Whether replacing emergency exit signs, planning a comprehensive renovation to an HVAC system, or looking to install a solar panel on the roof, there are many programs in Portland and Oregon to help finance your project.

The following programs may provide direct cash incentives, low-interest loans or business tax credits.  It’s never been easier to go green in Oregon!  Contact us for more information.

The following resources also provide important information on this topic:

• Bureau of Environmental Services: Stewardship Grant Program

  Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) works with Portland State University, Americorps, local watershed councils and the community to raise awareness and improve watershed health. BES offers community project grants, educational workshops, technical assistance, and informational resources.  Community Watershed Stewardship grants are available to provide up to $10,000 to businesses, non-profits, schools, churches and other community organizations for projects that protect watershed health.

  www.portlandonline.com/bes/stewardship

• Energy Trust of Oregon

  Cash incentives from the Energy Trust help businesses offset the cost of upgrades that save energy and reduce operating expenses.  Whether it’s lighting and mechanical systems upgrades or solar energy installations, the Energy Trust makes energy efficiency and renewable energy investments pencil out.
  

  www.energytrust.org

• Oregon Department of Energy: Business Energy Tax Credits

  The Oregon Department of Energy offers the Business Energy Tax Credit to those who invest in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources and less-polluting transportation fuels.
  

  www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/BETC.shtml

• Oregon Department of Energy: Energy Loan Program

  The Energy Loan Program promotes energy conservation and renewable energy resource development through low-interest loans.  It provides financial support for projects that: save energy; produce energy from renewable resources such as water, wind, geothermal, solar, biomass, waste materials or waste heat; use recycled materials to create products; or use alternative fuels.

  egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/LOANS/selphm.shtml

• PDC: Sustainable Business Assistance Program

  The Portland Development Commission’s Sustainable Business Assistance Program provides funding for companies to identify and implement cost- and resource-saving programs. This program encourages innovative strategies to eliminate waste and the use or generation of toxic chemicals, and protect human and environmental health. The program is operated by the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA).  Matching grants up to $7,000 are available.  View the Sustainable Business Assistance Program brochure.
  

  www.pdc.us/bus_serv/target_industries/sustainable.asp

• Portland Development Commission

  PDC can match business owners with financial and technical resources that can give your company a competitive edge.  Depending on your location and the loan program, financing is available for tenant improvements, equipment purchase, process improvements and more.
  

  www.pdc.us