Forms & Resources

For New Homes Program

Trade ally enrollment

Complete enrollment forms and submit to Energy Trust:

1. Trade Ally Enrollment Application Form 1171A (PDF | Doc)
2. New Homes Builder Trade Ally Addendum – Builder Form 671A (PDF | Doc)
3. Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form (PDF)

Technical information and contacts

• Northwest ENERGY STAR® Homes Certification Requirements (PDF)
• Contact a program approved verifier (to review building components and verify compliance with ENERGY STAR certification requirements)
• Contact a program approved performance testing contractor (to ensure that all project systems and equipment work as designed)
• Critical Details: Backing, Blocking, and Caulking – Getting it Right the First Time
• Thermal Enclosure Checklist for ENERGY STAR homes
• Best Practices Pocket Guide: Advancing energy-efficient home building
• Solar Ready Installation Requirements: for recommended infrastructure in Energy Trust program homes

Builder incentives for projects in southwest Washington

Trade ally builders with new construction projects in NW Natural’s Washington service territory are eligible to receive cash incentives from Energy Trust for qualified gas heated homes.

Click here to learn more.

Marketing Support

Energy Trust offers trade ally builders marketing support and materials for their energy-efficient model homes. Opening a model or tour home gives potential homebuyers the opportunity to see the energy-efficient features first hand.

Builders can take advantage of tiered incentives for up to two model homes per calendar year that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR standards.

Tiered incentives are available through December 15, 2013. Incentives are subject to availability of funding and may change. To get started, complete the Marketing Support application (PDF | Doc) and Substitute W-9 Form. For questions, contact our trade ally coordinator at newhomes@energytrust.org or by calling 1.877.283.0698, option 1.

Up to an additional $1,000 is available through Northwest ENERGY STAR for certified ENERGY STAR homes.

Early Design Assistance

In new construction it pays to plan ahead. A $500 incentive is available to trade ally builders who meet early design assistance requirements. This incentive encourages builders to compile a team to evaluate projects in their early stages, focusing on how energy efficiency will be integrated. The makeup of the team could include the designer, customer, subcontractors, supplier and verifier, and must feature at least one New Homes program team member. It creates an opportunity for all participants to provide input and voice their concerns and enables builders to address potential problem areas early on. With careful early design planning, builders can save considerable money by reducing callbacks, field modifications and schedule changes, while subcontractors benefit by limiting difficult change orders.

For more information, contact Energy Trust’s trade ally coordinator at 1.877.283.0698, option 1 or download the application for the early design assistance incentive here.

For real estate professionals

Help your clients save up to 30 percent on energy costs and set yourself apart from the competition. Become an Energy Trust real estate ally today.

More information

To learn more about the New Homes program—or if you need additional help with the forms or resources on this page—email us or call 1.877.283.0698, option 1.