Willpower Electric, LLC

Bonus Rebates from Energy Trust of Oregon

2020-06-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

Energy Trust of Oregon is offering bonus rebates to help make energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable.

Increased rebates

Bonus rebates are for equipment purchased on or after May 18th through December 31^st, 2020. See table below. Application instructions are at the bottom of this email.

Measure

Requirements

Current Incentive

2020 Bonus

Current + Bonus Incentive

(May 18 – 12/31, 2020)

Gas Fryer

ENERGY STAR

Minimum 12” wide

$1,000/vat

$250/vat

$1,250/vat

Gas-fired Automatic Conveyor Broilers

Automatic conveyor with catalyst.

Input rate < 80 kBtu/h or dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80 kBtu/h.

Installed under a Type I Vent Hood (used for appliances that produce grease and smoke)

Conveyor Broilers <22”

$2,015/each

$485/each

$2,500/each

Conveyor Broilers <22-28”

$2,515/each

$485/each

$3,000/each

Gas-fired Conveyor Broilers >28”

$2,925/each

$575/each

$3,500/each

Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV)

Not available for electric-only customers.

Motor speeds must be controlled by a programmable controller, with scheduling, occupancy sensing and heat sensing capabilities.

Variable speed control must be installed on both the make-up air unit motor and the hood exhaust motor. Make-up air must be tempered.

Retrofit hp must not exceed combined total of existing hp of make-up air unit and exhaust fan motor.

Required minimum controlled hp depends on building heating fuel type and utility participation:

Heating Fuel	Elec. customer	Gas customer	Controlled HP
Electric	Yes	N/A	≥ 1 hp
Gas	Yes	Yes	≥ 3 hp
Gas	No	Yes	≥ 4 hp
Gas or other	Yes	No	≥ 3 hp

$750/controlled motor hp

$350/controlled motor hp

$1,100/controlled motor hp

Roof Insulation (per SF)

Insulate roof to ≥ R-15. No existing insulation present.*

$.50/sq ft

$1.50/sq ft

$2/sq ft

Insulate roof to ≥ R-30. No existing insulation present.*

$1/sq ft

$2/sq ft

Attic Insulation (per SF)

Insulate attic to ≥ R-25. No existing insulation present.*

$0.60/sq ft

$0.30/sq ft

$0.90/sq ft

Wall Insulation (per SF)

Insulate wall to ≥ R-20. No existing insulation present.*

$0.60/sq ft

$0.70/sq ft

$1.30/sq ft

Pipe Insulation (per LF)

No existing insulation present.* Jacketing that provides an appropriate level of protection for the insulation under the given environmental conditions to maintain the life of the insulation. This will commonly be All Service Jacketing (ASJ) or PVC in indoor applications and aluminum or stainless steel jacketing for outdoor projects.

Pipe diameter ≤ 1.5” will insulate to at least 1.5” thickness.

Pipe diameter > 1.5” will insulate to at least 2” thickness.

Piping serving domestic hot water

$4/linear ft

$11/linear ft

$15/linear ft

Piping serving hot water heating

$4/linear ft

$11/linear ft

$15/linear ft

Piping serving low pressure steam (<15 psig)

$8/linear ft

$7/linear ft

$15/linear ft

Piping serving medium pressure steam (15-200 psig)

$12/linear ft

$3/linear ft

$15/linear ft

* Damaged or missing insulation must be pre-qualified and documented by the installation contractor.

Packaged Terminal Heat Pump (PTHP)

Must replace electric resistance heat.

Must be AHRI certified.

Eligible for lodging and Multifamily properties only.

$200/each

$330/each

$530/each

Mini-split – Server or Telecom (per ton)

Cooling efficiency 18 SEER or greater.

Cooling capacity does not exceed 4 tons per unit (1 ton = 12 kBtu/h). Unit must serve a space exclusively used for servers, communications and other data equipment. Maximum of 2 units per space.

$200/ton of cooling capacity

$230/ton of cooling capacity

$430/ton of cooling capacity

Refrigerated Doors, Retrofit (per LF)

Doors must be added to existing open refrigerated cases.

