Ashland Electric Utility - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

September 18, 2024

Summary

The City of Ashland Conservation District offers a wide variety of incentives for residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of eligible homes, or build new homes that meet efficient design standards. The Energy Efficiency program includes an on-site home energy review from a Residential Energy Analyst. Following this review and approval, rebates are available for weatherization and heating/cooling rebates. Other rebates include upgrades to heat pump water heaters, washers/dryers, and induction cookers. Appliances must be ENERGY STAR certified. Interested customers should see the specific application forms, for more information about these appliance rebates.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://ashlandoregon.gov/584/Residential-Incentives
Administrator: City of Ashland
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Insulation
  • Food Service Equipment
  • HVAC
  • Passenger Electric Vehicles
Incentive Amount: Weatherization
Windows: $6 - $8/sq. ft.
Attic Insulation: $0.26 - $0.65/sq. ft.
Wall Insulation: $0.66/sq. ft.
Floor Insulation: $0.40/sq. ft.

Heating/Cooling
Forced Air Heat Pump: $500 - $900
Forced Air Duct Sealing: $250 - $300
Ductless Heat Pumps: $500 - $1,200

Appliances
Heat Pump Water Heater: $600
ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer: $60
ENERGY STAR Dryer: $50
Induction Cooktop: $150 electric-to-induction, $200 gas-to-induction

Transportation
E-Bike: $300 - $600
Battery Electric Vehicle: $1,000
Zero Emission Motorcycle: $750
Equipment Requirements: Forced Air Heat Pump/Variable Speed Compressor: 8.5 or greater HSPF2
Ductless Heat Pump: 9.5 or greater HSPF2
Heat Pump Water Heater: at least Tier III and listed on City of Ashland Qualified Product List
Clothes Washers and Dryers: Must be ENERGY STAR Certified

For a full list of equipment requirements, please visit the program website
Installation Requirements: Window Replacements and Insulation: requires energy audit performed by the City before installation
Heat Pump: must be installed and commissioned by a heating contractor on the City's approved list

Incentives

This program has 8 incentives
Technologies: Windows
Sectors: Residential, Multifamily Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 6.00 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 8.00 $/square foot
Technologies: Building Insulation, Insulation
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 0.26 $/square foot, The incentive has a minimum of 0.66 $/square foot
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 500.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 1200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Duct/Air sealing
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of $250.00, The incentive has a minimum of $300.00
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 600.00 $
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 60.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Food Service Equipment
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 150.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Passenger Electric Vehicles
Sectors: Residential, Low Income Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 1000.00 $

Contact

Name: Climate, Energy & Conservation
Organization: City of Ashland
Address: 51 Winburn Way
Ashland OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-5306
Email: climate@ashland.or.us

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.