Energy audits and inspections are available upon request.
Zero percent (0%) loans are available for weatherization measures recommended by Lane Electric’s representative. Another option is a cash grant for twenty-five percent (25%) of the measure cost, up to $1000.
Low Income members may be eligible for an in-house cash grant of up to $1500. If the member-of-record is a tenant, the owner(s) of the property are required to provide matching funds for the project to move forward.
Eligible measures include floor, wall & attic insulation, and window replacement for existing single-pane and double-pane, metal frame windows.
Members building a new Energy Star Home may be eligible for a $1,000 rebate.
A $500 rebate is available for certified Energy Star manufactured homes.
Members installing a new or replacing an existing heat pump can apply for a $1,000 heat pump rebate OR a zero-percent (0%) loan up to $9,000. The incentives are available for new air source heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps and for replacing your older heat pump with a new qualifying, energy efficient model. Loans are based on approval from one of two credit unions and are not available for new construction.
Lane Electric will pay between $300 and $500 for qualifying members, depending on their income, for a certified Performance Tested Comfort System (PTCS) duct seal.
A cash grant for twenty-five percent (25%) of the measure cost, of up to $1,000 is available. A choice of two funding options is also available: A zero-percent (0%) loan from Lane Electric, of up to $1000, can be applied to a members account, based on approved credit. If the cost for the project exceeds $1000, a member may apply for funding through our Weatherization Program. Only one of the above options may be selected. Loans are available on approved credit. These grants are counted in addition to any other weatherization program grants.
A cash grant for fifty percent (50%) of the measure cost, up to $2500, is available for commercial members to upgrade their existing facility. Eligible measures include lighting and refrigeration upgrades, insulation, window replacements and HVAC repairs.
A $75 rebate is available for Energy Star qualified clothes washers. Additional rebates from the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program may be available and rebate amounts can vary. (Note: Appliance rebates will only be applied as a credit to your electric account).
Lane Electric offers a $500 rebate for the installation of an Oregon Department of Energy qualified solar water heating system. For solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) systems, a $1 per watt rebate, up to $4000, is available for qualified and approved installs. Policy 311 (.pdf)
Note: You may take advantage of one (1) weatherization grant or loan plus one (1) heat pump grant or loan in each calendar year. Low Income weatherization participants must wait one (1) full calendar year (Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st) before being eligible for any additional incentives.
Important: Lane Electric’s programs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. When program funds have been exhausted, the programs will end until the next funding year.