$100-200/linear ft of door

$100-$200/linear ft of door

$300/linear ft of door

New Refrigerated Cases with Doors (per LF)**

New medium-temperature display cases. Self-contained condensing unit display cases and refurbished cases are not eligible.

Eligible only for convenience, grocery stores and big box retail with grocery section.

Convenience stores that use only natural gas for heating are not eligible.

$35-$70/linear ft of door

$120-$155/linear ft of door

$190/linear ft of door

Strip Curtains (per LF)

Installed where no infiltration barriers exist already.

Self-installation of strip curtains is not permitted.

Walk-in cooler for grocery stores and warehouses.

Walk-in freezer for grocery stores and restaurants

$6/sq ft of area

$4/sq ft of area

$10/sq ft of area

Modulating Boiler Burner (per kBtu/hr of burner rated capacity)

5-to-1 turndown ratio or higher.

Replaces a dual stage burner or an on-off burner.

Installed on a natural gas-fired boiler that is used for space heating. Boilers used for process heating, DHW or pool heating are not eligible.

Cannot be combined with the Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler measure

$5/kBtu/h of burner rated capacity

$4/kBtu/h of burner rated capacity

$9/kBtu/h of burner rated capacity

Air-Cooled Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Multi-split Heat Pump, Ducted or Non-Ducted

Limited to projects > 25,000 sq ft of area served by VRF.

Limited to buildings where the primary use is for office or school classrooms.

Install dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) with energy recovery meeting a 50% enthalpy recovery efficiency minimum. DOAS air supplied at a neutral space temperature.

Each condenser unit has a rated cooling capacity greater than 5 tons with variable speed compressor operation and serves multiple ducted or ductless indoor evaporator units.

Meets or exceeds 2016 CEE Tier 1 air-cooled VRF efficiency level.

Majority of indoor fans are set to cycle rather than running continuously during occupied hours.

$1/sq ft of area served by VRF

$4/sq ft of area served by VRF

$5/sq ft of area served by VRF

Commercial Tank Water Heater

Gas-condensing, tank-storage water heaters.

Tank volume ≥ 10 gallons. Heating capacity >75 kBtu/h. Minimum 94% thermal efficiency.

All building types eligible excluding offices <5,500 sf and commercial gyms without shower facilities.

$3/kBtu/h input

$0.90/kBtu/h input

$3.90/kBtu/h input

Application deadline extension

We have extended the normal 90-day application deadline to 180 days. This means that any of the qualifying equipment, in the attached brochure, purchased on or after November 1^st, 2019 is eligible for rebates. If you’re aware of any customers who purchased qualifying equipment going back to Nov 1^st, 2019 but did NOT apply for the rebate, you can let them know they are still eligible. I’ve included application instructions at the end of this email for you to forward to these customers.

Applying for the Energy Trust Standard rebate

If you’ve purchased qualifying equipment, please download the application here (select “Form 120P”). When you submit your application, remember to include:

A W-9 for your business. If you have one of these already, please include a copy of it with your application. If you do not have one of these, you can download one at the link above.
Itemized invoice (with equipment model numbers)
Copy of your gas or electric bill, depending the fuel saved or used in the equipment purchased.

Please submit all application materials to Energy Trust within 90 days of purchase or installation.

Email all application materials to: existingbuildings@energytrust.org or send to Energy Trust of Oregon, Existing Buildings, 615 Alder St. #200, Portland, OR 97205

Free Energy Saver Kits

2020-04-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Free Energy Saver Kits

Energy Trust of Oregon offers free Energy Saver Kits filled with efficient products that can help you lower your energy costs right away. Tell a little about your home and they will create an Energy Saver Kit tailored just for you. Installation is as easy as ordering.

Order Now

Federal Tax Credit

2020-04-09T15:30:00.000-07:00

Federal Tax Credit

Program Type:

Renewable Energy Tax Liability Credit

Tax Credit Amount:

26% of Out of pocket cost for installing solar

Established by The Energy Policy Act of 2005, the federal tax credit for renewable energy systems is available to any residential or commercial building owner.

A taxpayer may claim a tax credit of 26% for out of pocket expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home. If the federal tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year. There is no cap.

