Cost Savings

There are so many ways to save energy and improve our environment it’s hard to know where to start. There are a host of local, state, and federal resources dedicated to helping. Take charge and check out the links below.

HOME

Energy efficiency will reduce the cost of meeting our growing demand for energy on your pocketbook and on the environment.

BUSINESS

SAVE ENERGY! You have plenty of partners here in Salem, and Oregon with resources and tools to help your business save energy.

- Tax Incentives

Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency

Information and application to receive tax credit for purchase and installation of energy efficient projects and renewable energy.

Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credits

A credit on your Oregon income taxes for making your home more energy efficient.

- Grants & Loans

HUD/FHA

Information about FHA-insured Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM). Learn about how to make your home more energy efficient.

Watershed Protection and Preservation Grant Progam

When funding is available, the City provides grants to local residents and community groups to create innovative projects for watershed protection.

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency – Weatherization Program

Low-income Energy Assistance with education, budgeting, fuel assistance payments, and Weatherization Programs

- Rebates & Other

NW Natural

Information about services and financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades.

Portland General Electric

PGE-approved contractors offer a $200 instant rebate when you install an energy efficient heat pump in your home. The rebate is also available if you upgrade from an older, less efficient heat pump.

Salem Electric

Members have access to a variety of programs to save energy and reduce their electric bills, including loans, tax incentives, and rebates.

Energy Trust of Oregon

Cash incentives for qualifying projects to home owners who are Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural Gas, and Cascade Natural Gas.

* Tax Incentives

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Information and application to receive tax credit for purchase and installation of energy efficient projects and renewable energy.

State of Oregon Business Energy Tax Credits

Tax Credit available for qualifying energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources, and vehicle purchases/projects.

* Grants & Loans

Salem Electric Habitat Improvement Program

Salem Electric members can contribute to a program that improves local native fish and wildlife habitat.

* Rebates & Other

Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy efficiency services, cash incentives, and solutions for customers of Portland General Electric and NW Natural Gas.

NW Natural Gas

Information for energy savings in commercial buildings.