OTEC - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 11, 2024

Summary

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) assists residential members in reducing electric consumption by providing rebates for energy efficient equipment. OTEC offers an appliance program, a heat pump program, a manufactured home program (NEEM or ENERGY STAR), and a window program. Rebates may not be combined. The applicant must be a member of OTEC and/or provide proof that the project is being completed within OTEC's service territory. Forms and other resources can be found on the program website.

 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oregon
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://otec.coop/residential
Administrator: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Clothes Washers
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Caulking/Weather-stripping
  • Building Insulation
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Siding
  • Roofs
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Insulation
  • Reflective Roofs
Incentive Amount: All incentives eligible for Buy Local Rebates

Appliances
Clothes Dryer: $50 - $175
Clothes Washer: $30 - $35
Dishwasher: $10.00
Oven/Cookup: $25
Refrigerator: $10.00
Freezer: $10.00
Heat Pump Water Heater: $150 - $525
Qualified products Electric Storage Water heater: $100.00
Thermostatically Controller Outlet: $10
Smart Thermostat: $100

HVAC
Heat Pump – All Electric Wood Heat Retention: $650
Heat Pump Dual Fuel: $250
Central Air Conditioning: $150
Heat Pump – All Electric Wood Heat Removal: $800
Heat Pump – All Electric No wood heat: $500

Manufactured Home Program
New Manufactured Home: NEEM 1.1 rebate is $600, 2.0 is $700
New Manufactured Home Replacement: NEEM 1.1 rebate is $1,100, 2.0 is $1,250

Windows/Insulation
Windows .30 to .23 u-factor: $3.90/sq. ft.
Windows .22 or lower u-factor: $5.20/sq. ft.
Wall Insulation: $0.36 - $1.30/sq. ft.
Floor Insulation: $0.07 - $0.68/sq. ft.
Attic Insulation: 0.34 - $1.50/sq. ft.
Exterior Doors: $26/door

Equipment Requirements: Appliances
Clothes Dryer: ENERGY STAR
Clothes Washer: ENERGY STAR
Dishwasher: ENERGY STAR
Oven: ENERGY STAR
Refrigerator: ENERGY STAR
Freezer: ENERGY STAR
Heat Pump Water Heater: Qualified products
Electric Storage Water heater: Qualified products
Thermostatically Controller Outlet: Qualified products
Smart Thermostat: Qualified products

HVAC
Heat Pump – All Electric Wood Heat Retention: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards
Heat Pump Dual Fuel: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards
Central Air Conditioning: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards
Heat Pump – All Electric Wood Heat Removal: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards
Heat Pump – All Electric No wood heat: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards

Manufactured Home Program
New Manufactured Home: NEEM 1.1 - 2.0
New Manufactured Home Replacement: NEEM 1.1 - 2.0

Windows/Insulation
Windows .30 to .23 u-factor: must be .30 or better u-factor vinyl windows
Windows .22 or lower u-factor: must be .30 or better u-factor vinyl windows
Wall Insulation: Pre-condition is zero insulation
Floor Insulation: Pre-condition is zero insulation
Attic Insulation: Pre-condition is zero insulation
Exterior Doors: energy star

Incentives

This program has 3 incentives
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $
Technologies: Refrigerators/Freezers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 10.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 20.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 50.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Baker City Office
Organization: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address: 4005 23rd Street
Baker City OR 97814
Phone: (541) 523-3616
Name: John Day Office
Organization: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address: 400 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day OR 97845
Phone: (541) 575-0161
Name: Burns Office
Organization: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address: 567 W. Pierce Street
Burns OR 97720
Phone: (541) 573-2666
Name: La Grande Office
Organization: Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address: 2408 Cove Ave
La Grande OR 97850
Phone: (541) 963-3155

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.