Home Energy Assessment Program
Home upgrades like insulation, efficient heating systems, hybrid water heaters, and new windows can increase the comfort of your home and save you money on your energy bills.
The Environmental Center is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to help ensure access to Energy Trust incentives to communities who have historically been overlooked by Energy Trust programs, such as low to moderate income households, people of color, indigenous communities, people experiencing disabilities, and rural communities. We work with households in Central Oregon to complete free energy assessments of their homes and then help them access free or low cost energy upgrades.
"For a long time, we have wanted to have insulation put into the walls of our home, but it was a big job that we hadn’t been able to begin. Our assessor made us feel confident it could happen and led us through the process of finding contractors, getting bids, and making sure the Oregon Energy Trust Incentive was correctly applied. We are now comfortably warm and cozy in our quieter home, thanks to all of the help we received from The Environmental Center’s Home Energy Assessment program, their partnership with Oregon Energy Trust Incentive, and Home Rx. Thank You!"
- Melissa & Michael P.
"The Home Energy Assessment Program was the nudge I needed to start improving the energy efficiency of my home. Without it, I wouldn't have known where to start, and without the resulting cost savings, it would have been difficult for me to afford the upgrades. Everyone I interacted with in the process was pleasant and helpful."
- Anonymous
Y'all helped me save thousands I know I would otherwise be spending on heating in the winter. The program was easy and accessible. The process was fast - the team at Greensavers was phenomenal! Now my family can stay warm without worrying about how I'll pay for it. Thank you❤️❤️❤️
-Caitlin M
Home Rx went above and beyond to upgrade, and insulate, the under home ducting. Previous owners left it a total disaster. AC coming through is now actually cold. Winter is going to be so much warmer.
-Anonymous
How it Works
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Step 1: See if you qualify
- You identify as a person of color, a person experiencing disabilities, a rural resident, or a person with low to moderate income*
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- You are a homeowner or renter in a single-family home, manufactured home, or multifamily residence with up to four units
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- You live in Oregon and heat your home with electricity or natural gas provided by Pacific Power or Cascade Natural Gas. If you get your electricity from Central Electric Coop (CEC) but heat your home with Cascade Natural Gas, you still qualify!
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Step 2: Sign up
Use the form on this page below or email satya@envirocenter.org for assistance.
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Step 3: Free home assessment
A home energy assessor from The Environmental Center will visit your home for a 30–60 minute walkthrough to learn how efficiently your home is using energy and identify areas for energy efficiency and comfort improvements.
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Step 4: Recommendations
Your home energy assessor will connect you to trusted contractors and help you navigate the process of installing recommended energy-saving home upgrades.
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Step 5: Cost savings
The Environmental Center will access Energy Trust of Oregon incentives to significantly lower, or potentially eliminate, the cost of your upgrades.
Home Energy Assessment Sign up
The Environmental Center is working with homeowners and renters to complete free energy assessments of their homes and then help them access free or low cost energy upgrades. Home upgrades like insulation, efficient heating systems, hybrid water heaters, and new windows, can increase the comfort of your home and save you money on your energy bills. Once you complete this form, our Home Energy Assessment Manager will reach out to you to schedule your free assessment. If you have any questions please reach out to satya@envirocenter.org.
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Meet Satya Austin-Opper, your home energy assessor!
Hi, I'm Satya! I'm excited to work with Central Oregon households to reduce energy burden and carbon emissions.
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