New Buildings

Reminder: New Buildings incentive changes effective January 1, 2019


Energy Trust of Oregon updates its incentives annually to ensure they remain cost effective. The following table reflects all incentive updates that went into effect on January 1, 2019. Please note that any incentives not listed below will remain at 2018 levels. Revised application forms are available on the trade ally resources web pages.

New Buildings program incentive changes effective January 1, 2019:

Measure2018 Incentive 2019 IncentiveDetails
Ice Machines$200 - $500 depending on type and capacityDiscontinuedENERGY STAR®
Screw-in LED Lamps, lobby or retail$10 - $20 depending on lumen levelDiscontinuedENERGY STAR
Under Counter High-Temp Dishwasher, gas hot water heat$600DiscontinuedENERGY STAR
NEW-Under Counter Low-Temp DishwasherNone$195ENERGY STAR
Stationary Single Tank Door/Upright Dishwasher, low temp$900$550ENERGY STAR
Stationary Single Tank Door/Upright Dishwasher, high temp$900$825ENERGY STAR
NEW-Pot, Pan and Utensil Dishwasher, High TemperatureNone$350ENERGY STAR
NEW-Multi Tank Conveyor DishwasherNone$800ENERGY STAR
Gas Convection Oven (Full Size)$600$315ENERGY STAR
Electric Convection Oven (Full Size)$600$315ENERGY STAR
Electric Fryer$400
$225ENERGY STAR
Gas Fryer$800$1,000ENERGY STAR
Electric Hot Food Holding Cabinet (Full Size)$1000$350ENERGY STAR
Electric Hot Food Holding Cabinet (Half Size)$500$350ENERGY STAR
Gas Steam Cooker$2,600$1,850ENERGY STAR
Electric Steam Cooker$1,300$2,500ENERGY STAR
NEW-Rack Oven (Single Rack)None$2,500
NEW-Rack Oven (Double Rack)None$5,000
Gas Griddle$500Discontinued
Electric Convection Oven (Half Size)$600Discontinued
Tank Water Heater – Commercial$2/kBtu/h School

$4/kBtu/h Lodging, Restaurant, Laundry
$3/kBtu/hCondensing, storage-type water heaters

Minimum 94.0% thermal efficiency rating

Capacity > 75,000 Btu/h

Tank volume ≥10gal

Office must be >5,500 sq ft, commercial gym must have showers
Tank Water Heater - Multifamily$4/kBtu/h$3/kBtu/hCondensing, storage-type water heaters

Minimum 94.0% thermal efficiency rating

Capacity > 75,000 Btu/h

Tank volume ≥10gal

Must have shared central DHW system
Tankless ≥ 200 kBtu/h - All CommercialLodging, restaurant, coin laundry $1.75/kBtu/h

Office, schools, gym
$1/kBtu/hMust not provide building space heating

Integral tank volume <10 gal

Minimum 92.0% thermal efficiency

Capacity ≥ 200 kBtu/h

Offices > 5000 sqft

Gyms must have shower facilities
Tankless ≥ 200 kBtu/h - Multifamily$1.75/kBtu/h$1/kBtu/hMust not provide building space heating

Integral tank volume <10 gal

Minimum 92.0% thermal efficiency

Capacity ≥ 200 kBtu/h

Must have shared central DHW system
Infrared Radiant Heaters, non-modulating$6.50/kBtu/h$5.50/kBtu/hLow intensity discharge, natural gas-fired, non-condensing, positive pressure system
Infrared Radiant Heaters, modulating$10/kBtu/h$7/kBtu/hLow intensity discharge, natural gas-fired, non-condensing, positive pressure system
Bathroom Aerator$5/kBtu/hDiscontinued (1.0 GPM and lower remain at $5)1.5 GPM
Showerhead/Shower Wand$10/kBtu/h$8.502.0 GPM or less

WaterSense certified
In-Unit LED Lamp (Multifamily or Lodging)$8 - $17 depending on installation setting and lamp type$1 all installation settings and lamp typesEach screw-in LED lamp must be installed into a new fixture socket at the completion of construction in lieu of an incandescent, halogen or fluorescent lamp.

LED must be ENERGY STAR certified or program approved

Project must be forecasted to complete construction by December 31, 2019.
NEW-Spa CoverNone$100Outdoor electric-heated spa
Minimum R-12 and at least 2 inches of insulation at all points

For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the New Buildings trade ally hotline at 1.877.467.0930 or newbuildings@energytrust.org.