Energy Trust of Oregon

Installing ENERGY STAR^® qualified high efficiency windows reduces condensation while increasing house value and curb appeal.

• Save with Energy Trust cash incentives and tax credits.
• Learn about your financing options.
• Get cash back in four easy steps.
• Learn how to get the most from high efficiency windows.

Ways to Save

If an Energy Trust trade ally contractor installs your windows, he or she can help you apply for the following incentives and tax credits. Windows must be installed together with a second complete energy saving improvement. Both improvements must be installed within 120 days of each other; the incentive application must be received within this time as well. Thermal upgrades (attic/ceiling insulation, floor insulation, or wall insulation) must meet all program specifications and requirements to qualify as a second complete measure. (Duct/air sealing must meet maximum incentive amount to qualify as second improvement.)

For more information, call us at 1-866-368-7878 and download our Windows fact sheet.

Energy Trust Incentive

$2.25 per sq. ft.
Requirement: U-Value 0.30 or less

Tax Credits

Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit—not available

Federal Tax Credit—30 percent of cost, up to $1,500
View the rules and requirements.

Financing

Need financing for your home improvement project? Energy Trust of Oregon has joined forces with Umpqua Bank to create GreenStreet Lending—an innovative alliance designed to help homeowners and small business owners access affordable financing to change the way they use energy. GreenStreet Lending offers preferred rates, no closing costs and no loan fees. Learn more at www.GreenStreetloan.com.  

How to Apply for Energy Trust Incentives

Follow these easy steps to get cash back for your energy-saving windows:

Step 1 - Establish your eligibility.

Oregon residential customers who heat their homes with energy from Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas are eligible to participate.

Homes that heat with oil, propane, kerosene, butane or wood can conduct their own energy audit and apply for cash rebates for installed weatherization measures through the Oregon Department of Energy's SHOW (State Home Oil Weatherization) program.

If you are eligible, you may schedule a FREE Home Energy Review to identify energy saving opportunities in your home. Or, consider a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR assessment for comprehensive recommendations.

Step 2 - Select a contractor to install your windows.

A Cut Above Exteriors approved windows and professional window installation qualify for Energy Trust of Oregon's window program.

Step 3 - Select your second energy saving improvement and have it installed within 120 days of your window installation.

Step 4 - Sign and submit your incentive application.

Mail or fax your application along with:

• Your contractor's invoice or invoices marked "paid in full", AND
• The packing slip or manufacturer's manifest showing proof of window dimensions and U-value, AND
• Incentive applications for second improvement, to Energy Trust with your signed and completed incentive applications (Energy Trust Form 300A) within 120 days of installation.

Mail to:
Home Energy Solutions
P.O. Box 847
Portland, OR 97207

Or, fax to:
1-866-516-7592

Please allow six to eight weeks for incentive processing and payment.

Note: We work with Energy Trust ally Renovation Concepts energy efficiency team as a trusted provider of windows, siding, and doors and recommend them for full home energy reviews.