Oregon

Summary: House Bill 3201, introduced in 2007, provides homeowners and businesses tax credits for investments in energy efficiency.  Homeowner tax credits extend to investments in premium-efficiency appliances, heating and cooling systems, duct systems, closed-loop geothermal space or water heating systems, solar water and space heating systems, photovoltaics, wind, fuel cells, and alternative fuel vehicles and charging or fueling systems. 

Businesses may obtain credit for investments in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources, sustainable buildings, and less-polluting transportation fuels.  The tax credit can cover costs directly related to the project, including equipment cost, engineering and design fees, materials, supplies and installation costs. Loan fees and permit costs also may be claimed. However, replacing equipment at the end of its useful life or equipment required to meet codes or other government regulations are not eligible. Maintenance costs are also not eligible.

Links:

• For more information on Oregon's incentives, please visit DSIRE.
• To peruse the text of the bill, click here: Legislation
• For more information on the Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC), please visit the Oregon Department of Energy.
• For more information on the Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC), please visit the Oregon Department of Energy.

Contact:

Matt Hale
Phone: 503-373-7560
E-Mail: Matt.Hale@state.or.us

Summary: The Energy Trust of Oregon offers numerous rebates to promote energy efficiency, which are funded by a system benefits charge on utility rates. Click on the links to DSIRE below for more detailed information.

Links:

• Energy Trust - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate for Existing Buildings
• Energy Trust - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate for New Buildings
• Energy Trust - Home Energy Savings for Existing Homes
• Energy Trust - Industrial Production Efficiency Program
• Energy Trust - Multifamily Home Energy Savings Program
• Energy Trust - New Homes Rebate Program
• Energy Trust - Residential Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program
  

More Links:

• The Navigator: Rural Oregon's Guide to Saving Money by Saving Resources

Last Updated 02/18/2010

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