Action: 4.2 | Beaverton Climate Action Plan Dashboard

4.2Accelerate the electrification of space and water heating in all buildings

Progress

On time

Not started
Planning
In Progress
Continuous

Background

Although gas cooktops and fireplaces may remain as backup systems for emergency resilience, the primary goal is to have more efficient heat pump systems in place that reduce energy costs and support the broader shift to renewable energy.

Progress Update

Partners like Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) have ongoing programs to distribute incentives that invest in electrification of all buildings across Beaverton.

Indicators

4a. EUI (city scale) by sector (residential, commercial, industrial) for gas and electricity

4.1. Invest in energy efficiency improvements in all buildings

4b. Total energy consumption per capita (by residential and business accounts)

4.1. Invest in energy efficiency improvements in all buildings

Associated Activities

What's left to do?

2030
Complete a building inventory analysis to support targeted emissions reduction strategies.
This is a potential activity.
2031
Streamline permit fees for electrification.
This is a potential activity.
2035
Other activities and opportunities as they arise.
The actions above in "What's left to do" are not a comprehensive list and will grow and evolve as we pursue this strategy.

What are we doing?

2035
Ongoing collaboration with CBOs/partners to expand access to electrification programs by supporting outreach efforts, connecting community members to financial assistance, and identifying opportunities to reduce participation barriers.
The city is actively collaborating with partners, like Energy Trust of Oregon, to connect more Beaverton community members with existing incentives, rebates, and educational resources for electrifying buildings.

What has been done?

12/31/2025
Residential Heat Pump Incentive Program
Expanded access to clean, efficient home heating and cooling for 22 Beaverton families through the city’s heat pump incentive program, which distributed $200,000 in incentives to community members in 2025 for high-efficiency heat pumps and energy-saving upgrades. This incentive program was funded by the State of Oregon's Community Heat Pump Deployment Program.

Objective

Associated Target(s)
- 1% annual reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for fossil gas and electricity combined (10% by 2035).

Recommended Leads & Key Partners

GHG Reduction Potential
37,600 MT CO2e - 1,378,400 MT CO2e | Cumulative, 2026-2050

City Roles

Information updated 10/13/2026

Progress

Description

Background

Progress Update

Indicators

4a. EUI (city scale) by sector (residential, commercial, industrial) for gas and electricity

4b. Total energy consumption per capita (by residential and business accounts)

Associated Activities

What's left to do?

Complete a building inventory analysis to support targeted emissions reduction strategies.

Streamline permit fees for electrification.

Other activities and opportunities as they arise.

What are we doing?

Ongoing collaboration with CBOs/partners to expand access to electrification programs by supporting outreach efforts, connecting community members to financial assistance, and identifying opportunities to reduce participation barriers.

What has been done?

Residential Heat Pump Incentive Program

Summary and contacts

Objective

Associated Target(s)

Recommended Leads & Key Partners

GHG Reduction Potential

City Roles

How this strategy contributes to the outcome