
Rebates over $2,500 require pre-approval by EWEB before installation. Prior to granting approval, we must receive your rebate application. For more information, please email us at ems.answers@eweb.org or call 541-685-7088.
Heating and cooling systems account for nearly half of a business's energy bills. They impact your building occupants' health, comfort, and productivity as well. Upgrading older, inefficient equipment with quality, high-efficiency systems may be easier than you think and we can help with the upfront costs.
Our rebates and loans support the following technologies:
For rebates over $2,500, a completed application with required documentation must be approved before equipment is purchased. Loans are available in addition to rebates, currently with an interest rate of 4%.
1. Contact an HVAC contractor to determine energy-saving potential of an upgrade. A list of HVAC contractors can be found on the Trade Ally Network website. The list can be filtered to show only HVAC contractors.
2. Apply now. You can print a paper application here. For low-interest loans from EWEB, complete and submit a loan application. An EWEB project manager will be assigned to assist you with your project.
3. Receive pre-approval for your project. This reserves funding for the proposed project and is required for rebates over $2,500.
4. Install the equipment and dispose of waste properly, as required by law.
5. Send us a copy of your invoices including technology-specific documents (listed below).
EWEB may request a pre or post inspection of the project to verify it is in compliance with program requirements. Within four to six weeks from the date EWEB approves the installation, the rebate and/or loan checks will be sent directly to the customer at the mailing address listed on the rebate application.
Ductless Heat Pumps, also called DHPs or mini-splits, save energy using inverter-driven variable speed compressors continuously matching the heating and cooling load. DHPs are two to three times more efficient than electric-resistance heaters. DHPs do not use integrated electric back-up heat. DHPs are most suitable for small commercial buildings such as offices, warehouses, restaurants, and retail spaces. They may include short duct runs or they may be ductless.
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
Retrofit, electric heat: Installing a DHP in a building that is currently heated with an existing zonal or forced-air electric-resistance heating system.
Upgrade/new construction: Replacing an existing DHP with a more efficient DHP system or adding a DHP to a new construction building, an addition, or as part of a major building renovation.
Retrofit, non-electric heat: Installing a DHP in a building that is currently heated by non-electric heat.
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | HSPF Non-Ducted |
HSPF Ducted or Mixed |
Rebate Per Ton of Cooling Capacity |
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DHP-30 | Retrofit - electric heat | Ductless HP | 11.0 min or 10.4 HSPF2 | 10.0 min or 9.4 HSPF2 | $1,000 |
DHP-50 |
Upgrade/new construction |
Ductless HP | 11.0 min or 10.4 HSPF2 | 10.0 min or 9.4 HSPF2 | $300 |
DHP-40 | Retrofit - non-electric heat | Ductless HP | 11.0 min or 10.4 HSPF2 | 10.0 min or 9.4 HSPF2 | $350 |
These measures cannot be used to retrofit Packaged Terminal Air Condition (PTAC) units.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps have similar applications as Ductless Heat Pumps (DHP), though they are more commonly used for multi-zone commercial HVAC applications and are available in larger tonnages. A VRF system cools or heats a space more efficiently than standard systems by moving variable amounts of refrigerant through a piping system to each space. The primary advantage of VRF is the ability to simultaneously heat and cool different spaces, with even greater efficiency. However, VRFs do not deliver ventilation air and are often combined with ventilation systems such as an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) or a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS).
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | Rebate |
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VRF-110 | Electric | VRF (single and multi-head) | $1,000 per ton of cooling capacity |
VRF-120 | Retrofit (non-electric heat) | VRF (single and multi-head) | $350 per ton of cooling capacity |
We also offer VRF incentives on a custom basis for new construction, and large or complex VRF projects. Please see Custom Projects for more details.
A split heat pump system has an indoor air handler and a separate outdoor compressor. A packaged heat pump system has both the heating and cooling equipment in a single "package" that's located outside a building, typically on the roof.
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
Retrofit, electric heat: Replaces the existing zonal or forced-air electric-resistance heating system with a split or packaged air-source heat pump.
