OAR 330-070-0021
Eligible Devices


(1)

To be eligible for a tax credit, an AED must meet all of the following:

(a)

Be a complete system that is currently operating and meets these rules.

(b)

Be a system that is built, installed, and operated in or at an Oregon dwelling in accordance with ORS 469B.100 (Definitions for ORS 469B.100 to 469B.118) through 469B.118 (Forfeiture of tax credits), the AED manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and standards.

(c)

Be a system with manufacturers’ warranties against defects in products and materials, including remanufactured equipment.

(d)

Be a system that complies with general and specific standards in these rules as they apply to AED systems and listed in OAR 330-070-0059 (Solar Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub AEDs) through 330-070-0097 (Electricity Producing AEDs).

(e)

Be a single system, which must be fully functional without the assistance of or component sharing with another system. Regardless of the number of components, a system must be controlled and able to distribute its result separate of any other system. Two or more units that share controls, a ductwork distribution system or hydronic distribution system will be considered a single system. This subsection does not apply to category two alternative energy devices.

(2)

The following devices are not eligible for an AED tax credit, including those listed in ORS 469B.112 (Ineligible devices):

(a)

Standard efficiency furnaces;

(b)

Standard back-up heating systems;

(c)

Wood stoves or wood furnaces, or any part of a heating system that burns wood except a qualifying premium efficiency biomass combustion device;

(d)

Heat pump water heaters that are part of a geothermal heat pump space heating system;

(e)

Structures that cover or enclose a swimming pool and are not attached to the dwelling;

(f)

Swimming pools and hot tubs used to store heat;

(g)

Photovoltaic systems installed on recreational vehicles;

(h)

Additions to existing spa and hot tub systems;

(i)

Above-ground, uninsulated swimming pools, spas and hot tubs;

(j)

Conversions of systems from one type to another. An example is a conversion of a draindown solar hot water system to a drainback solar hot water system;

(k)

Used equipment, which is any product or any piece of equipment not under a current manufacturer’s warranty or which has been acquired by a previous owner or user, not including remanufactured equipment that meets program standards;

(L)

Repairs and maintenance of systems having received prior certification for an AED tax credit;

(m)

Hydro systems;

(n)

Wind systems that are used to heat or cool buildings, or to heat domestic, swimming pool or hot tub water;

(o)

Systems or projects that received certification under the Energy Incentives Program or the Business Energy Tax Credit program;

(p)

Air Conditioning Systems;

(q)

Boilers;

(r)

Dishwashers;

(s)

Refrigerators and Freezers;

(t)

Clothes Washers and Dryers; and

(u)

Photovoltaic systems participating in the pilot Feed-In Tariff program under ORS 757.365 (Pilot program for small solar energy systems).
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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