The State Home Oil Weatherization (SHOW) Program provides cash payments to eligible homeowners and contractors both
for-profit and non-profit for completing energy conservation measures on Oregon dwellings. Cash payments are awarded based on a two-tiered system to allow for varied income eligibility.
For an Oregon dwelling to be considered eligible, the primary heating fuel, at the time of application, must be obtained from a fuel oil dealer. These dealers retail heating oil or dyed diesel, at a minimum, and may also sell other fuel. Primary heating supported by natural gas or electricity is not considered eligible. Additionally, measures that discontinue the use of fuel supplied by a fuel oil deal (i.e., installation of a heat pump) are not considered eligible.
The SHOW Program is funded through the Petroleum Supplier Assessment (PSA), which is conducted annually. Applications are received on a first come-first served basis and award cash payments subject to availability of funding.
Homeowners or contractors are eligible to apply for the SHOW program, based on each eligible measure completed. Homeowners or their contractors may complete the eligible measures. Homeowners (or their tenants) must use the dwelling as their primary residence and obtain primary heating fuel from an eligible fuel oil dealer both at the time of application and once all eligible measures are completed. Measures may receive higher incentives if the current dwelling occupant qualifies as a low-income household.Contractors (including for-profit and non-profit), acting on behalf of homeowners (or their tenants), may receive cash payments for completing eligible measures on eligible Oregon dwellings. Contractors must confirm the primary residence status and continued primary heating fuel use as well (as indicated above). For-profit contractors must pass forward the amount of the cash payment as a discount— reflected as a credit on the invoice—to the homeowner at the time of payment for the contracted work.Low-income households who obtain their primary heating fuel from an eligible fuel oil dealer are encouraged to apply for free weatherization assistance through your local community-based agencies. If you are unfamiliar with the community-based agency for your county, please click on link below for additional information:Oregon Housing and Community Services : Home Weatherization Services : Energy & Weatherization (WX) : State of Oregon
All applications are subject to the availability of funds.All applicants wishing to apply must fill out the SHOW Program Cash Payment Application below. Applications are processed based on a 2-tier program as follows:A. Tier 1 - Eligible applicants who are or who represent low-income households occupying eligible dwellings. To be considered eligible, household income must be low-income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.B. Tier 2 - Eligible applicants who are or who represent above low-income households occupying eligible dwellings, or those applicants who choose not to disclose household income.
Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of installation.Please submit applications and supporting documentation to:Email: SHOW.Program@hcs.oregon.govMail: Oregon Housing & Community Services, Attn. SHOW Program 725 Summer St NE, Suite B Salem, OR 97301Fax: (503) 986-2020
The following energy conservation items and measures may be eligible for cash payments:
• Heating system measures including: o New heating equipment (must be of qualifying fuel type) o Replacement parts o Safety and efficiency measures o Insulation, sealing, repair, and replacement of ductwork o Programmable thermostats• Dwelling insulation measures including in the areas of the: o Ceilings/attic o Floors/Subfloors o Walls• Windows and door measures• Air Sealing Measures, including but not limited to: o The application of caulking o Installation of weatherstripping o Conducting pressure testing• Occupant health and safety and building code requirement measures, including but not limitedto: o Combustion appliance safety testing o Assessment and/or repair of electrical, physical, and fire hazards o Addressing moisture intrusion, indoor air quality, and shared vent or flue issues.
The program separates cash payments into two tiers. The income of the occupying household residing in the dwelling at the time of application determines eligibility. To be considered eligible, household income must be low-income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Household income eligibility requirements are produced by the U.S. Department of Energy.The program awards Tier 1 cash payments to eligible low-income applicants. This includes applicants who represent low-income households. All measure costs may be counted towards the following lifetime maximum cash payments:• Up to $5,700 for heating system measures;• A cumulative total up to $17,600 for eligible insulation measures completed per dwelling envelopeareas, which include: o Up to $5,900 for ceiling/attic area, o Up to $6,500 for wall area, and o Up to $5,200 for Floor/subfloor area• Up to $5,900 for eligible windows and doors measures.• Up to $500 for air infiltration, and• Up to $1,000 for occupant health and safety and building code requirements.The program awards Tier 2 cash payments to applicants who are not low-income or represent lowincome household. This tier also applies to applicants who choose not to provide income verification. All measure costs may be counted towards to following lifetime maximum cash payments:• Up to $3,800 for heating system measures;• A cumulative total up to $6,600 for eligible insulation measures completed per dwellingenvelope areas, which include: o Up to $3,000 for ceiling/attic area, o Up to $1,800 for wall area, and o Up to $1,800 for Floor/subfloor area• Up to $3,000for eligible windows and doors measures.• Up to $500 for air infiltration, and• Up to $1000 for occupant health and safety and building code requirements.