How Does it Work?

CHPDP is intended to install heat pumps in owner-occupied single family homes through a network of installation partners. These partners can help you determine whether your home can benefit from a heat pump and add you to an appropriate wait list. Financial assistance and equipment advice is available. 

To support the program’s goal to provide equitable access to heating and cooling solutions, applicants who belong to environmental justice communities will be prioritized. These communities are defined in OAR 330-270-0040 and include: 

  • A community of color: individuals who self identify as an ethnicity and/or racial heritage other than white alone
  • Tribal communities: members of a Federally recognized Native tribe in Oregon
  • Rural communities: individuals whose primary residence is in a community with less than 50,00 residents 
  • Coastal Communities: individuals whose primary residence is located within the area between Oregon coast to the crest of the coast range
  • Communities with limited access to public services 
  • Seniors: individuals who are 60 years or older
  • Youth: individuals who are between 15 to 24 years old 
  • Persons with disabilities:  individuals who have a physical or mental limitation affecting daily life
  • Individuals who rely on bulk fuels
  • Individuals whose home does not have functioning heating or cooling system

 
Other criteria related to income may influence the prioritization of applications. Income guidelines that may take priority include:

  • Income at or below 60% State Median Income
  • Income at or below 80% Area Median Income
  • Income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level 

Please note our installation partners will have their own prioritization criteria, waiting list, and eligibility process. Please reach out to the installation partner in your area for further eligibility guidelines


Installation Partners

Below is a list of regional entities participating in the program. If you are interested in applying to the program or have any questions please contact your local regional entity.

Metro Region

Multnomah County

Phone: 503-988-6189
Email:woodburnexchange@multco.us

Multnomah County is currently at capacity for installations through CHPDP.

 

City of Tigard

Contact: Tina Escalera
Phone: Direct: 503-718-2560; Cell: 971-297-2424
email: tinae@tigard-or.gov

The City of Tigard is currently at capacity for installations through CHPDP.

 

City of Beaverton

Phone: (503) 526-2665
Email: sustainability@beavertonoregon.gov

 

LatinoBuilt Association

Phone: 503-889-0511 (general office line)
Email: info@latinobuilt.org

 

Community Energy Project

Phone:  971-415-5780
Email: claire@communityenergyproject.org

Mid Valley Region


 

Seeds for the Sol

Contact: Kristi Ervin
Phone: (541) 209-7766
Email: Kristi@seedsforthesol.org
 

 

LatinoBuilt Association

Phone: 503-889-0511 (general office line)
Email: info@latinobuilt.org

South Valley/Mid Coast Region


 

Eugene Water & Electric Board

Phone: (541) 685 -7088
Emailems.answers@eweb.org


EWEB is currently at capacity for installations through CHPDP. Please contact them directly for information about waitlist opportunities. 

 

Seeds for the Sol

Contact: Kristi Ervin
Phone: (541) 209-7766
Email: Kristi@seedsforthesol.org

Seeds for the Soul is currently at capacity for installations through CHPDP in the South Valley/Mid Coast region. 

 

Springfield Utility Board

Phone: (541) 746-0963
Email: conserve@subutil.com     
 

 

Emerald Public Utility District

Phone: (541) 746 -1583
Email: Energyservices@epud.org

EPUD is currently at capacity for installations through CHPDP. Please contact them directly for information about waitlist opportunities. 

 

Community Services Consortium

Phone: (541) 758-2785
Email: cscweatherization@communityservices.us

 

 


Questions about the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program?

CHPDP FAQs

Funding comes from the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE). In 2022 the Oregon Legislature passed SB 1536 granting ODOE 8.5 million dollars to fund the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related upgrades.

Earth Advantage was selected by ODOE to serve as Regional Administrator for the Metro, Mid-Valley, and South Valley/Mid-Coast regions. Our role is to support installation partners and manage program logistics, including funding allocation. 

No. CHPDP supports funding for new installations only. 

No. CHPDP is intended to install heat pumps in owner-occupied single family homes only. For further details about ODOE’s Rental Home Heat Pump Program, please visit the site here.  

Please contact an installation partner in your area for more information on program eligibility and application process. 

The current participating regional administrators are found in the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program (CHPDP) information from ODOE.

Please contact an installation partner in your area for application and/or eligibility questions. Our program website will have the most up to date information with installation partner contact information. 

For all other inquiries, please contact the CHPD program directly using the following contact information:

Heat pumps are an affordable and energy efficient system that transfers heat between indoor and outdoor environments. They provide essential relief during extreme weather conditions and protect the health and wellbeing of residents. For more information on heat pump technology please refer to ODOE’s website here. 

Please contact the installation partner involved in your project with any requests or questions about your heat pump. 
 

Several factors may affect electricity bills after the installation of heat pumps, including the efficiency of the heat pump, the level of insulation in the structure, and the size of the conditioned space. Our installation partners can help you more accurately assess how installing a heat pump could impact your electricity bill.  For more information on heat pump technology please refer to ODOE’s website here. 

The average lifespan of a heat pump ranges from 10 to 15 years.  Regular maintenance can increase the lifespan of a heat pump, so please consult the installation partner involved in your project with questions about how to care for your heat pump.