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Clothes Washers

Save loads on your water costs by upgrading to new energy-efficient clothes washers for your property’s common-area laundry facility. High-efficiency models save you money on water heating costs, as well as water and sewer costs, by using less hot water. The faster spin cycle extracts more water from clothes, reducing drying time and energy use.

The energy efficiency of a clothes washer is indicated by the Modified Energy Factor (MEF), which accounts for dryer energy and water heating energy associated with the washer’s use. The Water Factor (WF) indicates the number of gallons needed for each cubic foot of laundry. A higher MEF and lower WF indicates a more efficient clothes washer.

Requirements
Commercial/common-area laundry
(Must have an MEF of 2.0 or greater and a WF of 6.0 or lower)		 Residential/in-unit
(Must have an MEF of 2.2 or greater)
Electric water heat Electric or gas water heat
$300 per washer $150 per washer
Gas water heat
$200 per washer

Leased clothes washers are eligible for an incentive if the lease agreement is for a minimum of seven years.

Your property must be an Oregon rental property or condominium building with five or more units (properties with fewer than five units, please visit the Small Multifamily pages). The property’s energy must be primarily delivered by Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas to qualify for Energy Trust cash incentives. Energy-saving improvements must meet program requirements.

  1. Purchase and install your new qualified equipment
  2. Submit paperwork:
  • Form 320P (DOC) - Incentive Application for Standard Equipment
  • Proof of payment (invoice or receipt marked paid)
  • Utility bill(s)
  • IRS form W-9 

*Note: A post-installation inspection may apply for all equipment not installed by licensed contractors. A post-installation inspection may also be performed if your incentive amount is over $5,000.

To learn more call 1.877.510.2130 or email.

Form 320P Standard Equipment Incentive Application
     
PI320M Existing Multifamily Program Incentives

A W-9 or Substitute W-9 form is required for investment properties where the owner does not pay heating and electricity bills.

  • Learn more about efficient laundry equipment for commercial and residential models from ENERGY STAR.
  • A list of qualifying residential clothes washers can be found on the Energy Star website. Please note: the products on this website may vary from the products deemed acceptable for Energy Trust incentives.