Third round of Electrify Everything! DIY Rebates

In March 2024, the Sustainability Office launched a third round of its Electrify Everything! program, "DIY Electrify", offering income-eligible Portland homeowners and renters rebates for up to $250 toward the purchase of select items used in home weatherization, electrification and/or efficiency projects.

Weatherizing and electrifying our existing buildings are some of the most effective tools we have to lower our energy bills and fight climate change, and there are plenty of small, low-cost steps you can take to make a big difference in your home’s energy use. Small investments to tighten up your home, such as caulking around window frames or weather stripping around doors, can help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. By using energy more efficiently, you can stay comfortable in your home, reduce your carbon footprint, and lower your utility bills.

PRODUCTS THAT WERE ELIGIBLE FOR REBATE

• Weatherstripping tapes and sealants
• Door seals and sweeps
• Window and door caulking
• Caulking gun
• Spray foam sealant
• Window insulation shrink film kits
• Pipe insulation
• Duct insulation
• Duct sealant
• Water tank insulation wrap
• Foam board insulation
• Portable induction cooktop
• LED light bulbs
• ENERGY STAR-certified appliances Find all certifed models at energystar.gov/productfinder. Models not certified by ENERGY STAR will not be eligible for the rebate.
• Countertop dishwasher (energy efficient)
• Heat pump clothes dryer
• Clothes drying rack
• Outdoor clothesline
• Power strip
• Smart thermostats
• Cellular window shades
• Rechargeable batteries
• Reel lawn mower (no engine)
• Electric lawn tools
• Rechargeable power station
• Window Dressers insulating window inserts Note: The Portland Build reaches capacity quickly, we recommend signing up for inserts early. This rebate is available for the 2024 Portland Build.
• Electric cooking appliances (e.g., Instant pot, rice cooker, electric kettle, pressure cooker) Note: Use must be cooking/heating.

Portland households with an income of up to 80% of local median income (LMI) were eligible for the rebate.

THIS PROGRAM HAD OUTSTANDING INTEREST IN WHICH WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE 181 INDIVIDUALS WITH REBATES; 74% OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED THEY WERE RENTERS/APARTMENT DWELLERS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT TIME WE ARE ABLE TO RUN THIS PROGRAM.