New Buildings Program
Administered by Energy Trust of Oregon
This program is designed for commercial, industrial, and multifamily building projects—not single-family homes. If you own a multifamily property undergoing new construction or major renovation within Energy Trust of Oregon's service territory, you may qualify for financial incentives (such as up to $2,500–$5,000 for early design assistance and varying amounts for efficient equipment or solar up to $15,000) plus technical support to optimize your building's energy performance. Contact Energy Trust at 1.877.467.0930 or their website to learn about current incentive offerings and confirm your eligibility based on your utility provider.
Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives for new construction, major renovations, and tenant improvements in commercial, industrial, and multifamily buildings served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista. Your customers can access early design assistance (up to $2,500–$5,000), incentives for energy-efficient equipment (amounts vary by equipment type), and solar/battery incentives (up to $500–$15,000), along with technical expertise to integrate efficiency from design through installation. Incentives are subject to funding availability, so verify current offerings on Energy Trust's website before proposing projects.
The New Buildings Program targets new construction, major renovations, and tenant improvements in commercial, industrial, and multifamily sectors within Energy Trust of Oregon's service territory (served by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista). Funding supports early design assistance ($2,500–$5,000), equipment incentives (tiered by technology), solar/battery rebates ($500–$15,000), and technical design support across a broad range of measures (HVAC, lighting, motors, food service equipment, chillers, and comprehensive whole-building solutions). Incentive availability depends on funding levels; program administration focuses on integrating efficiency into new and major renovation projects for long-term energy savings impact.
Program details
- Program ID
- 2438
- Last updated
- 5/30/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial industrial multifamily residential
- Technologies
- solar photovoltaics clothes washers dishwasher refrigerators/freezers water heaters lighting chillers furnaces heat pumps air conditioners motors motor vfds comprehensive measures/whole building custom/others pending approval other ee food service equipment lithium-ion
Program summary
Note: Incentive offers are subject to funding availability and may change, see Energy Trust’s website for current offerings.
Energy Trust Oregon offers energy efficient services and incentives for commercial, industrial, multifamily, or institutional buildings. Eligible buildings must be a new construction, undergoing a major renovation, or adding an addition to an existing structure or a tenant improvement. Buildings that are located within the Energy Trust service territory and are serviced by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista may qualify for financial assistance and technical support. Incentives and resources are available for design support, installation and construction, market solutions, and solar.
Incentives vary by project type:
Early Design Assistance: up to $2,500 - $5,000
Energy Efficient Equipment: varies by equipment type
Solar/Battery: up to $500 - $15,000
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- newbuildings@energytrust.org
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
