Industrial and Agricultural Production Efficiency Program

May 17, 2023

Summary

Energy Trust of Oregon offers the Industrial and Agricultural incentives to customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, and Avista. In order to qualify for these rebates, customers must be contributing to the Public Purpose Charge. Rebates and processes vary by project and are subject to funding availability.

Energy Trust offers a variety of resources and incentives for both industrial and agricultural facilities. Industrial facilities may take advantage of rebates for energy-efficient industrial equipment, lighting and lighting controls, custom energy-efficiency projects, operations and maintenance improvements, and strategic energy management. Agricultural facilities may utilize rebates for irrigation improvements, greenhouse and nursery upgrades, energy-efficient equipment, and lighting and lighting controls.


Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.energytrust.org/industry-agriculture/
Administrator: Energy Trust of Oregon
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Lighting
  • Lighting Controls/Sensors
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Motors
  • Motor VFDs
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Varies depending on technology
Maximum Incentive: Custom capital projects: $0.30/kWh, up to 70% of eligible electric project cost; $3.00/therm, up to 80% of eligible project cost
Custom operation and maintenance projects: $0.08/ annual kWh or $0.40/therm saved, up to 50% of project cost
Other: dependent on project type
Equipment Requirements: Minimum efficiency levels for all equipment is available on program web site

Contact

Name: Industry & Agriculture
Organization: Energy Trust of Oregon
Address: 421 SW Oak Street, Suite 300
Portland OR 97204
Phone: (866) 202-0576
Email: production@energytrust.org

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.