Bill > HB2567

This bill modifies Oregon's existing heat pump programs to expand and improve financial assistance for heat pump installations, particularly for disadvantaged communities. The bill establishes and refines the Heat Pump Deployment Program within the State Department of Energy, which will award grants to eligible entities like local governments, nonprofies, tribal organizations, and electric utilities in different regions of Oregon. These entities can provide financial assistance, including loans, grants, rebates, or incentives, to help individuals purchase and install heat pumps. The program prioritizes assistance for disadvantaged communities, individuals using bulk fuels or electric resistance heating, and those without functioning heating or cooling systems. The bill introduces new provisions such as allowing contractors to claim additional incentives for installations in rural or frontier communities (up to $1,000 per installation) and requires the department to provide biennial reports to the Legislative Assembly about the program. The bill also extends the program's sunset date from 2026 to 2032, ensuring continued support for heat pump adoption. Importantly, the program aims to cover up to 100% of heat pump purchase and installation costs, with additional support for related electrical and structural upgrades that enable heat pump use, thereby making energy-efficient heating and cooling more accessible to a broader range of Oregonians.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2567