And Options…And Options…

Clean Energy Works Oregon may not be the right solution for every homeowner. Fortunately, there are several other options for homeowners that want to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable.

Want To Do It All, But Don’t Need Financing?

If you don’t need financing through Clean Energy Works Oregon but want the same whole house approach, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR might be right for you. Home Performance with Energy Star takes your entire home into account—from heating and cooling systems to weatherization—to show how your house uses energy and what improvements will help your home work at peak performance, using the least energy. After your assessment, you’ll receive a custom energy-saving action plan based on your home’s results. Receive cash incentives from Energy Trust to help offset the cost and get more cash when you make multiple improvements. You may also be eligible to receive state and federal tax credits on qualifying improvements. Home Performance with Energy Star >>

Your Home Doesn’t Qualify?

If your home was built after 1992 or doesn’t qualify for Clean Energy Works Oregon for another reason, you may still qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon’s standard cash incentives for single-family or multi-family site-built homes. To be eligible, you must be a customer of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Energy Trust also provides tips for renters and assistance for condo owners.
Energy Trust Residential Incentives >>

Prefer to Take it One Step at a Time or Do It Yourself?

Maybe you’re not ready for a whole-house approach. Energy Trust of Oregon provides cash incentives for energy-efficient upgrades to single-family, multifamily site-built homes and even new manufactured homes. In 2009 alone, Energy Trust helped more than 28,000 Oregon households complete improvements and get cash for projects from insulation and duct sealing to high-efficiency water heaters. If you’re the do-it-yourself type, Energy Trust offers residential incentives for attic and floor insulation and electric water heaters. All self-installed improvements are inspected prior to incentive payment. Energy Trust Residential Incentives >>

Not Sure You Can Afford It?

Energy Trust of Oregon’s Savings Within Reach program makes it even easier for moderate-income households to make energy-efficiency upgrades and participate with Energy Trust—helping you reduce energy costs and save money on energy-efficiency home improvements that can make your home healthier and safer. By working with a participating contractor and installing qualifying improvements, you can receive increased cash incentives that are deducted upfront from your invoice—reducing your out-of-pocket expenses. Savings Within Reach >>

Qualified for Low Income Weatherization?

If your income is below the Savings Within Reach income range, you may be better served by Oregon’s Weatherization Assistance Program, administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services. This program provides weatherization and energy-conservation services to low-income households through services delivered by Community Action Agencies statewide. Low Income Weatherization Assistance >>