The Oregon HOMES Performance Rebate program is generating a lot of
excitement—and confusion. With up to $10,000 available for home energy
efficiency upgrades starting Spring 2026, homeowners are eager to get started.
But there's a critical detail that trips people up: the energy assessment
required for HOMES rebates is fundamentally different from a DOE Home Energy
Score.
At GetMyHES, we provide DOE Home Energy Scores—the standardized 1-10 rating
used for home sales, rentals, and general energy insights. We've created this
guide to help you understand whether you need our service, the Oregon HOMES
program, or your local utility's rebates—so you can get the right help without
wasting time.
## What Is the Oregon HOMES 2026 Rebate Program?
The Home Efficiency Rebates Program (HOMES) is a federally-funded initiative
under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. Oregon received over $113 million to
help homeowners complete energy efficiency upgrades.
**Key Details:**
- Launch Date: Spring 2026 (single-family homes)
- Maximum Rebate: Up to $10,000
- Minimum Savings Required: 20% whole-home energy reduction
- Higher Tier: 35%+ savings = larger rebates
- Administrator (Consumer-Owned Utilities): Earth Advantage
- Administrator (Investor-Owned Utilities): Energy Trust of Oregon
**Eligible Upgrades Include:**
- Heat pumps and high-efficiency HVAC
- Insulation and air sealing
- On-demand water heaters
- Smart thermostats
- Other weatherization measures
## HOMES Rebate Amounts
Your rebate depends on your household income and the projected energy savings:
**35% or Greater Energy Savings:**
- Less than 80% of Area Median Income: Up to $10,000 (100% of project cost)
- 80% to 150% AMI: Up to $4,000 (50% of project cost)
- Over 150% AMI: Up to $3,000 (50% of project cost)
**20% to 34% Energy Savings:**
- Less than 80% AMI: Up to $5,000 (80% of project cost)
- 80% to 150% AMI: Up to $2,000 (50% of project cost)
- Over 150% AMI: Up to $1,500 (50% of project cost)
## The Critical Difference: Home Energy Score vs. BPI-2400 Modeling
Here's where it gets important. A DOE Home Energy Score will NOT qualify you
for Oregon HOMES rebates. The program requires something called BPI-2400
compliant energy modeling. These are different services:
**DOE Home Energy Score:**
- Purpose: Standardized home rating (1-10 scale)
- Utility Bill Calibration: No
- Uses Actual Energy Data: No - standardized assumptions
- HOMES Rebate Eligible: No
- Output: Score + recommendations
- Best For: Home sales, rentals, general insights
**BPI-2400 Energy Modeling:**
- Purpose: Calculate projected % savings
- Utility Bill Calibration: Yes - required
- Uses Actual Energy Data: Yes - your real utility history
- HOMES Rebate Eligible: Yes
- Output: Pre/post retrofit energy model
- Best For: Rebate qualification, project planning
**Why the difference matters:** BPI-2400 modeling takes your actual 12-month
utility bill history and calibrates an energy model to your real usage. Then
it models your proposed improvements to show exactly how much energy you'll
save. This is how HOMES verifies you meet the 20% or 35% savings threshold.
A Home Energy Score, by contrast, uses standardized operating assumptions—it
estimates how your home should perform, not how it actually does.
## When Do You Need a Home Energy Score?
GetMyHES provides DOE Home Energy Scores, which are the right choice when you:
- Are selling your home and want to showcase energy efficiency
- Are buying a home and want to understand its energy profile
- Want a rental property rated for energy performance
- Need a quick, standardized assessment for general planning
- Live in a jurisdiction requiring disclosure (like Portland)
We do NOT provide BPI-2400 modeling for HOMES rebates. If you need Oregon
HOMES 2026 rebate qualification, you'll need to work with an Earth Advantage
or Energy Trust-enrolled contractor once the program launches.
## How to Qualify for Oregon HOMES Rebates
**Step 1: Know Your Utility Type**
Your utility determines which organization administers your rebates:
- Consumer-Owned (PUDs, Co-ops, Municipal) → Earth Advantage
- Investor-Owned → Energy Trust of Oregon
**Step 2: Wait for Enrollment (Early 2026)**
Contractor and auditor enrollment opens shortly before the Spring 2026 program
launch. Once open, you can find qualified BPI-2400 modeling providers
through:
- Earth Advantage: earthadvantage.org
- Energy Trust of Oregon: energytrust.org
- Oregon Department of Energy: oregon.gov/energy/Incentives
**Step 3: Gather Your Utility Bills**
BPI-2400 modeling requires 12 months of utility bill data. Start collecting
your bills now so you're ready when the program launches.
