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)
4. Complete the New Homes Trade Ally Orientation available on-demand. Enter your information at the end of the orientation to get credit for viewing the webinar.

Incentive applications

To apply for single family residential new construction incentives, submit your plan sets to a verifier to learn what incentives are available to you. Incentives are based on performance and can range from $250 to $4,400, plus there are additional incentives available for renewable energy upgrades through the Solar program. The more energy-efficient measures installed above code, the more incentives may be available. Click here for more details. Builder must be an approved New Homes trade ally in order to qualify for these incentives.

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 Bypass Checklist for ENERGY STAR homes
• Best Practices Pocket Guide: Advancing energy-efficient home building

Builder incentives for projects in southwest Washington

Trade ally builders with new construction projects in NW Natural’s Washington service territory are now eligible to receive cash incentives from Energy Trust for gas heated homes that receive ENERGY STAR certification. Incentives are available until December 31, 2012 and are subject to availability. You must be an Energy Trust trade ally builder to be eligible to receive incentives. Complete the trade ally enrollment forms and Washington incentive application (Form 620WA) and then return to Energy Trust. For questions, contact the trade ally coordinator at 1.877.283.0698, option 1 or email newhomes@energytrust.org.

To download the ENERGY STAR BOP requirements for Washington, please visit the Northwest ENERGY STAR website.

Marketing Support

Energy Trust is offering 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, 2012. 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.

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 Professional trade ally after you complete a prerequisite training such as Earth Advantage® Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) certification.

Program allies

Work with Architect or Design Professional program allies to ensure that your stock or custom plans have high-efficiency design details built in.

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.