2026 is bringing new opportunities for businesses across Oregon and Southwest Washington. With incentive updates and program adjustments for the year ahead, businesses can explore ways to lower operating costs, improve equipment performance and plan upgrades that pay back over time.
Whether you are replacing aging equipment or tackling a longer-term efficiency project, energy improvements can help reduce waste, support day-to-day reliability and free up budget for other priorities.
For more than two decades, Energy Trust of Oregon has helped businesses meet energy use goals by providing cash incentives and technical expertise to a wide range of industries. In 2026, Energy Trust is introducing updated offerings, including new incentives and adjustments to existing incentives, to help support continued progress in the years ahead.
New equipment incentives
Starting this year, commercial properties can take advantage of the following new incentives to save on qualifying equipment upgrades:
| Equipment | Incentive | State Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Building Roof Insulation | $2.00 per sq ft | OR and WA |
| Metal Building Wall Insulation | $1.00 per sq ft | OR and WA |
| Commercial Heat Pump – Upgrade at restaurant | $2,000-$2,500 per ton | OR |
| Commercial Heat Pump – Upgrade at non-restaurant space | $1,250-$1,500 per ton | OR |
Updated equipment incentives
To keep pace with current equipment performance, Energy Trust regularly reviews and updates equipment incentives. As a result, the following changes will take effect in 2026:
| Equipment | Incentive | State Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Swimming Pool Heater | Incentives vary by property type. Email existingbuildings@energytrust.org for details. | OR and WA |
| Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled Ventilation | Incentives vary by property type. Email existingbuildings@energytrust.org for details. | OR and WA |
| Commercial Heat Pump – New or Replacement (Previously “Commercial Ductless Heat Pump”) | $200-$350 per ton | OR |
| Server/Telecom Room Mini-Split System | $240 per ton of cooling capacity | OR |
| Commercial Pump VFD, New or Retrofit | $200-$12,000 per installed VFD | OR |
| Commercial Irrigation Pump VFD, New or Retrofit | $1,000-$9,000 per installed VFD | OR |
| Commercial Smart Thermostat | $200-$400 each | OR |
| Commercial Smart Thermostat | $400 each | WA |
Sunsetting equipment incentives
As Energy Trust updates and expands its offerings, several current incentives will be retired in 2026:
| Equipment | State Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Commercial Condensing Tankless Water Heater/Boiler ≥200 kBtu/h | OR and WA |
| Commercial Condensing Tankless Water Heater <200 kBtu/h | OR and WA |
| Antisweat Heater Controls | OR |
| Strip Curtains | OR |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | OR and WA |
| On-Demand Overwrappers | OR |
More energy-saving opportunities
While some incentives are retiring, Energy Trust continues to offer a wide range of options to support many different building needs. Available incentives cover upgrades such as energy-efficient HVAC systems, insulation improvements, water-heating equipment and foodservice equipment.
Energy Trust also provides customized incentive solutions tailored to your building’s needs. Whether you’re planning a one-off upgrade or a comprehensive efficiency improvement project, our team can help you find the best path forward for reducing energy use and lowering operating costs.
Make your next energy-efficiency project a success. Learn more about available incentives and how to get started by visiting www.energytrust.org/existingbuildings or contact us directly at existingbuildings@energytrust.org.