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Oregon Conservation Programs
Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive
Program level:
State
Land use:
Agriculture
Provider:
Oregon Department of Energy
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Building owners can receive incentives to rebuild to current building code or above code – incorporating these energy efficiency improvements help make buildings more comfortable and support long-term affordability through lower energy bills.
Overview
Description:
More than 5,000 structures and over 1 million acres were burned in the 21 wildfires that devastated Oregon communities over Labor Day 2020. The Oregon Legislature allocated $10.8 million to ODOE to provide funding to incentivize energy-efficient rebuilding efforts. The Oregon Department of Energy is offering rebates for energy efficient rebuilding of residential and commercial structures destroyed during the 2020 wildfires. Rebuilding with energy efficiency in mind helps building owners lower long-term energy costs and make homes and businesses more comfortable.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the program, the owner must be rebuilding an eligible structure deemed by state or county officials as destroyed or damaged in the wildfires between August 1 and September 30, 2020, and have completed or be in the process of completing a local jurisdiction permit process. Eligible structures include site-built residential homes, manufactured homes, commercial buildings, multi-family buildings, and public buildings.
Financial benefit:
Rebate
Contact information
Contact person:
Oregon Department of Energy
Organization:
Phone number:
1-800-221-8035.
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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