OTEC – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview

Implementing Sector Utility
Category Financial Incentive
State Oregon
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Residential Rebates
Administrator Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Utilities Oregon Trail El Cons Coop, Inc
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Geothermal Heat Pumps
Eligible Efficiency Technologies Clothes Washers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Insulation, Reflective Roofs
Applicable Sectors Construction, Residential, Multifamily Residential
Incentive Amount All incentives eligible for Buy Local Rebates

    Appliances

  • Clothes Dryer: $50 - $175
  • Clothes Washer: $30 - $35
  • Dishwasher: $10.00
  • Oven: $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: ENERGY STAR rated
  • HVAC: must comply with the current BPA and\or OTEC standards
  • Manufactured Home Program: NEEM 1.1 - 2.0
  • Windows/Insulation: Energy Star for exterior doors

Summary

Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) offers various rebate programs aimed at helping residential members reduce their electric consumption through the adoption of energy-efficient equipment. These programs include incentives for appliances, heat pumps, manufactured homes meeting NEEM or ENERGY STAR standards, and windows. It’s important to note that rebates cannot be combined across programs. To qualify, applicants must either be members of OTEC or demonstrate that their projects are within OTEC’s service territory. Resources such as application forms and additional information can be accessed through the program’s website.

Contact

Baker City Office
Organization:
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address:
4005 23rd Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Phone:
(541) 523-3616

 

John Day Office
Organization:
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address:
400 Patterson Bridge Rd
John Day, OR 97845
Phone:
(541) 575-0161

 

Burns Office
Organization:
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address:
567 W. Pierce Street
Burns, OR 97720
Phone:
(541) 573-2666

 

La Grande Office
Organization:
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative
Address:
2408 Cove Ave
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone:
(541) 963-3155