Teams developing high-performance multifamily buildings can receive cash incentives when they design with energy efficiency in mind. Energy Trust offers incentives in two key areas: early design collaboration and support for technical studies.
Bringing in the right experts can make all the difference when designing energy-efficient multifamily buildings. That’s why we provide incentives to offset the cost of early design efforts and technical studies.
The early design phase is essential to your project’s success. Get in touch with an outreach manager as the earliest stages to make sure your project can benefit from:
Planning for solar + storage from an early stage is always a bright idea. In addition to energy savings, a smart solar design strategy can help reduce installation costs, ensure your systems are compatible and increase the long-term value of your building.
Design assistance incentives for multifamily projects are available for both Whole Building projects and projects seeking equipment installation incentives. Reach out to learn more.
| Early Design Assistance | Up to $6,500 to offset the cost of an early design charrette (an interactive brainstorming session with all the members of your project team):
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| Solar Early Design Add-On | $500 for including a solar trade ally in your early design meeting |
| Solar Development Assistance | Up to $2,500 to determine the solar potential of your building |
| Battery Storage Development Assistance | Up to $5,000 for a solar battery and storage feasibility study to see how you might pair battery storage with a new or existing solar installation |
| Solar-Ready Design | Up to $15,000 to meet Energy Trust’s solar-ready standards if installing solar panels isn't possible during construction |
| Technical Assistance | 60% of the cost of relevant studies, up to $40,000 total. Common studies include:
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Contact us and enroll at the earliest stage of your project.
Work with us to decide on the best path forward for early design and incentives.
Your outreach manager will make sure a cash incentive never falls through the cracks during construction and ensure you have the necessary documentation.
Once each step is completed, you can request an incentive.
Tell us a little about your ideas, existing project or any questions you have, and an Energy Trust team member will contact you within 1 – 2 business days.
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