Smart Grid Test Bed Collaboration
Receive thousands of dollars in incentives for upgrading your property's energy-intensive appliances, equipment and systems — all while lowering your power bills and increasing the value of your home or building!
Upgrade your home's insulation and enjoy 70% off
Add or upgrade your attic, floor and wall insulation to protect your home against the elements. You’ll get up to $3 off every square foot when you hire an approved contractor. Learn more here or reach out to one of our Collaboration contractors to schedule.
This collaboration gives us the power to work as a community to bring more sustainable resources into the mix, keep energy prices lower, and invest in future projects that create local jobs and a healthier environment. If everyone does their part in allowing for more flexibility with their energy use, we’re able to help create a smarter, more dynamic, and reliable grid.
We hope you’ll join your neighbors in being part of the Smart Grid Test Bed Collaboration. Questions? Call Us- 503-929-9801. Your small shifts really do lead to big impacts.
Neighborhood Map
Live on the border of the map? Visit the full map 
 to zoom in or enter your address in the magnifying glass field to find your home.
For residential customers, the first step is easy —
Simply schedule your free Home Energy Score (HES) assessment. These assessments are now mandatory for selling a home in Portland and can cost up to $250 but are being offered at no cost to Smart Grid Test Bed Collaboration participants. This nationally recognized tool enables us to determine which energy efficiency measures and/or smart energy programs are right for your home.
If you are at or below 80% of area median income (AMI) you may qualify for additional incentives through Community Energy Project.
Schedule your Home Energy Analysis
The information provided to schedule a Home Energy Score is collected by Community Energy Project and is subject to their terms and conditions 
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Frequently asked questions
What's an assessment and how much does it cost?
A Home Energy Score assessment looks at your home's energy efficiency during an in-person evaluation of its features. While these assessments typically cost up to $250, Collaboration customers can get theirs for free. The assessment helps us figure out which energy-saving steps and smart energy programs are best for your home.
What's involved in an assessment?
An authorized Home Energy Assessor from Community Energy Project will visit your home to inspect things like the foundation, insulation, walls, windows, and your heating, cooling and hot water systems. The assessment usually takes about an hour, but the length may vary depending on the size of your home.
How is my score generated?
During your assessment, the Home Energy Assessor will enter details about your home into the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Score software. This software looks at how your home uses energy and gives it a score based on guidelines from the Department of Energy. It ensures your home's energy uses is compared fairly to others.
What does my Home Energy Score report include?
Your home's energy use will be ranked on a scale of one to ten. A score of five means average energy use and ten means your home is very energy-efficient.
Along with your score, you'll get:
Information on how your home uses energy based on its features (not your habits)
An estimate of how much energy you'll use each year
Suggestions for making your home more energy-efficient
What happens once I have my Home Energy Score?
After your assessment, CEP will give you a copy of your report. You'll also be able to access it online at the Green Building Registry. The report will include energy-saving upgrade recommendations and any incentives you're eligible for as part of the SGTB Collaboration.
Smart Thermostats
Want to save energy in winter and summer? You don’t have to get a new heating system to get started. Learn more
Weatherization
No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system, if your home isn’t weatherized, you’ll waste energy and your home will feel hot or cold. Learn more
Smart Water Heater
Learn how to save with the second highest energy user in most homes. Learn more
Electric Vehicle Owners
Wake up every morning with a full battery. Learn more
Heating and Cooling
The most effective place to reduce high energy bills. Learn more
Smart Solar
Already have solar and want to increase your impact? Learn more
Find approved contractors for the Collaboration
PGE’s Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program provides ongoing, monthly help with your electric bill in addition to any other assistance you may be getting from us or other agencies.
Depending on your annual household income and household size, your monthly discount could be between 15 and 25%. We don’t require any financial documents from you to apply—we only need to know your household size and average gross annual household income.
Enrollment is available to qualifying residential PGE customers. Eligibility is based on your household size and the combined average annual gross income (before taxes) for all members of your household who are 18+.
Own a business in the Smart Grid Test Bed Collaboration area?
Please visit our Business and Commercial page to schedule an Energy Savings Checkup with one of our specialists and learn about incentives available through Energy Trust of Oregon and PGE!