Oregon Heat Pump Rebates
Stackable incentives available to Oregon homeowners installing a qualifying heat pump in 2026.
What's available in Oregon
Oregon has one of the most developed heat pump incentive landscapes in the U.S. Energy Trust of Oregon administers rebates on behalf of the state's major investor-owned utilities (PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, Avista) with standard tiers around $800–$1,650 and stacked income-qualified offers up to $3,000. The Oregon Department of Energy runs the Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3, up to $2,000, expanded November 2025) and the older Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (up to $7,000, mostly fully subscribed). Consumer-owned utilities and co-ops including OTEC, Springfield Utility Board, EWEB, EPUD, and Midstate Electric also offer their own rebates or low-interest loans. Oregon's HEEHRA-equivalent HEAR program (~$113M from U.S. DOE) had been targeted for Spring 2026 launch, but as of April 2026 ODOE confirmed U.S. DOE has paused state launch approvals pending federal review, so HEAR funds are not yet flowing to homeowners. State and utility rebates are the primary 2026 incentive layer.
HEEHRA in Oregon
HEEHRA rebate: Point-of-sale rebate up to $8,000 for households at or below 80% of area median income. Funded by the IRA, administered by each state. Oregon is finalizing program rules.
How heat pump rebates work in Oregon
Oregon has one of the most developed heat pump incentive landscapes in the U.S. Energy Trust of Oregon administers rebates on behalf of the state's major investor-owned utilities (PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, Avista) with standard tiers around $800-$1,650 and stacked income-qualified offers up to $3,000. The Oregon Department of Energy runs the Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3, up to $2,000, expanded November 2025) and the older Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (up to $7,000, mostly fully subscribed). Important 2026 caveat: HP3 Round 1 + Round 2 funding for owner-occupied existing-home retrofits is fully reserved — owner-occupied retrofits cannot currently claim the HP3 rebate. Rental property and new-construction allocations may still be available; check ODOE's live HP3 funding chart for category-specific status. Consumer-owned utilities and co-ops including OTEC, Springfield Utility Board, EWEB, EPUD, and Midstate Electric also offer their own rebates or low-interest loans. Oregon's HEAR program (~$113M from US DOE) had been targeted for Spring 2026 launch, but as of April 2026 ODOE confirmed US DOE has paused state launch approvals pending federal review.
Oregon rebate programs
Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3)
$2,000ODOE-administered rebate up to $2,000 on a qualifying heat pump (HSPF2 ≥ 8.1 and SEER2 ≥ 16). Round 1 + Round 2 funding for the existing owner-occupied home category is fully reserved as of early 2026 — owner-occupied retrofits cannot currently claim this rebate. Rental property and new-construction allocations may still be available; check ODOE's live HP3 funding chart for category-specific status before relying on the incentive.
Energy Trust of Oregon Ducted Heat Pump Rebate
$1,000Standard rebate around $1,000 for a qualifying ducted air-source heat pump for single-family or manufactured homes served by PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, or Avista.
Energy Trust of Oregon Ductless Heat Pump Rebate
$800Ductless mini-split rebate around $800 for standard customers, with higher tiers up to $1,800 for income-qualified or manufactured-home occupants on participating Energy Trust utilities.
Energy Trust Manufactured Home Heat Pump Special Offer
$1,800Manufactured home residents may qualify for an enhanced incentive or promotional price on a professionally installed ducted or ductless heat pump through December 31, 2026.
Energy Trust Income-Qualified Heat Pump Enhanced Rebate
$3,000Income-qualified households and rental properties served by participating utilities can receive up to $3,000 for ducted or ductless heat pump installation; eligibility tied to household income relative to area median.
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A worked example: ductless heat pump in Portland
Mei owns a 1,400 sq ft home in Portland served by PGE for electric service. She has an aging oil-fired floor furnace with no central AC. She gets quotes for a 2-ton ductless heat pump system (two heads — living room and master bedroom) plus retention of the oil furnace as backup. Installed cost: $9,800. Because she's a PGE customer working with an Energy Trust trade ally and her household income is approximately 75% of Multnomah County AMI (below the 80% threshold), she qualifies for the Energy Trust Income-Qualified Heat Pump Enhanced Rebate at up to $3,000. Energy Trust's standard $800 ductless rebate is subsumed by the enhanced income-qualified tier. HP3 for owner-occupied retrofits is fully reserved, so she can't claim the additional $2,000 ODOE rebate. Oregon HEAR hasn't launched. The federal §25C credit is gone. Combined stack: $3,000 against $9,800. Net out-of-pocket: $6,800. If Mei's household income had been 110% of AMI, her stack would default to the standard $800 ductless rebate — a $2,200 difference.
Choosing a contractor in Oregon
Oregon licenses HVAC contractors through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Verify CCB license at oregon.gov/ccb before signing. Energy Trust of Oregon rebates require an Energy Trust trade ally; the trade ally lookup is at energytrust.org. ODOE HP3 rebates require a participating contractor enrolled with the program. Consumer-owned utility rebates (EWEB, Springfield Utility Board, OTEC, EPUD, Midstate Electric) each have their own approved contractor expectations — confirm per utility.
Common pitfalls for Oregon homeowners
- Counting on HP3 for owner-occupied existing-home retrofits. As of early 2026, HP3 Round 1 + Round 2 funding for the existing owner-occupied home category is fully reserved. Owner-occupied retrofits cannot currently claim the $2,000 HP3 rebate. Rental property and new-construction allocations may still be available; check ODOE's live HP3 funding chart before relying on the incentive.
- Counting on Oregon HEAR for 2026. As of April 2026, ODOE confirmed US DOE has paused state HEAR launch approvals pending federal review. Oregon HEAR funds are not yet flowing to homeowners. Income-qualified Oregonians cannot rely on the $8,000 federal point-of-sale rebate for 2026 installs. Monitor oregon.gov/energy for status.
Estimate your net cost
Used to determine HEEHRA eligibility (under 80% area median income).
- Energy Trust Manufactured Home Heat Pump Special Offer−$1,800
- Energy Trust of Oregon Ducted Heat Pump Rebateexcluded — pick one: Energy Trust Manufactured Home Heat Pump Special Offer wins
Estimate only. Includes only programs accepting applications today — waitlisted or closed programs are excluded. Mutually exclusive programs (e.g. HEEHRA vs HOMES) and project-cost caps are applied per current program rules; confirm with your installer and utility before signing.
How to claim each rebate
- Get pre-approved (where required). Some utility programs require approval before install. Check program details before signing a contract.
- Use a participating contractor. Many programs require a licensed installer from an approved contractor list — especially HEEHRA, which routes through CEC-approved contractors who process the rebate at point of sale.
- Save documentation. AHRI certificate, model numbers, and itemized invoice are required for most utility rebates.
- Submit utility rebate within 60–90 days of install. Some programs are first-come first-served and close mid-year — funding can run out before the calendar year does.