New Buildings (Washington)
Investing in energy efficiency from the design phase may help bring down the cost of operating your facility. Energy Trust’s New Buildings incentives can make energy-efficient, non-envelope projects in educational facilities, offices, restaurants, hotels or public buildings more affordable. When you install energy-efficient equipment from the start, you’ll see savings that can help your building stand out in a competitive market and contribute to tenant comfort and lower energy bills.
Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.
Project Examples
Foodservice Business
Project Type: Water Heaters
Project Cost: $10,800
Incentive: $1,600
Annual Savings: 600 therms
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Check your eligibility.
Read More >Energy Trust provides cash incentives to businesses for energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects. To qualify, you must:
- Have a commercial, industrial or institutional facility project site in Washington served by
NW Natural. Washington customers are eligible for gas incentives only. Additional requirements may apply.
- Have a commercial, industrial or institutional facility project site in Washington served by
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Find a trade ally contractor.
We can help you get started.
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Install equipment that meets the requirements listed in the Washington New Buildings Application.
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Submit documentation.
Download Application (PDF) Download Application (Excel) Download W-9
Send by Mail
Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Buildings
111 SW Columbia St., Suite 945
Portland, OR 97201Send by Email
existingbuildings@energytrust.orgSend by Fax
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Get your incentive.
Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
See incentives available for Washington new buildings equipment outlined in the table below. Review the incentive application for equipment specifications and requirements before starting your project.
Equipment | Incentive |
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Infrared Radiant Heaters | $4.00-$5.00 per kBtu/h input |
Commercial Condensing Gas Tank Water Heater | $3.50 per kBtu/h input |
Commercial Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater under 200 kBtu/h | $140 each |
Commercial Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater/Hot Water Supply Boiler at least 200 kBtu/h | $1.40 per kBtu/h input |
Commercial Condensing Gas Furnace | $8.25 per Btu/h |
Gas-fired High-Efficiency Condensing HVAC Boiler | $6.50/kBtu/h |
Commercial Laundry Washers, Common Areas | $100 each |
Ozone Laundry System | $5,000-$30,000 per system |
Two-stage Gas Valves on Clothes Dryers | $400-$700 per valve |
Gas-fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler | $2,500-$3,500 each |
Gas Steam Cooker | $1,000 each |
High Efficiency Gas Fryer | $1,500-$2,000 each |
Gas Griddle (single-sided) | $1,000 each |
New Cooler Cases with Doors | $150 per linear ft of door |
Commercial Swimming Pool Heater | $0.90-$5 per sq ft of pool surface area served by heater |
Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download application forms. If you need guidance, just ask your trade ally contractor for assistance.
Custom Incentives
Energy Trust offers custom incentives for larger, more complex projects. Learn more about custom incentives >
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
Incentives also available for businesses located in Southwest Washington.