Oregon Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 12/03/2012
Program Overview:
| State: |
Oregon |
| Incentive Type: |
State Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Wind |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Nonprofit, Local Government, State Government, Agricultural |
| Amount: | Varies |
| Maximum Incentive: | Project Development Assistance: $40,000 |
| Eligible System Size: | Up to 20 MW-DC |
| Installation Requirements: | Project must be grid-connected deliver power to Portland General Electric or Pacific Power in Oregon |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: | Varies; negotiated share of RECs goes to Energy Trust |
| Funding Source: | Public Benefits Fund |
| Web Site: |
http://energytrust.org/commercial/incentives/equipment-upgrades-r...
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Summary:
Energy Trust of Oregon’s Commercial Scale Wind offering provides resources and cash incentives to help communities, businesses land owners, and government entities install wind turbine systems up to 20 megawatts (MW) in capacity. Projects may consist of a single turbine or a small group of turbines. A variety of ownership models are allowed. Incentive programs are as follows:
- Anemometers: Energy Trust can help support the installation of an anemometer through the Anemometer Loan Program to assess wind quality at proposed sites. Anemometers are measuring devices that provide data on wind quality and speed to evaluate a site's suitability for wind project development.
- Project development: Energy Trust may provide assistance for project development including grant writing assistance, feasibility studies, final design, permitting, utility interconnection, and construction management. Up to 50% of the cost of hiring a consulting for this assistance may be paid for by Energy Trust, up to a maximum of $40,000.
- Cash incentives for turbine installation: Project costs are compared to the market value of the energy produced (above-market costs) to determine incentive levels. There is no fixed percentage or cap on the amount of above-market costs that Energy Trust will pay. Incentive levels are based on many factors and vary by project. In most cases Energy Trust disburses the incentives over time; although retaining the incentives is dependent on the project’s actual delivery of electricity to the grid.
To be eligible for these incentives, you must be an Oregon customer of Portland General Electric or Pacific Power, or be willing to deliver power to one of these utilities. Systems must generate electricity and be connected to the local electric utility grid. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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