Oregon home energy rebate programs update

Launch delayed while completing key items, awaiting U.S. DOE approval 

The Oregon Department of Energy’s program team needs a little more time to be ready to bring the Oregon home energy rebate programs to Oregonians. While we are eager to bring the benefits of the energy efficiency upgrades into homes across the state through the rebates, we’re also committed to delivering a high-quality experience for program participants.   

The Oregon home energy rebate programs include the Home Efficiency Rebates Program (also known as HOMES) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (also known as HEAR). Together, these programs will provide rebates for high-efficiency home improvements and appliance installation to eligible single-family and multifamily households, particularly low- and moderate-income households.   

There are several items that influence the programs’ launch schedule:   

  • Launch approval | We’re seeking approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to launch our programs, which is a requirement of the federal grant.  

  • Participation agreements | ODOE is working closely with Energy Trust of Oregon and Earth Advantage, the two organizations that will be processing rebates, and the Oregon Department of Justice to finalize the participation agreements for the programs. These legal documents provide information on terms and agreements for participants and contractors.   

  • Program portal | We’re developing a program portal to allow for contractors to register to participate and manage projects, and for people to apply for rebates. It’s essential this portal functions smoothly.   

The Oregon home energy rebate team anticipates the participation agreements, the program portal, and all other materials will be ready for launch within the next few months. However, in response to a federal Executive Order, U.S. DOE suspended their approvals of all launch requests from state home energy rebate programs as they review their agency’s overall priorities and published requirements for these programs. We don’t anticipate setting a new launch date until we have U.S. DOE's approval to launch.

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