Salem Electric - Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Efficiency Rebate Program

Salem Electric offers $40–$1,800 rebates for ENERGY STAR appliances (clothes washers, dryers, heat pump water heaters), $500–$1,560 for qualified air source heat pumps, and $500–$900 for ductless heat pumps depending on your home type and existing heating system. Submit an online form or mail a paper application with a receipt to Member Services at PO Box 5588, Salem, OR 97304, or email MemberServices@SalemElectric.com; heat pump applications must be submitted within 6 months of installation. The utility also offers weatherization incentives for insulation, duct sealing, and window/door replacement, plus $100–$125 for eligible smart thermostats.

You can serve Salem Electric residential members by installing ENERGY STAR appliances, qualified heat pumps (with HSPF2 ratings of 7.6 or higher), and weatherization measures; Salem Electric maintains contractor lists on its website. Heat pump installations require participation in the program, and all commercial or industrial projects must be approved in advance by Member Services at (503) 362-3601. Incentive amounts range from $40 for clothes washers to $1,800 for premium heat pump water heaters, subject to available funding.

Salem Electric administers appliance, heat pump, smart thermostat, and weatherization rebates for residential members in its service territory, with incentives credited to member accounts (exceeding $500 issued as checks). Heat pump applications must arrive within 6 months of installation; smart thermostat incentives are capped at two per member. Commercial and industrial projects require advance approval and must meet program guidelines; low-income members with permanent electric heat may qualify for free weatherization. Contact Member Services at (503) 362-3601 or MemberServices@SalemElectric.com for energy analyses, contractor referrals, and project approvals.