In July, the Oregon Department of Energy announced that it is offering $2 million in tax credits for commercial energy conservation projects under $20,000. The maximum tax credit is $7,000 per project. The filing deadline is June 20, 2017.
Qualifying projects include:
- Adjustable flow irrigation pumping
- Building envelope thermal retrofits
- Commercial greenhouse energy retrofits
- Commercial lighting
- Direct-fired radiant heating in high-volume spaces
- Ductless heat pumps with variable refrigerant flow
- Heat pump water heating
- High-performance home building
- Industrial piping insulation
- Outdoor LEDs
- Premium efficiency electric air conditioning
- Solar water heating
To get started, review the current offering and technical specifications on the Oregon Department of Energy website prior to construction or installation . Then fill out the initial application and mail it with a $75 fee. Alternatively, contact Mark Brady or Jen Wetherbee at energy.incentives@oregon.gov or at 800.221.8035 to get started.