Electric Ready Incentive

Be ready to convert to electric!

Many existing homes do not have the ability to convert to electric appliances because of limitations in either the electric panel or the lack of dedicated circuit. 

This new incentive helps to make these upgrades less expensive.

Even more important, these upgrades can be done without any related updates. Do the panel or circuit upgrade now and do a conversion when you are ready.

To sign up for a home energy review for any of the weatherization or heating/cooling incentives, use this form or contact climate@ashland.or.us / 541-488-5306  

Program Requirements

• Be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer.
• Have received a home energy review from city staff or submitted photos of existing panel prior to installation to verify qualification. 
• Either accommodates a current or future installation of one or more of the following: (1) Heat Pump HVAC System, (2) Heat Pump Hot Water, (3) Electric Cooking, (4) Electric vehicle charger (level 2 hard wired only). 
• Installed in accordance with local code and applicable permits.  

Current Incentives

Electrical Panel Upgrade - NEW INCENTIVE!

• $1000 for a new panel upgrade. 
• Incentive can cover up to 50% of the cost. 
• Income qualified = incentive can cover 100% of the cost up to $2000.  
• Limit of one per residential electrical service. 

Circuit Upgrade - NEW INCENTIVE!

• $600 for a circuit upgrade (one incentive per installation). 
• Incentive can cover up to 50% of the cost. 
• Income qualified = incentive can cover up to 100% of the cost. 

Income Qualified Incentives

Current Incentives

(Note: please verify underlying incentive eligibility requirements by reviewing the information on this website and/or contact city staff.)   

The city is now offering income qualified 2x multiplier for income qualified residents on the following incentives:

• Electric Vehicles
• Heat Pump Space Heater (mini-splits and forced air) 
• Heat Pump Water Heaters 

The city is now offering up to 100% reimbursement (instead of 50%) for income qualified residents on the following incentives: 

• Electric Ready Panel or 
• Circuit Upgrades

Renters & Property Owners:  

The heat pump and electric ready incentives are available for renters, and the income qualification is based off the renter's income. 

The total household income shall not exceed the amounts below:  

This page is for incentives only. If you are looking for utility bill assistance, please head over to that page. 

Income Qualification: 

You should apply for the incentive either before the income qualification application or at the same time. Documents that you can use demonstrate that you are income qualified include:

• IRS form 1040, 
• HUD eligibility,
• Section 8 eligibility, 
• TANF eligibility
• Social Security income

Income Qualified Application

Home Energy Review

Begin with an on-site home energy review from our Residential Energy Analyst to help identify ways to reduce your energy use or get more out of the energy you use currently. The energy review may lead to simple immediate actions to improve the efficiency and control of your home, or it could identify more significant actions to consider.

 All weatherization and heating/cooling incentives require a City of Ashland utility home energy review to determine program eligibility and incentive amounts.

To sign up for a home energy review for any of the weatherization or heating/cooling incentives, use this form or contact climate@ashland.or.us / 541-488-5306  

Heating & Cooling

The average home uses half of their annual energy cost on heating and cooling. Replacing your old system with a highly efficient heat pump may be the answer to lowering your bill while adding comfort.

If you are looking for something quiet, easy to use, and energy-efficient, ductless heat pumps provide heating at a fraction of the cost of electric baseboard and wall heaters. They also provide cooling to keep your home comfortable year-round.

A home energy review is required prior to incentive offerings.

To sign up for a home energy review for any of the weatherization or heating/cooling incentives, use this form or contact climate@ashland.or.us / 541-488-5306  

Program Requirements

• Be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer.
• Receive a home energy review from city staff prior to installation to verify qualification. 
• Unit must be replacing main heating system in home.
• Installed in accordance with local code and applicable permits. 

Current Incentives

Forced air heat pump - NEW INCENTIVE AMOUNT! 

• Variable speed compressor - $1500 
  • AHRI Certificate documenting an HSPF2* of 8.5. 
  • Applies to conversions from electrical forced air and zonal heat, along with natural gas conversions. 
  • Income Qualified 2x multiplier available.  

Forced air duct sealing (only for electric heat sources)

• Incentive available only if pre-existing heat source is electric.
• Prescriptive duct sealing - $250

Ductless heat pump - mini-split - NEW INCENTIVE AMOUNT! 

• Single or multi-head unit - $900
  • AHRI Certificate documenting a HSPF2* of 8.5 
  • Applies to conversions from electrical forced air and zonal heat, along with natural gas conversions. 
  • Income Qualified 2x multiplier available.  

*HSPF = heating season performance factor, SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 

Apply here.

Heat Pump Water Heater

Would you like to cut your water heating energy costs by up to 60%? Upgrade to a heat pump water heater, which is 2-3 times as efficient as a standard electric water heater. Heat pump water heaters work in reverse of a refrigerator. Refrigerators remove heat from an enclosed box and expel heat. A heat pump water heater takes the heat from the surrounding air and transfers it to water in an enclosed tank.

Dependent on the number of people in your household, ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters consume less kilowatts per hour, which can help save you money on your utility bill.

Program Requirements

• Be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer.
• Install a Tier III or higher Heat Pump Water Heater in your home or rental that is listed on the City of Ashland Qualified Products List (QPL) (contact with this form or at climate@ashland.or.us / 541-488-5306). 
• Installed in accordance with local code and applicable permits.

Current Incentive 

Heat Pump Water Heater - NEW INCENTIVE AMOUNT! 