## Don't Forget Your Local Utility Rebates
Many Oregon utilities offer their own energy efficiency rebates right now—no
need to wait for 2026. These can often be stacked with Oregon HOMES rebates.
**Important:** Most utilities require a Rebate Eligibility Assessment BEFORE
you start any work. If you complete improvements before getting assessed, you
may not qualify for rebates.
### Oregon People's Utility Districts (PUDs)
**Central Lincoln PUD** - Lincoln County, parts of Lane/Douglas
clpud.org/energy-efficiency
**Clatskanie PUD** - Columbia County
clatskaniepud.com/conservation
**Columbia River PUD** - Columbia County
crpud.net/ways-to-save
**Emerald PUD** - Lane County (Springfield area)
epud.org/energy-efficiency
**Northern Wasco PUD** - Wasco County (The Dalles)
nwascopud.org/programs-services/energy-efficiency-upgrade-programs-eeup
**Tillamook PUD** - Tillamook County
tpud.org/ways-to-save
### Oregon Electric Cooperatives
**Central Electric Cooperative** - Central Oregon
cec.coop
**Consumers Power** - Coos/Curry Counties
cpi.coop
**Douglas Electric Cooperative** - Douglas County
dec.coop/energy-efficiency/rebate-programs
**Hood River Electric Cooperative** - Hood River County
hrec.coop
**Lane Electric Cooperative** - Lane County
laneelectric.com
**Midstate Electric Cooperative** - Central/Eastern Oregon
mfrec.com
**Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative** - NE Oregon
otec.coop/residential
**Salem Electric** - Salem area
salemelectric.com
**Umatilla Electric Cooperative** - Umatilla/Morrow Counties
umatillaelectric.com
**West Oregon Electric Cooperative** - Washington County
westoregon.org
### Municipal Utilities
**Ashland Electric** - Ashland
ashland.or.us
**Bandon Light & Power** - Bandon
cityofbandon.org
**Canby Utility** - Canby
canbyutility.org
**Eugene Water & Electric Board** - Eugene
eweb.org
**Forest Grove Light & Power** - Forest Grove
forestgrove-or.gov
**McMinnville Water & Light** - McMinnville
mc-power.com
**City of Monmouth** - Monmouth
ci.monmouth.or.us
**Springfield Utility Board** - Springfield
subutil.com
### Investor-Owned Utilities (Energy Trust Programs)
**Portland General Electric** - Portland metro, Willamette Valley
portlandgeneral.com/save-money/save-money-home/special-offers-incentives
**Pacific Power** - Southern/Eastern Oregon
pacificpower.net
**Idaho Power** - Eastern Oregon
idahopower.com
All investor-owned utility customers can visit
energytrust.org/residential/incentives for current rebates.
## Find All Available Incentives: Oregon HIPPO
The Oregon Department of Energy created an excellent tool to find every rebate
you may qualify for:
**Energy HIPPO (Hub for Incentive Programs + Projects in Oregon)**
incentives.oregon.gov
Enter your address and household information to get a personalized list of
available rebates, tax credits, and assistance programs.
## Quick Reference: Which Service Do You Need?
**Selling or buying a home?**
→ DOE Home Energy Score → GetMyHES
**Rating a rental property?**
→ DOE Home Energy Score → GetMyHES
**Portland home sale disclosure?**
→ DOE Home Energy Score → GetMyHES
**Oregon HOMES 2026 rebate?**
→ BPI-2400 energy modeling → Earth Advantage / Energy Trust (2026)
**Current utility rebates?**
→ Utility assessment → Contact your utility (see list above)
**Income-qualified weatherization?**
→ Weatherization Assistance Program → Oregon Housing & Community Services
(oregon.gov/ohcs)
## Timeline for Oregon HOMES 2026
- Early 2026: Contractor/auditor enrollment opens
- Spring 2026: Single-family home rebates available
- Summer 2026: Multi-family/shared system rebates available
- Fall 2026: HEAR appliance rebates at retail stores
## Key Takeaways
1. Oregon HOMES rebates require BPI-2400 modeling, not a Home Energy Score —
these are different services
2. Your local utility may have rebates available now — don't wait for 2026
3. Always get assessed BEFORE starting work — or you may lose rebate
eligibility
4. Use Oregon HIPPO to find all incentives you qualify for
5. GetMyHES provides Home Energy Scores — perfect for home sales and general
energy insights, but not for HOMES rebate qualification
## Questions?
If you need a DOE Home Energy Score for a home sale, rental, or general energy
assessment, contact GetMyHES.
For Oregon HOMES 2026 rebate information, visit:
- Oregon Department of Energy:
oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/home-energy-rebates.aspx
- Earth Advantage: earthadvantage.org (consumer-owned utility customers)
- Energy Trust of Oregon: energytrust.org (investor-owned u
