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  • How to choose a new water heater for your home
    When selecting a new water heater for your home, choose a water heating system that will not only provide enough hot water but also that will do so energy efficiently, saving you money. This includes considering the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size and fuel source for your home. For more information, please go here.
  • Selecting a heating/cooling system for your home

    The largest portion of the utility bill for a typical Oregon home is for heating and cooling. For every $100 we spend on utility costs, about $31 goes to heating and cooling. How do you know what to look for in a system for your home? What can you do to ensure you are getting the most for your money? To help answer these questions, please go here.
  • Changing your lightbulbs can have a big impact

    If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a light bulb that's earned the ENERGY STAR, we would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year, save about $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.
    To learn more, please click here
  • Is your house energy smart?
    Energy Smart House
    Have you ever looked at your home heating/cooling bill and asked yourself: Why is this bill so high? Or: How can I reduce this bill? Click on the link below (in red) to find out about the most common areas of inefficiency in a home and suggestions on how you can fix them. Also, the Energy Trust of Oregon offers a variety of assistance products for Oregon homeowners.
    Click here to see the most common areas of heating/cooling loss...
  • 19 places air can leave, enter your home

    Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to cut heating and cooling costs, improve durability, increase comfort, and create a healthier indoor environment. Caulking and weatherstripping are two simple and effective air-sealing techniques that offer quick returns on investment, often one year or less. Caulk is generally used for cracks and openings between stationary house components such as around door and window frames, and weatherstripping is used to seal components that move, such as doors and operable windows.
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Tax Credits for Appliances Conservation for Your Home
How to Qualify
Oregonians can get a credit on Oregon income taxes for making their homes more energy-efficient and helping preserve Oregon's environment.
What Qualifies for the Credit?
Rulemaking Information