Businesses
Government-funded
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Amount varies
Point-of-Sale Rebate
Discount at purchase
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Instant
Applied at purchase
Simple
Short form or instant
Home-based business owners can receive energy efficiency incentives for installing energy-saving upgrades in their residential spaces, either as discounts from qualified contractors or reimbursements for self-installation. The program covers single-family homes, manufactured homes, and multi-unit properties (duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes) in Oregon and Washington. Eligible Oregon customers must be served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Own or rent single-family home, manufactured home, or 2-4 unit property
2.Located in Oregon or Washington
3.Oregon customers must be served by PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista
4.Work with Energy Trust qualified trade ally contractor or self-install eligible projects
5.Install eligible energy-saving upgrades
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
ODOE · Oregon
Provides transferable Oregon income tax credits for businesses investing in energy conservation, renewable energy, and battery storage projects, covering 35–50% of eligible costs.