Local utilities like Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Pacific Power, Portland General Electric (PGE), Clark Public Utilities, and various PUDs offer substantial cash rebates, often covering 30% to over 60% of the total project costs, dramatically reducing your out-of-pocket expense.
For businesses in Northern Oregon served by PGE or Pacific Power, ETO offers cash incentives for lighting fixtures and controls, which can cover up to 50% of eligible project costs for standard lighting.
Combining massive energy savings (up to 75% less electricity use) with utility incentives means most projects have a very short payback period—often less than two years.
Your project may qualify for "Prescriptive" (fixed amount per fixture) or "Custom" (based on estimated annual energy savings) incentives, allowing even complex or unique facilities like industrial spaces to maximize their savings.
Utility programs and trusts like ETO typically require pre-approval. Your contractor will help secure this, which reserves the incentive money for your project before a single light is installed, ensuring the funds are there upon completion.
Commercial building owners can qualify for a significant Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (Section 179D) from the IRS. This deduction can be up to $1.13 to $5.65 per square foot for qualifying lighting upgrades, providing a powerful final layer of savings.