Commercial SW Washington

2023 Existing Buildings Incentive Updates


Here is the list changes to Existing Buildings incentives for 2023. Please review our incentive application for complete details:

Oregon Existing Buildings Incentive Changes Effective January 1, 2023

Lodging and Commercial Foodservice

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Electric Combination Oven, 5-40 pan capacityElectricMust have 5-40 pan capacity

ENERGY STAR version 3.0
$1,000 eachNo change
Electric Combination Oven, 3-4 pan capacityElectricMust have 3-4 pan capacity

ENERGY STAR version 3.0
$1,000 each$500 each
Electric Convection Oven – full sizeElectricENERGY STAR version 3.0$500 eachNo change
Electric Convection Oven – half sizeElectricENERGY STAR version 3.1$300 eachNo change
Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled VentilationElectric & GasMinimum horsepower is 1.0 for all fuel types and utilities

Now available in Washington
$750 per controlled horsepowerNo change
Swimming Pool HeatersElectric & GasMultiple changes to requirements including minimum pool square footage – see application form for detailsIndoor pool: $2.35 per sq. ft. Non-condensing, covered pool: $0.90 sq. ft. 

Non-condensing, uncovered pool: $1.00 sq. ft. 
Pools with existing covers now eligible

Now available for new commercial and multifamily buildings for NW Natural customers in SW Washington
Outdoor pool: $3.50 per sq. ft. Condensing, covered pool: $3.00 per sq. ft. 

Condensing, uncovered pool: $5.00 per sq. ft. 

HVAC and Water Heating

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Steam TrapsGasUnchanged$100 per trap + Bonus $200 per trap$300 per trap
Thermostatic Radiator ValvesGasUnchanged$100 per unit + Bonus $100 per unit$200 per unit
DHW Recirculation ControlsGasMust be learning, temperature, or combined temperature and timer control typesOregon: ≤ 1/8 horsepower $100 per system
≥ 1/8 horsepower $500 per system
≤ 1/4 horsepower $100 per system
Now available in gas only territory – no longer required to be a PGE or Pacific Power customer

1/2 hp no longer qualifies
Washington: < 1/6 hp: $100

≥1/6 to ≤1/2 hp: $200

> 1/2 hp: $300
>1/4 horsepower $500 per system
Commercial Condensing Tankless ≤200 kBtuGasIncrease in efficiency requirement from minimum 0.93 to 0.94 UEF$300 each$140 each
Commercial Condensing Tankless ≥200 kBtuGasIncrease in efficiency requirement from minimum 0.92 Thermal Efficiency (TE) to 0.94 TE

Must be on AHRI certified product list 
EB $2.25 per kBtu/h input $1.40 per kBtu/h input
Commercial Condensing Gas FurnaceGasUnchanged$5.75 per kBtu/h$7.00 per kBtu/h
Commercial and Multifamily Condensing HVAC BoilerGasMust have turndown ratio of 5:1Existing Buildings Oregon: $3.25 per kBtu/h

Multifamily Oregon: $8.50 per kBtu/h
Existing Buildings: Increase to $6.50 per kBtu/h
Incentive per kBtu/hr only (sq. ft. option discontinued)Bonus:$3.75 per kBtu/h if purchased and installed between 1/1/2022 and 6/30/2022

Washington: $0.02 per sq. ft.
Multifamily: Decrease to $6.50 per kBtu/h
Modulating Boiler BurnerGasMust be installed on a hydronic heating (HVAC) boiler$5 per kBtu/h of burner rated capacity$5 per kBtu/h of burner rated capacity
All other requirements same as 2021$5 Bonus incentive available 1/1/23-12/1/23
Commercial Ductless Heat PumpsElectricDHP – must be new or replacementNew and Replacement DHPs: $150New and Replacement DHPs: $300
New SEER/HSPF standards – if manufactured before 1/23 requirement is SEER 20 HSPF 10Retrofit DHPs: $500Retrofit DHPs: $0
Ducted heat pumps no longer qualify for incentiveDucted heat pumps: $500Ducted heat pumps: $0

Insulation

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Commercial Pipe InsulationGasInsulation installed on any diameter medium pressure steam pipes must be at least 2” thickness

