Or. Admin. Code § 330-280-0080 - Reservation Process

(1) Contractors must submit a reservation application to reserve a rebate for a heat pump using the Department's designated software system. The Department may begin accepting reservation applications on or after May 1, 2023 from contractors who have established eligibility under the program.

(2) A contractor must submit a reservation application before installing a heat pump.

(3) The following information about the purchase and installation of a heat pump must be provided to the Department on the reservation application:

(a) Name of customer;

(b) Address of installation;

(c) Heat pump specifications, as listed in the Department's software system;

(d) Declaration from contractors that the heat pump is appropriately sized to the space or structure and heat pump sizing calculation information;

(e) Whether the customer claims to be qualified under the low- or moderate-income eligibility requirements;

(f) Eligible costs for the purchase and installation of the heat pump;

(g) Whether the project will receive any other incentives;

(h) Amount of other incentives, if applicable;

(i) Copy of a signed installation agreement that details the address where the installation will occur, the customer name, the cost, heat pump equipment details, warranty information, and other information as requested by the Department; and,

(j) Other information as requested by the Department.

(4) The Department will review reservation applications in the order that they are received and will provide written notice to the contractor once a reservation application has been approved or denied. Subject to the availability of funds, program funds will be reserved for a project following departmental approval of a reservation request.

(5) A reservation for a rebate is valid for 180 days unless extended under OAR 330-280-0090. If a rebate is not claimed within 180 days and the reservation is not extended, the reservation will no longer be valid. A contractor may reapply if the reservation expires.

(6) At the time of submission of a rebate reservation application, or through an amendment, a contractor may submit an application for a grant for upgrades that facilitate the installation of the heat pump on behalf of the owner.

(7) The following information about the upgrades must be provided to the Department on the application for a grant:

(a) Name of owner;

(b) Address of upgrades;

(c) Description of the upgrades;

(d) Whether the owner claims to be qualified under the low- or moderate-income eligibility requirements;

(e) Eligible costs associated with the upgrade;

(f) Whether the project will receive any other incentives;

(g) Amount of other incentives, if applicable; and,

(h) Other information as requested by the Department.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 330-280-0080

DOE 2-2023, adopt filed 04/17/2023, effective 4/18/2023; DOE 2-2024, amend filed 04/30/2024, effective 5/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: Oregon Laws 2022, Chapter 86 (Senate Bill 1536) & ORS 469.040

Statutes/Other Implemented: Oregon Laws 2022, Chapter 86 (Senate Bill 1536)