Upgrade/new construction: Replaces an existing split or packaged air-source heat pump with a more efficient air-source heat pump or adds an air-source heat pump to a new construction building (includes additions and major building renovation).
Retrofit, non-electric heat: A split or packaged air-source heat pump is installed in a commercial area of a building that is currently heated by non-electric heat.
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | Rebate Per Ton of Cooling Capacity |
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HP-100 | Retrofit - electric heat | Packaged HP | $1,000 |
HP-140 | Upgrade/new construction | Packaged HP | $150 |
HP-110 | Retrofit - non-electric heat | Packaged HP | $350 |
HP-120 | Retrofit - electric heat | Split System HP | $1,000 |
HP-150 | Upgrade/new construction | Split System HP | $150 |
HP-130 | Retrofit - non-electric heat | Split System HP | $350 |
These measures cannot be used to retrofit Packaged Terminal Air Condition (PTAC) units.
Advanced rooftop control (ARC) retrofits can cost-effectively improve the energy performance of HVAC Rooftop Units (RTUs). ARC retrofits can reduce fan speeds up to 40% during the first stage of heating and cooling and 60% when no heating or cooling is needed. "ARC-Lite" saves fan energy by modulating fan speeds to meet demand. A second type of retrofit, "ARC-Full", can save additional energy by incorporating integrated economizer control and demand controlled ventilation. ARC retrofits are recommended for systems with at least 5 years of remaining life.
The existing RTU must have the following characteristics:
ARC-Lite products must add one of the following options to the existing RTU:
ARC-Full products must additionally include:
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
EWEB Code | Product | Rebate Per Ton |
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ARCL | ARC-Lite, electric or gas | $200 |
ARCF | ARC-Full, electric or gas | $300 |
ARC projects are not eligible for a Connected Thermostat payment.
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a device that drives motors. When installed on a single-speed fan motor in an Air Handling Unit (AHU), it varies the speed of the fan to meet the needs of the system. VFDs can be used for AHUs that use either electric heat or gas heat, but must be a retrofit installation of an existing single-speed fan. Any existing AHU throttling or bypass devices (e.g. inlet guide vanes, dampers, etc.) must be removed or permanently disabled.
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | Rebate Per Horsepower |
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VFD-100 | Electric or gas | VFD | $300 |
Connected thermostats save energy by controlling HVAC usage. These thermostats connect to the internet and have features that include online alerts, monitoring, programming, and controls. Scheduled temperature setbacks, remote operation, and setting the fan to auto mode during unoccupied hours are some of the ways connected thermostats lower your heating, cooling, and fan energy use.
Connected thermostats must replace an existing single zone thermostat that is not web-enabled. Multiple rebates may be available at a single location. Lodging, 24/7 occupancy, semi-conditioned spaces, and new construction installations do not qualify. Connected thermostats that are part of an ARC rebate (see above) are not eligible for an additional rebate.
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | Rebate Per Unit |
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CT-100 | Electric | Connected thermostat | $350 |
CT-110 | Gas | Connected thermostat | $350 |
Package Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP) units are a convenient, all-in-one heating and cooling solution.
PTHP's provide the majority of their heating and cooling output using energy-efficient reverse cycle technology. Heat pumps use about 1/3 less electricity than standard air conditioning and heating.
This measure is eligible to be installed in either:
Requirements and specifications
Apply now. You can print a paper application here. You can email the following required documents to ems.answers@eweb.org:
This measure applies to both retrofits and new construction.
EWEB Code | Existing System | New System | Rebate Per Unit |
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PTHP-100 | PTAC or Zonal Electric-resistance | PTHP | $600 |
PTHP-110 | New construction | PTHP | $100 |
Your project may be eligible for a federal tax deduction. Visit ENERGY STAR® to learn more.
If you are installing an HVAC system that uses gas and is not eligible for EWEB incentives, you may be eligible for incentives through the Energy Trust of Oregon. Visit Energy Trust of Oregon website to learn more.
Have an energy efficiency idea that doesn't fit into our existing programs and/or want to reduce your carbon footprint? We offer incentives for custom projects. Contact us to start the conversation.
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