Are you eligible?

You are eligible for the 26% Federal Tax Credit as long as you own the property where your solar energy system is installed.

You are eligible even if the solar energy system is not on your primary residence – as long as you own the property, you can claim the 26% Federal Tax Credit for installing solar.

If your federal tax liability is lower than the total amount of your 26% Federal Tax Credit available, you can still take advantage of it and carry over any remaining credits to the following year.

Example: You pay $25,000 to install a solar system on your home, you are eligible for a $6,500 federal solar tax credit ($25,000.00 x .26). If your federal tax liability for is only $4,500, you will owe no federal taxes that year, you will use the remaining unused tax credit to reduce your tax liability by $3,000 the following year.

Portable Solar Pack

2020-04-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

Portable Solar Pack Includes:

Solar Module
Inverter
Solar Charge Controller
Battery
USB Ports
AC receptacles

Office: 541-535-3965

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Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally

2020-04-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

Willpower Electric, LLC is an approved Trade Ally of Energy Trust of Oregon in Residential and Commercial Solar Electric (PV) installation and Commercial Energy Efficient Lighting Programs.

We help residential and commercial customers get cash incentives for installing solar systems and commercial energy efficient lighting for your business. We process all of the applications for your cash incentives for you.

Request your complimentary solar or energy efficient lighting quote today!

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

Website: www.willpowerelect.com/contact/

Frequent Solar Questions

2020-04-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

Frequent Solar Questions

Do I have good solar access?

If you have direct, unshaded sun from 9am to 3pm, chances are you have good solar access.

Take a compass and stand looking south. Look over your left shoulder and turn your head to the right looking for trees or other objects that may provide shading. Here in Southern Oregon, at 42 degrees latitude, the sun is lowest in December at about 27 degrees at noon. This is your low angle for potential shading.

Will my appliances run on solar power?

A grid-tied solar system produces electricity that goes directly into your electrical panel. Everything in your house will operate happily on ‘green electrons’ produced by your solar system.

Sometimes your solar power system will produce more electricity than you are using. This will cause your meter to ‘run backwards’and to accumulate utility credits for use when the solar system is not producing power. When the solar system is not producing power, the meter is running forward, buying power from the utility.

When the grid is down, will I still have power from solar?

No. A grid tied system must have utility power to run the inverter. If reliable power is an issue where you live, we would be happy to design and install a backup system for you that will provide power for the basics, such as refrigeration, lighting, and well by adding a battery bank and generator. This system will make use of the solar power generated during an outage. The generator only runs when the batteries require a full charge, or the demand is more than the solar and battery can supply.

How much does it cost?

Every system is individually designed for each customer. Each customer has different design criteria: cost, production, square footage of solar resource, and percentage of power bill that they wish to offset with solar. All of these factors balance differently for each customer. We help commercial and residential customers get cash incentives to reduce their out of pocket cost for their solar system. Customers also get a 26% Federal Tax Credit for installing solar. The tax credit is based on the customers out of pocket cost to install solar. This tax credit has no cap on the amount.

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Solar Maintenance

2020-04-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

Willpower Electric, LLC offers annual preventative maintenance and cleaning for your solar system

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Energy Storage, Batteries

2020-04-03T16:00:00.001-07:00

Energy Storage, Batteries

Inquiring about backup power? There are several ways to handle this. The old standby is a generator and a transfer switch. Choose a few circuits to back up, such as refrigeration, well, and a light circuit or two. A minute or two after the power goes out, the generator starts and the backed up circuits come back to life. Power comes back on, and the backed up circuits go back to grid power and the generator shuts off.

Many people are surprised to learn that their grid tied PV system turns off when the power goes out. We can provide you with a battery backup energy storage system that uses PV to maintain the charge on the batteries and send excess power back to the grid. These systems still qualify for cash incentives.

Blue Ion sets the bar for off grid battery performance. Rapid recharging captures all the energy your solar panels dish out. ... The science of Blue Ion Ferrous Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries means safety - they require no rare minerals and are stable under the most challenging physical conditions, unlike other lithium batteries.

