Wind Incentive Program

Program Overview

Implementing Sector State
Category Financial Incentive
Incentive Type Rebate Program
Web Site Energy Trust of Oregon - Wind Power Rebate Program
Administrator Energy Trust of Oregon
Funding Source Public Benefits Fund
Start Date 2007
Utilities PacifiCorp, Portland General Electric Co
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies Community-scale wind installations meeting certain requirements
Applicable Sectors Local Government
Incentive Amount Incentive levels are based on a project’s cost in comparison to the market value of the energy produced, called above-market cost.
Maximum Incentive There is no cap or fixed percentage of the amount of above-market costs Energy Trust will pay
Eligible System Size 1 to 20 MW considered under a custom incentive program
Equipment Requirements Utility-grade wind turbines ranging in size from 1 megawatt to 20 MW, developed by municipalities for community-scale installations under a custom incentive program
Installation Requirements Installed in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territory in Oregon and meeting installations requirements considered under a custom incentive program
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits Energy Trust negotiates a share of the project's RECs which are held in trust for the ratepayers who contribute to Energy Trust.

Summary

Energy Trust previously provided incentives for small-scale wind turbines that ranged in size from 1 kilowatt to 100 kW. Energy Trust no longer provides incentives for small-scale wind projects due to several factors. At this time, Energy Trust only considers offering incentives for community-scale installations, which include utility-grade wind turbines ranging in size from 1 megawatt to 20 MW, developed by municipalities, and in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territory in Oregon.

Contact

Organization:
Energy Trust of Oregon
Address:
421 SW Oak Street, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
(503) 493-8888
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