• 40 Gallon or greater unitary heat pump water heater - $1400 
  • Tier III or higher unit that is listed on the City of Ashland Qualified Product List. The incentive is valid for an existing electric or gas water heater.
  • Income Qualified 2x multiplier available. 

Apply here.

Induction Cooktop/Range Incentive

Induction cooktops heat pots and pans directly through an electromagnetic field. The magnetic field strikes the iron molecules in your cookware, producing heat. This heat is only transferred between the coil and the pan, allowing induction cooking to be faster, more precise, and more efficient. From a safety standpoint, there is no open flame or indoor air pollution that is generated from combustion.

Do I need special cookware?

You will need cooking pans that contain iron. This is needed to activate the electromagnetic field that generates heat. Copper, aluminum, and glass will not work. If you are unsure, do a magnet test to the bottom of your pan. If purchasing new kitchenware, check to make sure it is compatible with induction cooktops.

Are they noisy?

There is a faint humming sound that comes the energy transfer.

How is induction cooking better for indoor air quality?

Induction cooking does not produce combustion gases.

Are induction cooktops more efficient?

Yes! Due to the direct transfer of heat, there is less energy wasted. Various studies have found anywhere from 75-90% of the heat generated is used for cooking. In comparison, when cooking with gas, only around 30-40% of the heat generated is used for cooking.

Do induction cooktops affect pacemakers?

Due to the electromagnetic field, there can be interference with a pacemaker. Consult your doctor.

Learn More:

• Electrify Now - Induction cooktop cooking demonstration
• If you are interested in trying out induction cooktop before you do a permanent installation, then check out a portable cooktop with the Jackson County Library Things!

Program Requirements 

• Must be an active City of Ashland Electric utility customer (residential, commercial, industrial, or government) in good standing.
• Copy of receipt (invoice name matches applicant name)
• Before and after installation photos (before photo must clearly show old appliance that is being replaced).
• Copy of all required permits or installation documentation (if applicable)

Current Incentives

These incentives are for permanent installations of an induction cooktop or range (no portable units). A cooktop is the standalone burners that go on your counter. A range has both an oven and a cooktop in one appliance.

• Cooktops must be entirely induction.
• Ranges must have a cooktop that is entirely induction with an electric oven.
• The appliance cannot be dual fuel.  
• Product must come with at least a 1-year warranty on induction.
• Only one induction cooktop/range incentive may be issued per residential utility account. For other account types, more than one incentive may be available. Contact city staff to learn more.

Residential

• $150 rebate for switching from an electric cooktop to an induction cooktop/range OR in new construction with induction cooktop/range. 
• $200 rebate for switching from a gas cooktop to an induction cooktop/range.

Commercial

• $350 rebate for switching from an electric cooktop to an induction cooktop/range.
• $400 rebate for switching from a gas cooktop to an induction cooktop/range.

Apply here.

Weatherization

Weatherization programs are designed to safely keep your home as warm or cool as you desire and minimize air leaks. This is primarily done through high efficiency windows and insulation. Because these programs are designed to improve the energy efficiency of electric utility customers, only homes heated with electric heat sources are eligible for weatherization incentives.

A home energy review is required prior to incentive offerings. To sign up for a home energy review for any of the weatherization or heating/cooling incentives, use this form or contact climate@ashland.or.us / 541-488-5306  

Program Requirements

• Be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer.
• Receive a home energy review from city staff prior to installation. 
• Only homes heated with electric heat sources are eligible for weatherization incentives.

Current Incentives

Windows

Single family homes & multi-family units

• .30-.23 u-value = $8 per sq. ft. of glass
• .22 or lower u-value = $10 per sq. ft. of glass

Insulation

Attic insulation to R-49 or greater

• $0.75 per sq. ft. if existing condition is R-0 to R-19
• $0.30 per sq. ft. if existing condition is R-20 to R-49

Wall insulation

• $2.00 per sq. ft. if existing condition is R-0

Floor insulation (must fill floor cavity)

• $0.75 per sq. ft. if existing condition is R-0

Apply here.

Washer and Dryer Rebate

If you are replacing appliances in your home, we know they are expensive and making the right choice at the time of purchase can have significant energy and cost savings over the life of the appliance. Did you know that ENERGY STAR appliances use a minimum of 15% less energy than a standard appliance? Some models have even more savings.

Program Requirements

• Must be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer.
• An ENERGY STAR labeled appliance in your home or rental.
• The washing machine rebate can be used for installations to gas or electric water heat.
• Eligible models are identified with an ENERGY STAR label. Verify by reviewing the list of qualifying washing machines and electric dryers at www.energystar.gov.

Current incentives

• $50 for installing a new electric clothes dryer that has the ENERGY STAR label
• $60 for installing a new washing machine that has the ENERGY STAR label with gas or electric water heat

Apply here.

Smart Thermostat

A smart thermostat can help maintain temperatures at the desired level and help conserve when programmed properly!

Program Requirements

• Be a City of Ashland Electric utility customer. 
• Installing a new Smart Thermostat in your home, or rental that is listed on the City of Ashland Residential Smart Thermostat Qualified Product List (QPL).

Current Incentive

The City offers a $100 incentive for replacing your old thermostat with one listed on the City of Ashland Qualified Product List. The incentive is valid for an electric or gas heat. 

Thermostat rebate cannot be used in conjunction with a rebate for a new installation of heating system.

Apply here.

Incentives Application

Income Qualified Application