Eligibility
• Building occupied by an active Emerald customer served by a non-residential rate schedule.• Participant is authorized to make improvements to the facility.
• New construction projects are eligible.
Emerald People’s Utility District
33733 Seavey Loop Road
Eugene OR 97405
541-746-1583
Heat Pumps for Commercial Buildings
Converting your existing electric heating system or upgrading an existing inefficient heat pump will help increase comfort for your occupants and increase the value of your commercial space. An air source heat pump can dramatically reduce the energy wasted by a business heated by other less efficient electric heating like baseboard, wall heaters and electric furnaces. Emerald is here to help with information and rebates for qualifying units.
- Increased value of commercial space
- Increased Comfort
- Reduced energy costs and reduced maintenance
Incentive Information
Emerald offers a cash rebate to help you make the switch to a high efficiency heat pump.
$1,000 per ton cash rebate for retrofit from electric resistance heat
$150 per ton cash rebate for replacing an existing heat pump
$1,000 per ton cash rebate for retrofit from electric resistance heat
$150 per ton cash rebate for replacing an existing heat pump
• Participant is authorized to make improvements to the facility.
• New construction projects are eligible.
Requirements
• At minimum, air source heat pump must be meet Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Tier 1 efficiency.• Participant authorizes Emerald to conduct quality inspections to ensure program specifications are followed.
• Installation must be completed within 90 days of project pre-authorization.
Steps to Participate
We can help you identify savings opportunities, find qualified contractors, and ensure compliance with program requirements.1. Confirm eligibility for your program by contacting Emerald's Energy Services.
2. Find approved contractors and get project cost estimates; we suggest getting multiple bids from contractors listed with the Air Northwest Trade Ally program.
3. Submit the Heat Pump Incentive Application Form along with contractor invoices showing products installed, installation date, and total project cost.
4. Once installation is complete, contact utility to schedule the final inspection to ensure compliance with the information provided on the incentive application.
5. Ensure all required documentation is submitted including the Commercial Heat Pump Tool for conversions.
6. Utility will authorize rebate payment upon final approval.
7. The rebate will be processed once the inspection is completed.