Residential and Commercial
Weatherization Programs

Program Review

OPTION 1 – 0% Loan:
Lane Electric members who want to weatherize their home may be eligible to apply for 0% interest loans up to $9,000 through either Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union or First Tech Credit Union. Lane Electric buys the interest rate down to 0%, allowing our members an affordable option to install efficiency measures. This opportunity is available for single or multi-family residences if permanently installed electric heat exists in the dwelling. (Property owners of rentals obtain loan funding under the program.)

OPTION 2 – Cash Grant:
Our cash grant allows members to choose a non-loan, cash grant from Lane Electric. Available funds cover 25% of the measure costs up to a maximum of $1,000. Members are not obligated to reimburse Lane Electric for these funds.

Eligible measures include: Ceiling, floor, wall and duct insulation, HVAC duct sealing, door and window replacements, and general air sealing.

How Our Energy Loan Program Works

Our member must first request an energy analysis for the dwelling. Requests are scheduled and completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the energy analysis is performed, a packet including recommendations, an approved contractor list, contractor bid sheets, bid preference/program option form are mailed to the member.

In order to participate in our weatherization program, please follow the easy steps shown on the checklist. The boxes provided at each step will allow you to chart your progress. It is very important that all the Lane Electric forms be filled out and returned to our office. Funds will not be allocated for your project unless all forms are returned to Lane Electric. Upon receipt of paperwork from the member, Lane Electric will send the credit application and chosen bid to the financial institution you have chosen. If the financial institution approves the loan application, Lane Electric will contact the member within 48 hours with further instructions. At the time of approval, the member will notify the chosen contractor to proceed with the work.

If you should choose the cash grant, Lane Electric will notify you of approval.

Upon inspection and approval of installed measures, payment will be made using approved loan funds or cash grants.

Programs Review

Lane Electric is pleased to make available to you 0% interest weatherization financing for qualifying efficiency measures. Based on the results of our site visit, a list of recommendations will be compiled for you. Unless noted otherwise, the list of recommendations qualify for the Commercial Energy Loan Program.

After reviewing the list of recommendations, you may choose one of the following options:

OPTION 1- 0% Loan:
Submit bids and loan application to participate in the 0% interest loan available through Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union and First Tech Credit Union. Loans may be for a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum of $10,000. Loan terms may be up to 5 years, depending on the amount you borrow. Loan approval and payment arrangements are handled directly through the aforementioned lending institutions. The lending institution you choose will pay approved loan funds to the contractor upon final inspection and approval of installed measures by Lane Electric.

OPTION 2 - Direct Fund Payment:
Submit bids and request for direct fund payment to the contractor by Lane Electric. Payments are made at 50% of total measure cost up to a maximum of $2500. Contractor payment is made upon final inspection and approval of installed measures by Lane Electric.

In order to participate further in our weatherization program, please follow the easy steps shown in the checklist. The boxes provided at each step will allow you to chart your progress. You may find it helpful to review this letter and the enclosed forms before you begin.

Your interest in this program is appreciated. If you have any questions or desire further information, please contact the Lane Electric Energy Services Department at (541)484-1151.

Program Review

Lane Electric members who qualify for low income funds (LIEAP qualified) are now eligible for a grant of up to $1,500 for qualifying weatherization measures in their home. This opportunity is available to single or multi-family residences provided some permanently installed electric heat exists in the dwelling. Structures must be sound and in good repair before any funds will be available. (Property owners of rentals will need to make a 50% contribution to any project.)

Members are not obligated to reimburse Lane Electric for these funds.

Eligible measures include: Ceiling, floor, wall and duct insulation, HVAC duct sealing, door and window replacements, and general air sealing

How Our Low Income Weatherization Program Works

Our member must first request an energy analysis for the dwelling. Requests are scheduled and completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the energy analysis is performed, a packet including recommendations, a suggested contractor list, contractor bid sheets, and bid preference/program option form is mailed to the member.

In order to participate in our weatherization program, please follow the easy steps shown in the checklist. The boxes provided at each step will allow you to chart your progress. It is very important that all the Lane Electric forms be filled out and returned to our office. Funds will not be allocated for your project unless all forms are returned to Lane Electric. Upon receipt of paperwork from the member, Lane Electric will review the project and call with approval or further suggestions. At the time of approval, the member will notify the chosen contractor to proceed with the work.

Upon inspection and approval of installed measures, payment will be made using approved loan funds or cash grants.