Emerald PUD - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 11, 2024

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.epud.org/conservation-energy-savings/residential-programs/
Administrator: Emerald People's Utility District
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Incentive Amount: Appliances & Lighting
Heat Pump Water Heater: $800
Clothes Washer: $35
Clothes Dryer: $50
Generator Transfer Switch: $500
Lighting: Discounts from various local retailers

Heating & Cooling
Ducted Heat Pump Upgrade or Conversion: $800
Ductless Heating/Cooling System: $800
Smart Thermostats: $140

Insulation
Attic Insulation: $1/sq. ft. not to exceed 50% of cost OR Interest Free Financing up to $5,000
Floor Insulation: $1/sq. ft. not to exceed 50% of cost OR Interest Free Financing up to $5,000
Wall Insulation: $1/sq. ft. not to exceed 50% of cost OR Interest Free Financing up to $5,000
Windows: $8/sq. ft.
Doors: $40/door

New Construction
New electrically heated ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home (NEEM 1.1) $1,200
New electrically heated ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home (NEEM 2.0) $1,400
Replacement of Pre-1976 Manufactured Home with an electrically heated new ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home (NEEM 1.1) $2,200
Replacement of Pre-1976 Manufactured Home with an electrically heated new ENERGY STAR Manufactured Home (NEEM 2.0) $2,500
Maximum Incentive: Windows, Doors, Insulation: 50% 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

Contact

Name: Emerald Energy Services
Organization: Emerald People's Utility District
Address: 33733 Seavey Lp Rd
Eugene OR 97405
Phone: (154) 174-6158
Email: energyservices@epud.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.