SHOW Program Required Minimum Value Measures

The State Home Oil Weatherization (SHOW) Program provides cash payments to eligible homeowners and contractors, both for-profit and nonprofit, for completing energy conservation measures on Oregon dwellings. Cash payments are awarded based on a two-tiered system to allow for varied income eligibility.

This list provides the required minimum values for the approved measures the SHOW Program.

Heating Systems Measures

• Heating systems: Is more efficient than previous and replaces existing units 
• Replacement components: Is more efficient than previous and replaces existing units 
• Safety/efficiency measures: Is more efficient than previous and replaces existing units 
• Insulation, sealing, repair, or replacement of ductwork: Is more efficient than previous and replaces existing units 
• Programmable thermostat: N/A

Insulation measures

• Ceilings/attics: R-38 or fills the cavity 
• Floors/subfloors: R-25 or fills the cavity 
• Exterior walls/knee walls: R-21 or fills the cavity
  

Window and door measures

• Exterior windows: Minimum value rating of U-0.30 
• Exterior door with full/partial glass: Minimum value rating of U-0.30 
  
• Exterior doors without glass: Minimum value rating of U-0.30 
• Exterior doors Insulated or solid core: Insulated or solid core

Health and Safety/Building Code Requirements measures

• Occupant health and safety and building code requirements, including but not limited to: 
• Combustion appliance safety testing
• Assessment/repair of hazards
  
• Addressing moisture intrusion and air quality issues
• Addressing shared vent or flue issues
  

Air infiltration measures

• Promote less conditioned air loss, reduce moisture intrusion, and support the other measures applied to the pressure boundary, including but not limited to: 
• The application of caulking
• Installation of weatherstripping
• Conducting pressure testing
  

Have Questions?

If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to the SHOW Program Analyst. Please email program questions to SHOW.Program@hcs.oregon.gov. You can also call 800-453-5511.

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