Energy Trust of Oregon and NW Natural are collaborating to serve customers in Oregon communities. To support energy savings in these areas, Energy Trust and NW Natural are offering limited-time increased incentives to select customers who install energy-efficient upgrades in their home.
Interested in saving energy at your business? Check out our increased incentives for commercial businesses.
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Establish your eligibility
You must live in either ZIP code 97424 or 97426 and primarily heat your home with natural gas provided by NW Natural. For pre-qualification, contact us at 1.866.311.1822 or residential@energytrust.org. We can help confirm your home’s eligibility.
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Select a contractor and have the work completed
To receive an Energy Trust cash incentive, we recommend working with an Energy Trust trade ally contractor in your area who is specially trained in energy efficiency. A list of local trade allies is included in the Resources tab under the eligibility map. You are also welcome to work with any contractor with a current Oregon Construction Contractors Board license.
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Submit your incentive application within 60 days of installation
To complete your application, you’ll need to enter information such as the installation date, equipment serial/model number and efficiency rating and include a scan or legible digital photo of your contractor’s invoice. Please gather this information before beginning your application.
Your contractor may help you complete the application form. Please allow six to eight weeks for incentive processing and payment.
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Energy Trust of Oregon
Residential
818 SW 3rd Ave #215
Portland, OR 97204Send by Email
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1.866.516.7592
The following limited-time increased incentives are only available to residences located within ZIP codes 97424 or 97426 and primarily heated with natural gas provided by NW Natural.
| Energy Upgrade | Limited-Time Increased Incentive Amount | Requirements |
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| Gas furnace1 | $1,000 |
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| ENERGY STAR® windows1 | $8 per square foot |
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| Wall insulation 1,2 | $0.95 per square foot |
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| Attic insulation1,2 | $1.25 per square foot |
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| Floor insulation1 | $0.70 per square foot |
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1 For multifamily residences, gas furnaces, windows and insulation only qualify for these incentives when installed in a duplex, triplex, fourplex or side-by-side property (such as a townhouse or rowhome).
2 Manufactured homes are not eligible for attic or wall insulation incentives.
In addition to limited-time increased incentives, Energy Trust also offers the incentives listed below:
| Energy Upgrade | Incentive | Requirements |
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| Smart thermostat | $80 |
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| Central air conditioner3 | $250 |
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| ENERGY STAR® windows3 | $1.75 per square foot |
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| ENERGY STAR windows3 | $4 per square foot |
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| High-efficiency direct-vent gas fireplace3 | $150 |
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| High-efficiency direct-vent gas fireplace3 | $250 |
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3 For multifamily residences, a central air conditioner, windows and gas fireplaces only qualify for these incentives when installed in a duplex, triplex, fourplex or side-by-side property (such as a townhouse or rowhome).
If your residence is not located within ZIP codes 97424 or 97426, you may still be eligible for other Energy Trust incentives. Please visit our Residential page or Multifamily page for lists of our other incentives.
In order to be eligible to receive increased incentives, you must live within ZIP codes 97424 or 97426 as shown below.
Local Trade Allies
Heating and Cooling
Alpine Heating and Air Conditioning
Phone: 541.688.0426
Email: alpineheatingandair@yahoo.com
Associated Heating & Air Conditioning
Phone: 541.683.2590
Email: brandy@associatedheating.com
Comfort Flow Heating
Phone: 541.726.0100
Email: helpingyou@comfortflow.com
Marshall’s Inc
Phone: 541.747.7445
Email: tiffanyh@marshallsinc.com
Pacific Air Comfort
Phone: 541.672.9510
Email: pacair@pacificaircomfort.com
Priority One Heating & Air Conditioning
Phone: 541.689.1004
Email: mark.milligan@priorityoneheating.com
Insulation
Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver
Phone: 541.485.2282
Email: kathleen@jldrenergysaver.com
Windows
Discount Windows Inc
Phone: 541.998.8984
Email: rebates@oregondiscountwindows.com
Your home must be located within the ZIP codes 97424 or 97426 and you must primarily heat your home with natural gas provided by NW Natural to be eligible for increased gas furnace, windows or insulation incentives. If you have any questions about your home’s eligibility, contact us at 1.866.311.1822 or residential@energytrust.org.
We strongly encourage you to work with an Energy Trust trade ally contractor. They are trained on our offerings and requirements, and we frequently verify the quality of their work. If you hire a contractor who is not a trade ally, they must have a current Oregon Construction Contractors Board license and comply with Energy Trust’s Home Retrofit Specifications manual to receive our limited-time increased incentives for NW Natural customers.
If you’d like a contractor recommendation, review our participating trade ally list or contact us at 1.866.311.1822 or residential@energytrust.org and we can connect you with an approved Energy Trust trade ally contractor.
To apply for your Energy Trust cash incentive, complete a 320NWN: Limited-time Increased Incentives for NW Natural Customers application form after your home energy upgrade has been completed. Be sure to attach all receipts, invoices and other supporting documents. Energy Trust must receive most applications within 60 days of installation. Once we receive your application, you should receive a check within six to eight weeks.
Some Energy Trust trade allies can provide you with an instant incentive as an immediate discount off your invoice. For a list of trade allies in your area that can offer Energy Trust instant incentives, visit the Find a Trade Ally Contractor page and search for “Instant Incentives.”
Select insulation types may be self-installed without a contractor. See the question below for more information.
Select insulation types may be self-installed without a contractor. See the Details tab for more information. Self-installed projects must follow the guidelines in our Home Retrofit Specifications manual and may require a quality assurance verification in order to receive a cash incentive. All other projects must be installed by an Energy Trust trade ally or an actively licensed contractor to ensure they function safely and correctly.
Yes. Energy Trust offers cash incentives and resources to make home energy improvements easier and more affordable. From installing new windows, to adding insulation or upgrading to a smart thermostat, we can help you make your home more energy efficient or even help you make your own clean, renewable energy. For a complete list of incentives, visit our Residential page or contact us at 1.866.311.1822 or residential@energytrust.org.
Yes. All incentives listed on 320NWN are available for rental properties.
Yes. Other than wall, attic and flat roof insulation, all of Energy Trust’s limited-time increased incentives for NW Natural customers are available for manufactured homes.
Yes. Most limited-time increased incentives are available for properties that are duplex, triplex, fourplex or side-by-side properties. From installing new windows, to replacing a heating system or upgrading to a smart thermostat, we can help you make your multifamily property more energy efficient. For a complete list of incentives, visit our Multifamily page or contact us at 1.877.510.2130 or multifamily@energytrust.org.