Oregon Energy Rebates 2026: What's Available Now
Oregon's Energy Trust: The Core Program
The Energy Trust of Oregon is a nonprofit organization funded by PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, and Cascade Natural Gas customers. It's been operating since 2002 and has returned more than $3.5 billion in energy savings to Oregon customers. Energy Trust is not a utility itself — it's a program administrator that manages efficiency investments on behalf of the utilities.
The practical effect: Energy Trust rebates often exceed what utilities in other states offer, because the organization focuses exclusively on efficiency rather than balancing that with other utility business priorities. For Oregon homeowners, Energy Trust is the starting point for most major efficiency projects.
Energy Trust Heat Pump Rebates
Energy Trust heat pump rebates for PGE and Pacific Power customers in 2026:
| Equipment Type | Standard Rebate | Income-Qualified (Advantage) |
|---|---|---|
| Ductless heat pump (mini-split, 1 zone) | $300–$800 | $1,500 |
| Ducted heat pump (whole home) | $800–$1,500 | $3,000 |
| Cold climate heat pump (<5°F rated) | $1,000–$2,000 | $4,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | $500 | $1,000 |
Energy Trust's Advantage program provides enhanced rebates for income-qualified households — typically at or below 60% of AMI. The Advantage program can also cover 100% of weatherization costs for qualifying homes, making it one of the more comprehensive income-qualified programs in the Pacific Northwest.
Energy Trust requires installation by a trade ally contractor — the network includes most major HVAC contractors in the Portland metro and surrounding areas. The contractor handles rebate paperwork, and rebates are typically paid within 8–10 weeks of installation.
Portland General Electric Customer Programs
PGE customers have access to Energy Trust programs plus PGE's own Smart Thermostat and time-of-use rate programs. PGE's Smart Thermostat offer provides $50–$100 for qualifying programmable thermostats purchased through participating retailers or the online rebate portal.
PGE also runs an EV charging rebate for qualifying residential charger installations — while not a home efficiency rebate in the traditional sense, pairing an EV charger with a heat pump installation can sometimes trigger panel upgrade rebates through HEAR.
Pacific Power (Rocky Mountain Power)
Pacific Power serves eastern Oregon, southern Oregon, and the coast. Their efficiency program runs through Energy Trust for most measures, with some Pacific Power-specific programs for commercial customers. Residential Pacific Power customers access the same Energy Trust rebate structure as PGE customers, though contractor availability is lower in rural Pacific Power territory than in the Portland metro.
Natural Gas Utility Programs: NW Natural and Cascade
NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas customers can access Energy Trust programs for weatherization (insulation, air sealing) funded through gas savings. Switching from gas to heat pump heating is managed through a combination of gas utility rebates (for retiring gas equipment) and electric utility rebates (for new heat pump equipment).
NW Natural has been navigating tension between its business model and Oregon's electrification goals — the practical result is that their rebates for heat pump transitions have been modest. The more significant rebates come from the electric utility side through Energy Trust's electric programs.
Federal HEAR in Oregon
Oregon HEAR implementation runs through the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE). Oregon is one of the states that moved quickly to operationalize HEAR funding:
| Category | At/Below 80% AMI | 80–150% AMI |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,750 | $875 |
| Electric panel | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| Insulation/weatherization | $1,600 | $800 |
| Electric wiring | $2,500 | $1,250 |
Oregon's AMI levels in the Portland metro are above national averages, so more households qualify for maximum HEAR rebates than might expect. Rural Oregon AMI levels are lower, which can mean more households fall in the 80% or below tier in eastern and southern Oregon.
Contact ODOE or a participating contractor to start a HEAR application. Energy Trust trade allies are often equipped to handle HEAR paperwork alongside Energy Trust rebate applications.
Oregon HOMES Program
Oregon HOMES follows the standard federal structure, administered through ODOE. The Energy Trust's existing infrastructure for whole-home energy assessments (they've been doing them for years) makes qualifying for HOMES in Oregon relatively straightforward — the auditing ecosystem is already in place.
