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. Want to design with savings? Bring us in.
Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.
Project Examples

Elementary School
Project Type: Dishwasher
Project Cost: $13,300
Incentive: $900
Annual Savings: 400 therms

Foodservice Business
Project Type: Water Heaters
Project Cost: $10,800
Incentive: $1,600
Annual Savings: 550 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
811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97204Send by Email
existingbuildings@energytrust.orgSend by Fax
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Get your incentive.
Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
Equipment | Incentive |
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New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) | $29/ton |
Infrared Radiant Heaters | $5.50–$7/kBtu/h input |
Commercial Tank Water Heater | $3/kBtu/h input |
Commercial Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h | $300 each |
Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler ≥ 200 kBtu/h | $1/kBtu/h input |
Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler | $0.02/sq ft |
Commercial Laundry Washers | $65 each |
Gas-fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler | $2,015–$2,925 each |
Gas Convection Oven | $315 each |
Gas Combination Oven | $750 each |
Gas Rack Ovens | $2,500–$5,000 each |
Gas Fryer | $1,000/vat |
Gas Steam Cooker | $1,850 each |
Dishwashers | $195–$900 each |
New Cooler Cases with Doors | $35/linear ft of door |
Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download general project 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. Eligible participants can receive up to $75,000 per site, per year for qualifying projects. Learn more about custom incentives >
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.