Energy Efficient Options

Energy Efficient Options

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Seeds for the Sol can help you navigate the complex incentives and programs for energy efficiency upgrades, including heating and cooling, insulation, windows, water heating, and solar. Program eligibility is not solely based on income level, but there are increased savings opportunities for lower income households.

Seeds for the Sol works with you to:

  • Identify upgrade opportunities in your home.
  • Provide a list of trusted contractors.
  • Review estimates with you to determine incentive eligibility and overall best fit.
  • Submit the applications for accessing the incentives.

We cannot guarantee a no-cost upgrade, and you will be responsible for any remaining cost after incentives are applied. If the remaining cost is a financial barrier, you may be eligible for a zero-interest loan. If you qualify for one of our loans, Seeds for the Sol will pay the installer the upfront cost and provide you with a payback schedule. 

Upgrade Options

Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling accounts for nearly 30% of a household’s energy consumption, which greatly impacts your utility bills, so this is an important upgrade to consider if you are experiencing significant energy costs.

Program eligibility is not solely based on income level, but there are increased savings opportunities for lower income households.

Insulation

Insulating your home is one of the most effective ways to keep it comfortable in every season. When your home is well insulated, your heating and cooling systems do not have to work as hard to maintain the temperature of your home which can lower your energy costs. Insulation also provides a barrier for noise reduction.

There are increased savings opportunities for lower income households.

Water Heating

Program eligibility is not solely based on income level income level , but there are increased savings opportunities for lower income households.

Seeds for the Sol works with you to:

  • Identify upgrade opportunities in your home.
  • Select trusted contractors.
  • Review estimates with you to determine incentive eligibility and overall best fit.
  • Submit the applications for accessing the incentives.

Solar

Program eligibility is not solely based on income level income level , but there are increased savings opportunities for lower income households.

Household Size: Annual Income Maximum:
1 person $66,854
2 people $87,424
3 people $107,994
4 people $128,564
5 people $149,134
6 people $169,704
7 people $173,562
9 people $177,418

Income Qualification

If your household income fits within this chart, we can help with increased savings opportunities. Program eligibility is not solely based on income level. Sign-up for an HEA for more info.

  • Income includes all gross wages, tips, rental income, public assistance, social security or pensions, income from self-employment, alimony, interest or any other sources of income defined by the IRS income tax return for the previous tax year.
  • Landlords: Program access will be determined by the household size and income level of your current tenants.

Utility

If you are a customer of the utilities below, you may qualify for increased incentives based on income level. If you are not, we can also provide guidance about the funding options available for your utility.

Not sure who your energy provider is? Use the “Find Your Utility” tool on Oregon.gov.

Region

Seeds for the Sol focuses on the counties listed below, but we can provide guidance about the funding options available for your county.

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