- 20–34% modeled savings: $2,000 standard / $4,000 income-qualified
- 35%+ modeled savings: $4,000 standard / $8,000 income-qualified
Oregon homes with old oil heat — still common in rural southern Oregon — can achieve dramatic energy savings when converting to heat pumps. That 35% savings threshold is achievable on many oil-heated homes with comprehensive heat pump installation and weatherization.
Oregon Weatherization Assistance
Oregon's Weatherization Assistance Program is administered through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), with delivery through Community Action Agencies around the state. Income limit is 200% of federal poverty level.
Oregon's program has historically been well-funded relative to its population and has one of the higher average project values in the West. Contact your local CAA for weatherization applications — find your local agency at oregoncap.org.
Stacking Oregon's Programs
An Energy Trust customer (PGE territory) at 80% AMI, installing a cold climate heat pump:
| Program | Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Trust (Advantage) | Cold climate heat pump | $4,000 |
| HEAR | Heat pump | $8,000 |
| HOMES | 35%+ savings | $8,000 |
| HEAR | Insulation | $1,600 |
| Total | $21,600 |
The Energy Trust Advantage and HEAR can stack — they're funded separately and Oregon has confirmed compatibility. Confirm current stacking rules with your Energy Trust trade ally at the time of application, as program details can change. See Oregon full rebate listing and use the heat pump rebate calculator for current estimates.
Oregon Solar Incentives
Oregon's solar landscape in 2026 runs on net metering (full retail credit with PGE and Pacific Power) and some utility solar incentives. With the 25C credit gone, the financial case for solar rests primarily on electricity rate assumptions and available net metering compensation.
Oregon also has the Solar + Storage Rebate Program, which provides rebates for paired solar and battery storage systems — though program funding can be limited. Check with ODOE for current availability. PGE's rate structure makes time-of-use rates with battery storage increasingly interesting for bill management in the Portland area.
See battery storage rebates in 2026 for Oregon's storage-specific options alongside the solar picture.
Manufactured Homes in Oregon
A significant portion of rural Oregon's housing stock consists of manufactured homes, which have their own efficiency challenges — older units have minimal insulation and single-pane windows, and their unconventional construction requires contractors with manufactured home experience.
Energy Trust has a specific manufactured home program with dedicated rebates and participating contractors familiar with this housing type. Oregon Housing and Community Services also prioritizes manufactured home weatherization for income-qualified households. If you live in a manufactured home, look specifically for these specialized programs rather than standard residential rebates.
Eugene and EWEB: A Different Program
Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) is not served by Energy Trust of Oregon — it operates its own independent efficiency programs. EWEB customers have access to EWEB's energy efficiency rebates, which cover heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and weatherization independently of Energy Trust. The amounts differ from Energy Trust programs — check at eweb.org for current EWEB rebate amounts.
Springfield Utility Board (SUB) operates a similar independent program for Springfield. Both EWEB and SUB stack with federal HEAR and HOMES, since those programs are administered by ODOE statewide regardless of utility.
Oregon Stacking Summary
The key programs that stack in Oregon for a comprehensive electrification project at 80% AMI:
| Program | Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Trust (Advantage) | Cold climate heat pump | $4,000 |
| HEAR | Heat pump | $8,000 |
| Energy Trust (Advantage) | Heat pump water heater | $1,000 |
| HEAR | Heat pump water heater | $1,750 |
| HEAR | Insulation | $1,600 |
| HOMES | 35%+ savings | $8,000 |
| Total | $24,350 |
For an income-qualified Oregon household, this combined rebate stack can cover the majority of a comprehensive electrification project. The key to maximizing the stack is working with Energy Trust trade allies who are familiar with the federal HEAR and HOMES applications — most established Oregon HVAC contractors in the Energy Trust network handle this routinely. See Oregon full rebate listing for current amounts.