Wind Incentive Program

June 05, 2023

Summary

Energy Trust previously provided incentives for small-scale wind turbines that ranged in size from 1 kilowatt to 100 kW. Energy Trust no longer provides incentives for small-scale wind projects due to several factors. At this time, Energy Trust only considers offering incentives for community-scale installations, which include utility-grade wind turbines ranging in size from 1 megawatt to 20 MW, developed by municipalities, and in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territory in Oregon.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Oregon
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.energytrust.org/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-wind-power/
Administrator:	Energy Trust of Oregon
Start Date:	2007
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
Incentive Amount:	Incentive levels are based on a project’s cost in comparison to the market value of the energy produced, called above-market cost.
Maximum Incentive:	There is no cap or fixed percentage of the amount of above-market costs Energy Trust will pay
Eligible System Size:	1 to 20 MW considered under a custom incentive program
Equipment Requirements:	Utility-grade wind turbines ranging in size from 1 megawatt to 20 MW, developed by municipalities for community-scale installations under a custom incentive program
Installation Requirements:	Installed in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territory in Oregon and meeting installations requirements considered under a custom incentive program
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:	Energy Trust negotiates a share of the project's RECs which are held in trust for the ratepayers who contribute to Energy Trust.

Contact

Name:	Public Information Officer - Energy Trust
Organization:	Energy Trust of Oregon
Address:	421 SW Oak Street, Suite 300 Portland OR 97204
Phone:	(503) 493-8888
Email:	info@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.