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Building Energy Reduction Incentive (BERI) - Round 2

Oregon Department of EnergyCloses Dec 11, 2026(52 days left)Up to $100,000

Summary

Owners of Oregon commercial buildings covered by the Building Performance Standard (Tier 1/Tier 2) can get up to $100,000 (Tier 1) or $50,000 (Tier 2) per building for energy efficiency upgrades; first-come, first-served until Dec 11, 2026.

About this grant

Incentives for energy efficiency measures in buildings covered by Oregon's Building Performance Standard (Tier 1, Tier 2 and some Tribal buildings) whose baseline energy use intensity exceeds the target. The maximum is $100,000 per Tier 1 building and $50,000 per Tier 2 building, awarded first-come, first-served. Round 2 opened in June 2026 and closes December 11, 2026 or when funds are exhausted.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies
  • Nonprofits
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Tier 1, Tier 2, and some Tribal buildings under Oregon's Building Performance Standard

Building's baseline energy use intensity must exceed the applicable energy use intensity target

An energy audit from an ODOE-approved Qualified Energy Auditor must be submitted with the application

Incentives must be used for energy efficiency measures

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Real estate

Money can be used for

  • Energy efficiency
  • Equipment

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