For maximum power security, we can design a system for you that instantly loads to the battery bank. When the battery reaches a predetermined discharge lever, the generator will be automatically set to start. By delaying the start, then generator 'overlooks' short outages. When it does start, it uses its full capacity to recharge the battery bank and keep the loads going. This is much more fuel efficient, and gives you virtually unlimited run time.

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

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Solar Mounting System H2E

2020-04-03T16:00:00.000-07:00

H2E Solar Mounting System

Designed by Willpower Electric, LLC for mounting solar in Harsh2Extreme environments

The H2E is designed to support solar arrays in Harsh2Extreme environments.

Model 1 will support up to 5 kW with 10' ground clearance for deep snow, withstand 120 mph wind and 50 psf snow load.

Designed to meet or exceed any module load ratings. Stable 4 point earth contact and hot dip galvanizing assure that this rack will stay put for 30+ years.

Each H2E is engineered and designed per unique job and requirement. Wet stamped PE drawings are furnished to assist in your building permit process.

Provide us your site's GPS coordinates, wind and snow loading, and desired array size and tilt.

We provide installation instructions, foundation plans, anchor bolts, stamped drawings, complete steel fabrication, galvanizing, and shipping fob Portland, Oregon USA. Installation available.

Remote Off Grid Cell Tower

Office: 541-535-3965

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Electricians and Solar Installers

2020-04-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

Electricians and Solar Installers in Medford, Oregon

"Energizing the Rogue Valley"

Contact us to get your complimentary quote today!

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

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Portable Solar

2020-03-30T15:30:00.000-07:00

Portable Solar Trailer Includes:

Solar Modules
Inverter
Remote monitoring and control system
Charge Controller
Batteries
Power IN receptacle
Power OUT receptacle
Power Double Duplex outlet
LED 8' Light

Custom Additions:

Jockey Box
Step
Outdoor flood lights
Extra electrical receptacles
Extra LED lights
240V Transformer

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

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Generators

2020-03-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

Remember to switch your generators to auto start!

If you plan to leave your homestead, remember to set your generators to auto start!

You want your batteries to be happy when you get back so the lights come on. We've had customers come back home to flat batteries because the switch was in manual off, and other customers come back to an empty fuel tank, because they were charging their batteries before they left, forgot to switch their generator to auto start, and their generator ran out of fuel.

This generator is an 80 kW John Deere turbocharged diesel with plenty of fuel.

Large or small, Willpower Electric, LLC can get you the generator that you need.

Contact us and we will order the right generator to meet your needs today.

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

Website: www.willpowerelect.com

100% EV Charging Station Grant Opportunity

2019-08-01T15:13:00.002-07:00

New 100% EV Charging Station Grant Opportunity Announcement! Apply Now!

Willpower Electric, LLC received notification from Pacific Power that they just released a 100% grant opportunity to install EV charging stations for businesses that own their property.

Willpower Electric, LLC just installed an EV Charging Station at the Southern Oregon Labor Temple in Central Point, Oregon at zero cost to the customer.

Contact Willpower Electric, LLC directly at 541-535-3965 to schedule your survey appointment today. We can help you move forward with the application process below before the deadline of August 15th.

Apply Below:

https://www.pacificpower.net/env/ev/electric-vehicle-charging-station-grants.html

Off Grid Solar

2019-08-01T12:00:00.000-07:00

Residential Off Grid Solar

This off grid residential solar system is composed of 2.2 kw solar, 48 volt battery bank, Outback inverter/charger and a 7 kw propane auto start backup generator. Trouble free power and battery maintenance year round.

Industrial Off Grid Solar

This off grid cell tower is one of three 911 emergency off grid cell tower sites designed and installed by Willpower Electric, LLC for US Cellular. The solar mounting system used is Willpower Electric's custom H2E solar mounting system.

Willpower Electric LLC Website

2019-04-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

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Southern Oregon Labor Temple Association - Local 659

2019-04-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yes we did!

Willpower Electric, LLC installed 64kw of solar on the Southern Oregon Labor Temple Association - Our Electrical Workers Local 659 Union Hall.

