For families looking to save money, there’s never been more support available to reduce home energy use. This year, Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit that helps people, businesses, and organizations use less energy, is offering cash incentives that, combined with new You can claim new federal tax credits for many of the same energy upgrades, lowering costs even further. You’ll claim credits for home energy upgrades made this year when you file your 2024 tax return in 2025. Those credits, combined with incentives, can make many upgrades much more affordable. You can receive those incentives in the following ways:
- Through retailers. When buying the equipment or product at the retailer in Oregon, you’re immediately seeing the savings in the sale price.
- Through trusted contractors who are part of Energy Trust’s Trade Ally Network. They deduct the incentive amount from your final payment.
- By applying for cash back. After you complete an energy upgrade, you can fill out and submit an application online to get a check in the mail.
If you’re looking for help to decide which upgrades may be most helpful for your home, Energy Trust provides free online home assessments. You can also connect with a home energy advisor who can answer questions about specific upgrades or how to prioritize what to upgrade first. Set up an appointment with Energy Trust by calling 1-866-311-1822.
About Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit serving people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It’s our responsibility to provide clean, affordable energy resources that help communities achieve their goals so they can thrive and be ready for the future. Learn more at www.energytrust.org/residential/incentives.