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Emerald PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Oregon
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Clothes Washers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Website:
https://www.epud.org/conservation-energy-savings/residential-programs/
Incentive Amount:
Appliances & Lighting
Heat Pump Water Heater: $700
Clothes Washer: $25 - $75
Clothes Dryer: $25
Lighting: Discounts from various local retailers

Heating & Cooling
Ductless Heating/Cooling System: $1,000 - $2,000
Upgrade Existing Ductless Heat Pump: $100
Variable Speed Heat Pump: $500 - $2,000

Insulation
Attic Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft.
Floor Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft.
Wall Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft.
Windows: $5/sq. ft.
Doors: $40/door

New Construction
Ductless Heat Pump: $500
Variable Speed Heat Pump Upgrade: $500
NEEM Certified Homes: $1,250
Maximum Incentive:
Windows, Doors, Insulation: 70% of project cost
Equipment Requirements:
Appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated
Clothes Washer: MEF 2.0, WF 6.0 minimum, electric water heating only
Heat Pump Water Heater: Must replace electric storage water heater and be at least 50 gallons

Weatherization Measures
Insulation: As close to the following R ratings as practical: Attic R-49, Floor R-30, Wall R-11
Duct Sealing: PTCS specifications
Windows: U-factor .30 or lower
Door: ENERGY STAR rated
Administrator:
Emerald People's Utility District
Applicable Sectors:
Residential, Low Income Residential
Utility:
Emerald People's Utility Dist
Last Updated:
04/15/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit25.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Clothes Washers
max $75.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Clothes Washers
$700.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Water Heaters
min $/Unit500.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Heat pumps
max $/Unit2000.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Heat pumps
$/square foot0.2500
Residential
Low Income Residential
Building Insulation
max % of cost70.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Building Insulation
min $/square foot5.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Windows
max % of cost70.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Windows
max $/square foot4.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Windows
$/Unit40.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Doors
max % of cost70.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Doors
$/Unit1250.0000
Residential
Low Income Residential
Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building

Summary

Emerald People's Utility District (EPUD) offers several incentives for its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of homes. Emerald PUD offers rebates for ENERGY STAR rated appliances, heat pumps, insulation, windows, lighting, and ENERGY STAR homes. All equipment must meet program requirements in order to be eligible for rebates. Rebate forms and program details are available on the program web site listed above.

Emerald PUD also offers low interest loans for some of the items covered under these rebates. Contact Emerald PUD for more information on this and other offerings.