New appliance rebates
Information about the financial incentives available from the PUD for the purchase of new, energy-efficient clothes washers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
- How the program works
- Rebate amounts
- State tax credits
- Download rebate application
- For more information
Columbia River PUD is now offering rebates on the purchase of ENERGY STAR® labeled clothes washers, dishwashers and refrigerators. The program is offered to all PUD customers for appliances installed in new or existing homes or businesses within the PUD's service area.
How the program works:
- Contact the PUD's Energy Experts to receive a list of qualifying models.
- Purchase the qualified appliance from the dealer of your choice.
- Complete and submit a rebate application. (Download a new appliance rebate application in pdf format-160kb.)
- We will process your application within three weeks. If the application is approved, we will credit your account or issue you a check. If the application is not approved, we will mail you a letter explaining why.
Rebate amounts:
| Type of Appliance | Water Heater Type | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clothes washer - Tier 1* | Electric | $50 |
| Clothes washer - Tier 2** | Electric | $100 |
| Clothes washer - Tier 1* | Gas, oil or propane | $25 |
| Clothes washer - Tier 2** | Gas, oil or propane | $50 |
| Dishwasher | n/a | $25 |
| Refrigerator | n/a | $25 |
* Tier 1 = Modified Energy Factor (MEF) of 1.42 to 1.79. (MEF is an energy efficiency rating syystem that accounts for hot water consumption and the energy required to dry a standard load of clothes.)
**Tier 2 = MEF of 1.80 or greater
Tax credits also available
The Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit Program provides tax credits ranging from $50 to $180 for the purchase of premium efficiency clothes washers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
To qualify for a tax credit, you must either have Oregon income tax liability or be willing to transfer the credit to an Oregon resident who does.
In some cases, the efficiency standard required for a tax credit may be greater than Energy Star standards. Therefore, not every Energy Star appliance that qualifies for a PUD rebate will qualify for a tax credit.
Visit the Oregon Office of Energy website or call 800-221-8035 for more information or to apply for tax credits.
For more information
More information about energy efficient appliances can be found on the ENERGY STAR® website.
Our Energy Experts can also answer any questions you may have. Contact them for more information:
Columbia River PUD
Energy Experts
PO Box 1193, St. Helens, OR 97051
64001 Columbia River Hwy
Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 366-5470 phone
experts@crpud.org email