Harsh2Extreme Life Saver

2019-04-03T15:40:00.000-07:00

Harsh2Extreme Life Saver

Willpower Electric, LLC's H2E Solar Mounting System

US Cellular contracted with Willpower Electric, LLC to design a cost effective off-grid solar electric solution for this remote site. After a year and a half in the development stage, a team of contractors came up with original solutions to the unique demands of the environment and budget.

Willpower Electric designed and patented a robust solar mounting system, the H2E (Harsh2Extreme), appropriate for the Harsh2Extreme weather conditions.

Three weeks after the site went on the air (January 2), the Skamania County Sheriffs received their first ever 911 call from the south side of Mt St. Helens and launched a rescue effort that successfully plucked a severely injured person who was snowmobiling, from a steep slope on the mountain.

Install our H2E solar mounting system (patented) in Harsh2Extreme environments anywhere!

Cell Towers

2019-04-03T15:00:00.000-07:00

Off Grid Cell Towers

Willpower Electric, LLC installs solar for remote telecommunication cell tower sites.

Our patented H2E solar mounting system is robust enough to handle 10' snow loads and 120 mile per hour wind.

Office: 541-535-3965

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Dual Axis Solar Tracking System

2019-04-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

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Commercial Solar

2019-04-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

Deployment of over 190 kw of silicon. This represents nearly quarter million kilowatt hours of annual electricity production. In 2010 two of our biggest customers were True South Solar and Solar City, who chose Willpower Electric as their installing electrician for their solar projects.

Office: 541-535-3965
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Solar Installation Services

2019-04-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

Willpower Electric, LLC

Solar Installation Services:

Roof mount solar systems
Ground mount solar systems
Pole mount solar systems
Dual axis tracker solar systems
Energy Storage
Generators

*Residential*Commercial*Industrial

Grid Tied Solar & Off Grid Solar Installation

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

Solar Basics

2019-04-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Solar Basics

Solar Efficiency is determined by the Total Solar Resource Factor (TSRF) at a given location. Solar Collectors gain their maximum efficiency and power output under full direct sunlight. Maximum efficiency and return on investment (ROI) of a stationary PV system is achieved when solar panels are oriented between Southeast and Southwest at a 15º to 45º tilt, and experience no shading from trees, buildings or other objects throughout the day.
A roof with an east-west peak and a south face makes an ideal and cost-effective location for a solar array.

Pole mount, ground mount and dual axis solar trackers are also popular solutions.

If you feel you have a suitable site for solar power, Willpower Electric, LLC will be happy to make an accurate assessment for you. We will determine your anticipated annual solar power production from the available space, calculate the TSRF, and accurately predict the expected annual savings on your power bill.

Willpower Electric, LLC’s design process includes obtaining Electrical Permits, Energy Trust Cash Incentive Reservation, and Oregon Department of Energy Residential or Business Energy Tax Credits when applicable. We also provide the necessary documentation to receive the 30% Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credit for businesses and individuals.

Installation and follow through include system commissioning, final inspections by local Building Department and Energy Trust, a complete and owner’s manual, training, and an unconditional 2 year warranty on materials and workmanship in addition to support of manufacturer’s warranties on inverters, solar panels and balance of system components at no additional cost to customers.

Have questions? Call or email us today.

Office: 541-535-3965
Email: info@willpowerelect.com

Oregon Electrical Contractor C681

CCB #191852
NABCEP Certified Solar (PV) Installer

Dual Axis Trackers - Follow the Sun!

2019-03-31T15:00:00.000-07:00

Contact us to order your dual axis tracker today, and start following the sun. Dual Axis Trackers produce 40% more energy than stand still solar arrays! Best bang for your buck!

Office: 541-535-3965

Email: info@willpowerelect.com

Dual Axis Tracker Installation

2019-03-29T12:34:00.000-07:00

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Off Grid Microwave Repeater

2019-02-28T15:30:00.000-08:00

Off Grid Microwave Repeater

The Army Corps of Engineers was pleased with up to 7 days of autonomy (even in December) provided by 1kw of solar charge into 2500 pounds of AGM batteries airlifted to this remote site.