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Stay informed on the upcoming permanent rulemaking schedule for Oregon's RETC program. Learn about areas of discussion such as energy efficient devices, solar photovoltaic, PV systems application process, and wood and pellet stoves. Take part in stakeholder events to participate in the program's development.
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Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC) Update Oregon Department of Energy As Of: 6/3/14
Purpose • Provide information on the upcoming permanent rulemaking schedule. • Highlight areas of the program to be discussed. • Encourage participation by stakeholders at one or more of the several venues in June and July.
Energy Efficient Devices • To be Discussed: • Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters • Air-source(ducted) Heat Pumps • Ductless Heat Pumps • Duct Sealing
Solar Photovoltaic • To be Discussed: • PowerClerk • Incentive Rates • Northwest Solar Communities Current Efforts
Wood and Pellet Stoves To be discussed: Review and simplify tax credit calculation among approved stove types
PV Systems Application Process • RETC PV applications will use the PowerClerk online application platform • Projects applying for Energy Trust incentives will no longer need data entry into a separate application • Final tax credit documentation will be emailed to participant • Electronic signatures will be accepted eliminating the need to print, sign, upload or mail an application • PowerClerk will be released in September, 2014 for testing and required for applications submitted after 6/1/15
Rulemaking Website http://www.oregon.gov/energy/CONS/Pages/Rulemaking-RETC.aspx
Oregon Department of Energy • http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY • 1-800-221-8035 • 503-378-4040 • Roger Kainu, Residential Energy Program Analyst • 503-580-7469 • roger.Kainu@state.or.us • Rob Del Mar, Field Energy Analyst • 503-302-7027 • robert.delmar@state.or.us • Matt Hale, Tax Credits, Rebates & Compliance Mgr • 503-373-2297 • matt.hale@state.or.us • Deby Davis, RETC Program Lead Worker • 503-378-8351 • deby.s.davis@state.or.us Contacts