Energy Trust Equipment Purchase Incentives

Hotel and restaurant operations depend on energy-intensive equipment—and energy expenses can be quite inhospitable. Energy Trust offers cash incentives for investing in energy-efficient equipment, including high-efficiency motion sensor nightlights, packaged terminal heat pumps, high-efficiency gas fryers, gas convection ovens, vent hoods, ice machines and more. Learn more about incentives and get started here.

The following equipment purchases will be eligible for a bonus incentive until December 31, 2017. Invoices and applications need to be submitted by January 5, 2018.

​In other words, instead of an incentive of $800 per vat for your ENERGY STAR certified Gas Fryer, you will receive an incentive of $1,100 per vat.
 

• This bonus is limited to Oregon State gas customers of Cascade Natural Gas, Northwest Natural and Avista only. This does not apply to sales in SW Washington. However, regular incentives still apply to Northwest Natural customers.
• This bonus applies to all eligible commercial gas customers. If you have any questions, please reach out to the program for clarification. In other words, new construction projects are now eligible.
• Applications need to be received by December 31, 2017 to receive the bonus incentive. If they are received after that date, they may not receive the bonus, but would be eligible for the standard incentive levels. Applications can be submitted electronically or by fax for expediency.
• The date on the Invoice needs to be between October 18, 2017 and December 31, 2017.

Follow these steps to complete your application:

1. 120P Incentive Application Form: Completely filled out with signature typed or signed (Click for 120P)
“Site Address” is where the equipment is installed
“Mailing Address” is where the incentive check will be sent
Incentive checks are mailed within 60 days from receipt of all complete and accurate information and documentation of an application
2. W-9: This is the most commonly forgotten piece. (Click for W9) The W-9 must have:
A legal business name (or legal personal name) listed under the appropriate type of entity (e.g., individual, LLC, LLP, corporation, government)
A clearly written EIN (or SSN)
3. Itemized Invoice: For the qualified equipment, including model numbers.
4. Utility Information for the Site Address:
If applying for incentives for Gas Equipment (including gas water heating): Provide a copy of the site’s gas bill (NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas).
If applying for incentives Electric Equipment: Provide a copy of the site’s electric bill (Portland General Electric or Pacific Power).
 
You may submit your completed Form 120P, W-9, invoice, and utility bill(s) via fax, email, or mail. It is recommended that you keep a copy of your application, documents, and submission of your application for your records.
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Fax: 1.888.638.3944
Email: existingbuildings@energytrust.org
Mailing Address:
Energy Trust of Oregon Existing Buildings Program
Attn: Standard Incentive Processing
615 SW Alder Street, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
 
If you are a restaurant owner or manager and need help or have questions, please contact Rob Hall at 503-413-9168 or rob.hall@icf.com
If you are interested in learning more about additional incentives we may have available please check us out at http://energytrust.org/BringUsIn.