Energy Trust of Oregon Home Retrofit: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. “We offer cash back to you or your customers for installing energy-saving improvements” in existing homes.
Serves: Oregon homes served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas or Avista, subject to each measure's utility requirements.
Do I Qualify
- Heat-pump offers require PGE or Pacific Power electric service.
- Higher incentives require rental-property eligibility or Savings Within Reach eligibility.
- Use an eligible contractor and meet the current installation specifications.
- A central air conditioner has no equipment rebate printed on the residential chart.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump — owner-occupied home | HSPF2 7.50 or greater. Replaces an electric forced-air furnace. No gas backup. | $1,000 per system |
| Ducted heat pump — rental or Savings Within Reach | HSPF2 7.50 or greater. Replaces an electric forced-air furnace. No gas backup. | $3,000 per system |
| Extended capacity heat pump — owner-occupied home | Central ducted system meeting CEE Tier 1 Path A. Traditional air handler. No gas backup. | $1,000 per system |
| Extended capacity heat pump — rental or Savings Within Reach | Central ducted system meeting CEE Tier 1 Path A. Traditional air handler. No gas backup. | $2,000 per system |
| Ductless heat pump — owner-occupied home | HSPF2 8.10 or greater. Replaces electric resistance heating in the main living space. | $800 per residence |
| Ductless heat pump — rental or Savings Within Reach | HSPF2 8.10 or greater. Replaces electric resistance heating in the main living space. | $1,800 per residence |
| Gas furnace — rental or Savings Within Reach | 95% or greater AFUE. Primary heating source. Furnaces used as heat-pump backup do not qualify. | $1,600 per furnace |
| Smart thermostat — licensed contractor installation | Qualifying model in a home primarily heated by a gas forced-air furnace. | $250 per thermostat |
| Smart thermostat — self-installation | Qualifying model in a home primarily heated by a gas forced-air furnace. | $100 per thermostat |
Who Files It
The customer and contractor complete the application. Instant incentives are paid to the participating contractor.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm the equipment, existing heating system and utility qualify before ordering. Program guides and forms.
- Submit the signed application and installation documents within the program deadline.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Energy Trust of Oregon page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.