Conservation Programs

Free Energy Audit

HES offers a free home energy audit to help you determine how you can make your home more energy efficient. To schedule your audit, contact our Energy Efficiency Team at (541) 289-2000 or  energyefficiency@umatillaelectric.com.

Clothes Washer or Dryer Rebates

For the purchase of a qualifying Energy Star rated clothes washer or dryer, you can receive a $100 rebate per appliance from HES. To receive the rebate, submit completed application, receipt, verification of brand, and the model and serial number online at https://www.umatillaelectric.com/energy-efficiency/residential-rebates/clothes-washer-dryer-rebate/ , bring to 750 W. Elm Avenue or mail it to HES at P.O. Box 1148, Hermiston, OR 97838. For additional information, call (541) 289-2000.

Smart Thermostat Rebate

Get a smart thermostat directly shipped to you and a $100 instant rebate by purchasing it at HES Instant Smart Thermostat Rebate . Home must be electrically heated to be eligible for instant rebate.

Want a different thermostat? HES will pay you $100 if you install a smart thermostat that is on the BPA Qualified Products list (PDF). To receive the rebate, submit completed application, receipt, verification of brand, and the model and serial number online at smart thermostat rebate,  bring to 750 W. Elm Avenue or mail it to HES at P.O. Box 1148, Hermiston, OR 97838. For additional information, call (541) 289-2000.

Level 2 EV Charger Rebate

For the purchase of a qualifying Energy Star rated Level 2 EV Charger, you can receive a $200 rebate from HES. To receive the rebate, submit completed application, receipt, verification of brand, and the model and serial number online at https://www.umatillaelectric.com/energy-efficiency/electric-vehicles/ , bring to 750 W. Elm Avenue or mail it to HES at P.O. Box 1148, Hermiston, OR 97838. For additional information, call (541) 289-2000.

Heat Pumps Rebates

Heat pumps use 40 to 50 percent less energy than standard electric furnaces, providing more even heating and cooling. HES has a heat pump program through local participating installers that can help you save on energy costs all year long. Your new heat pump could qualify for a HES rebate up to $1000. That’s only the start of your heating and cooling savings. Call our Energy Efficiency Team at (541) 289-2000 for details.

Weatherization Rebates

Your home may be leaking air, leading to higher electric heating and cooling bills with less efficiency. HES offers valuable information on how weatherizing your home can give you substantial energy savings cost and pay up to 50% of the weatherization cost. For more information about receiving a rebate for installing new windows, doors or insulation in your home, call our Energy Efficiency Team at (541) 289-2000.

Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Are you looking to save money on your electric bill? A heat pump water heater is an efficient way to heat water for your home while saving on energy costs.

Now through Aug. 30, you can have a heat pump water heater professionally installed by a licensed plumber for just over the cost of the unit, saving up to $900 through an instant rebate offered by Hermiston Energy Services.

Contact our energy efficiency team at (541) 289-1317 today to schedule!

NEEM Home Rebate

Due to the increasing demand for energy-efficient housing, the state energy offices and the manufactured home industry created the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program (NEEM). For the purchase of a qualifying NEEM Home, you can receive a $1000 rebate from HES. To receive the rebate, submit a completed application, Energy Star Certificate of Compliance and purchase/sales receipt to 750 W. Elm Avenue or mail it to HES at P.O. Box 1148, Hermiston, OR 97838. For additional information, call (541) 289-2000.

Commercial Rebate Program

The Commercial Sector is generally defined as non-manufacturing business establishments, including hotels, motels, restaurants, wholesale businesses, retail stores, and health, social, and educational institutions. Our program offers incentives for verified energy savings to commercial customers looking to make efficiency improvements or upgrades to their facilities. There are a variety of program options for commercial customers of all sizes and budget levels. For additional information please contact our Energy Efficiency Team at (541) 289-2000.

Our Energy Efficiency Team can also be contacted at energyefficiency@umatillaelectric.com .

*Rebates are subject to change due availability of funding and program changes.