Energy Trust
Manage energy use in your existing space or property. Or design energy efficiency into your next construction project with technical assistance and cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon.
Equipment Upgrades and Retrofits for commercial businesses
No matter the size or type of your business, Energy Trust offers a variety of cash incentives to help make energy-efficient improvements more affordable and lower your upfront costs. Upgrades can deliver long-term energy savings, reduce operating costs and improve employee and customer comfort. And Energy Trust is with you every step of the way to help you get the job done.
- Oregon Cash Incentives
- Washington Cash Incentives
- Contact Us About Equipment Upgrades
- Commercial Forms
- Strategic Energy Management
Get New LED Lighting Installed at Your Business — At No Cost
Through Energy Trust of Oregon, qualifying Oregon small businesses get energy-efficient LED lighting installed right at their location — with no upfront cost.
- Energy-efficient LED lighting installed for you
- $0 upfront cost through Energy Trust of Oregon
- Lower energy bills and a brighter, more comfortable space
Request your free lighting assessment
Takes about 30 seconds. No cost, no obligation — tell us where to reach you and we’ll confirm your eligibility and handle the rest.
Who qualifies?
- Your business is an Oregon customer of one of the following: Portland General Electric or Pacific Power.
- Your business is located within a Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural or Multifamily space (common areas only).
- Your business is NOT located in your home. If you run your business from home, Energy Trust offers separate incentives for energy-efficient home upgrades.
Meets one or more of the following expectations:
| Commercial Business* | Industrial & Agricultural Businesses* | |
|---|---|---|
| Employment | 20 or fewer full-time employees at the business location OR | 50 or fewer full-time employees at the business location OR |
| Location Size | Site square footage less than 20,000 sq. ft. (includes all buildings on a single site) | Site square footage less than 50,000 sq. ft. (includes all buildings on a single site) |
*Small businesses may not have more than 2 locations and are not part of a nationwide chain.
New Construction + Major Renovations
Expect all kinds of praise when you design energy savings into your new building, major renovation, tenant improvement or addition. Energy Trust of Oregon’s cash incentives and technical assistance eliminate the guesswork in achieving high-performance efficiency. Getting started is simple, and in no time your project could be collecting more than compliments.
- Contact Us About New Construction
- Path to Net Zero
- Market Solutions
- New Construction Forms
- Find a Design Ally
Multifamily Property Improvements
Improving the energy efficiency of multifamily properties — within common areas and dwelling units – can reduce operating expenses, raise tenant satisfaction and improve the appearance of a property. Energy Trust’s technical assistance and cash incentives are available for energy-efficient equipment and retrofits at existing multifamily properties with two units or more.
- Multifamily Cash Incentives
- New Construction
- Condo/Townhome Owners
- Find a Contractor
- Contact Us About Multifamily Improvements
Put the Sun to Work
Nearly 1,500 Oregon businesses generate solar energy to manage energy costs and be more sustainable. You can too. Energy Trust makes it easy with technical assistance, valuable incentives and personalized referrals to qualified local contractors. Energy Trust incentives and tax credits could offset up to 50% of system costs.
- Get a solar analysis + bid
- Find financing for your project
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Begining of Journey
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GoldenTex Award
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