |
| Drip irrigation conversion | New | $500 per acre | Incentive requirements |
| Building Insulation | Requirements and incentive change | $0.90-$2.85 per sq.ft. | Incentive requirements |
| Pipe Insulation for Domestic Hot Water | Incentive change | $18 per ft. | Incentive requirements |
| Gas Heated Greenhouse | Updated Incentive ranges, New Double Wall Poly offer | $6 - $12 per kBtu/h in | Incentive requirements |
| Electric Heated Greenhouse | New | Varies by category | Incentive requirements |
| Smart Thermostat | New | $200 - $400 per qualified unit | Incentive requirements |