State Home Oil Weatherization

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.

We are currently working on our rule-making process -- the notice of the proposed rule-making is below.

NOTICE SHOW Program 10-1-24

Homeowners and contractors are eligible to apply for the program. Cash payments are awarded based on the purchase and installation receipts of energy conservation items and measures installed on eligible dwellings.

Non-profit contractors (including Community Action Agencies) may apply for the program. They can apply for cash payments to reimburse costs for jobs completed on behalf of low-income homeowners or tenants at no cost. Low-income households who obtain their primary heating fuel from a fuel oil dealer are encouraged to apply for free weatherization assistance.

All applications are subject to the availability of funds.

Applicants wishing to apply may fill out the materials below. All applicants must complete the SHOW Program Cash Payment Application. Supplemental applications below are for those applicants applying for Tier 1 cash payments.

To apply for either Tier 1 (low-income) or Tier 2 (any income) cash payments, applicants must:

SHOW Cash Payment Application 7-2023
Include proof of purchase or delivery of heating fuel obtained from fuel oil dealer;
Include receipts or itemized billing statements of all claimed measures marked paid in full (non-profit contractor work exempted from paid receipts);

Specifically for Tier 1 (low-income) cash payments, applicants must:

Declaration of Low Income Status 9-2023

If applicable, complete the Declaration of Self Employment Income 9-2023

If applicable, complete the Declaration of Zero Income 9-2023

Applications must be submitted within one year from the date of installation.

Please submit applications and supporting documentation to:

SHOW.Program@hcs.oregon.gov

Ph: (503) 986-2000

Fax: (503) 986-2020

The following energy conservation items and measures may be eligible for cash payments:

Heating equipment measures including:

New heating equipment
Replacement parts
Safety and efficiency measures
Programmable thermostats

Duct sealing and insulation measures
Dwelling insulation measures including in the regions of the:

Ceilings
Subfloors
Walls

Windows and door measures
Whole house measures and incidental costs incurred required to meet building code or meet NREL specifications. These include but not limited to measures meant to:

Prevent heat loss
Reduce moisture
Promote occupant health and safety.

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 producted 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:

$3,200 for heating equipment measures;
$1,000 for duct sealing and insulation measures;
$4,500 for dwelling insulation measures ($1,500 per region); and/or
$1,500 for windows and doors measures.

The program awards Tier 2 cash payments to applicants who are not low-income or represent low-income 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: