Or. Admin. Code § 330-260-0080

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 330-260-0080 - Incentive Application

(1) The Department may begin accepting wildfire rebuilding incentive applications March 28, 2022. The Department may continue to accept new incentive applications throughout the duration of the program until all funds allocated to the program have been committed or prior to June 1, 2025, whichever comes first.

(2) An incentive application must be submitted using a form specified by the Department, be completed in full, and include the following at a minimum:

(a) Structure owner's name.

(b) Site address.

(c) Mailing address (if different from site address).

(d) Telephone number and email address of owner when possible.

(e) Type of structure being rebuilt.

(f) The incentives being applied for.

(g) Building permit number, project tracking, sales or identification number, if applicable.

(h) If applicable, evidence the Department deems sufficient to demonstrate applicant meets requirements under OAR 330-260-0060 to be eligible for low-income incentives.

(i) If applicable, evidence the Department deems sufficient to demonstrate compliance with above code energy standards or participation in a utility new homes energy efficiency program.

(j) If applicable, evidence the Department deems sufficient to demonstrate eligibility for the incentive available under OAR 330-260-0050(1) for the purchase of a new energy efficient manufactured dwelling.

(k) Other information and documentation requested by the Department that is necessary to process and verify the application.

(3) In addition to the information requested in OAR 330-260-0080(2), the following information is also required on an application for an incentive for heat pump system installation in a manufactured dwelling:

(a) Appropriate information regarding existing heating system.

(b) Heat pump system information including its efficiency and configuration.

(c) Total installed cost.

(d) If applicable, participation in a utility heat pump program and utility incentives received.

(e) Other information and documentation requested by the Department that is necessary to process and verify the application.

(4) The Department reserves the right to request additional information or documentation that the Department deems necessary to process and verify the application.

(5) The Department may require a response to any request for additional information or documentation within 30 days of the Department's correspondence. If the applicant does not respond within 30 days the applicant may lose their reserved funds.

(6) A structure must have a rebuilding permit and application submitted to the Oregon Department of Energy prior to June 1, 2025, to receive an incentive.

(7) The Department reserves the right to verify all applicable licenses, bonds, insurance, permits, or certifications of a contractor or owner at any time.

Or. Admin. Code § 330-260-0080

DOE 2-2022, adopt filed 03/21/2022, effective 3/21/2022; DOE 3-2023, amend filed 08/17/2023, effective 8/17/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 469.040 & Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 669 (House Bill 5006)

Statutes/Other Implemented: Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 669 (House Bill 5006)