Save On Clean Energy Home Upgrades

Using energy more efficiently and switching from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources are among the most impactful things we can do to reduce climate pollution. Right now there are a number of programs and incentives available that can help you save money and make your home safe and comfortable while also helping protect the environment.

The federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 funded a number of financial incentives to help households adopt clean energy technology and make energy efficiency home improvements, including tax credits for installing solar panels or battery storage, purchasing an electric vehicle, and conducting weatherization projects. The 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation bill, H.R.1, eliminates most residential clean energy tax credits by the end of 2025. Find details and how to claim credits at: https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits. The national nonprofit organization Rewiring America also has a guide to updated deadlines for clean energy tax credits at https://homes.rewiringamerica.org/electric-tax-credits.

Portland General Electric (PGE) and the Energy Trust of Oregon also provide incentives and rebates for clean energy home upgrades, from smart thermostats, to heat pump HVAC systems, to electric vehicle chargers. Find more information at portlandgeneral.com/electrichome and energytrust.org/residential/incentives.

Not sure where to start? The Oregon Department of Energy has a new tool, Energy HIPPO, you can use to find out what kinds of energy efficiency and clean energy incentive programs are available to your household. Visit https://incentives.oregon.gov/ to access the tool.

The local nonprofit network Electrify Oregon is focused on helping households make plans for home energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades. Visit their website for more information on how you can benefit from home electrification projects and find local contractors: electrifyoregon.org/. 

Even if you aren’t in a position to make home upgrades, you can still make a difference through your energy use. Sign up for PGE’s Green Future Choice program to match 100% of your electricity use with renewable energy, or participate in their Time of Day pricing or Peak Time Rebates program to help support our region’s transition to clean energy by optimizing your electricity use. Find out more at https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices. 

And finally, check out our EcoHome LO program for more tips about how you can adopt sustainable practices at home and in your everyday life, and get recognized for your progress!