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Oregon HOMES 2026 Rebates: What You Need to Know (And Why It's Different From a Home Energy Score)

The Oregon HOMES rebate program launches Spring 2026 with up to $10,000 in rebates for energy efficiency upgrades. But here's what most people don't realize: qualifying for HOMES requires BPI-2400 energy modeling—not a standard DOE Home Energy Score. This guide explains the difference, lists every Oregon utility's rebate programs, and helps you find the right resources.

Prepare for your Bend Home Energy Score

Now that you have scheduled your home energy score appointment read through what you can expect.

Why is my home energy score low?

Many customers that receive their home energy scores wonder why their score was low. The HES is based on energy (cost) used to heat and cool a home. With the changes in residential design that have touted higher ceilings, large windows, and open floor plans it makes the HVAC systems work harder to condition the space.

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