Insulation installed on heating hot water pipes now eligible
DHW $4 per LF

Med Pressure $12 per LF

Heating Hot Water $4 per LF

Low Pressure $8 per LF
$10 per linear ft. for all variations
Commercial InsulationElectric & GasInsulation must be installed in areas that separate conditioned space from unconditioned space. Insulation between conditioned spaces does not qualify.No change from 2022

Bonus Incentive if purchased and installed by 12/1/23
Attic insulation
Existing R0- R9, must reach R25 or fill cavity
Attic: $0.60 per sq. ft.Attic: $0.60 + $0.30 = $0.90 per sq. ft.
Roof insulation
-Existing R5 or less, must reach R30 or fill cavity
-Existing R0, must must reach R15 or fill cavity
-Existing R0, must reach at least R30 or fill cavity beyond R15 to qualify for the R-0 to R-30 incentive
Roof:
-R-0 to R-15 $0.50 per sq. ft.
-R-0 to R-30 $1.00 per sq. ft.
Roof:
-R-0 to R-15:  $.50 + $1.50 = $2.00 per sq. ft.
-R-0 to R-30:  $1.00 + $1.00 = $2.00 per sq. ft.
Wall insulation
-Existing R0-R6, must reach R-20 or fill cavity
Wall: $0.60 per sq. ft.Wall: $0.60 + $0.70 = $1.30 per sq. ft.

Grocery

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Antisweat heating Controls (ASH)ElectricRemoved from requirement: expected reduction of 50% or greater for the glass door (if applicable) and door frame.Medium temp: $40 per linear ft.

Low temp: $50 per linear ft.
Bonus incentive available if purchased and installed between 1/1/23-12/1/23

Medium temp: $60 per linear ft. ($40 base + $20 bonus)

Low temp: $80 per linear ft.($50 base + $30 bonus)
Refrigerated Case Door RetrofitElectric & GasIncreased incentive in 2023

Measure savings levels by horizontal and vertical refrigerated door cases. Application requires identifying door orientation.

Incentive is not affected by door orientation

Freezers now eligible

Units that are self-contained refrigeration cases (integrated condensing unit) do not qualify
OR:
-Gas/Electric: $200
-Electric only: $200
-Gas only: $100
OR:
-Gas/Electric: $300
-Electric only: $300
-Gas only: $100
WA:
-Gas only: $100
WA:
-Medium Temp: $300
-Low Temp: $100
Evaporation Fan MotorsElectricNew installations not eligible – must be a retrofit

No longer approved for New Buildings
Walk-in case: $120 per motor replaced

Reach-in case: $80 per motor replaced
No change from 2022
Grocery Rack MeasuresElectric & GasRetrofit only, no new installations

Added: Existing compressors must not have VFDs for capacity control

For condenser VFD measures: existing condenser multi-fan systems must not have VFD

For FHPC and FSPC measures: existing rack system must not have floating head or floating suction pressure controls
$20 - $300 per hpNo change from 2022
Strip CurtainsElectric & GasMust be installed in walk-in coolers or freezers

Damaged, existing strip curtains are not eligible

Display cases are not eligible

Convenience stores are not eligible
$6 per sq. ft.No change from 2022

Service Shops and Warehouses

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Inverter-driven WeldersElectric & GasWelder Amp Rating is now required on application$1,200 each No change from 2022

Computer

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Server Closet /Telecom Room Mini-split Air ConditioningElectricMust meet SEER 18 or SEER2 18

Cooling capacity no greater than 4.5 tons per unit

Mini split heat pumps are now eligible
$200 per ton cooling capacityNo change from 2022

Multifamily

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Building Operator CertificateGasMultifamily properties must now be gas-heated with a participating utility1400No change from 2022
Web Enabled ThermostatElectric & GasIncentive cannot exceed total product cost$80 self-installNo change from 2022 foe self-install
$100 Contractor install$100 Contractor-install incentive available only for gas forced air furnaces WITH a participating electric utility
$250 Heat Pump Advanced ControlsNo change for Heat Pump Advanced Controls
Gas Furnace (Small Multifamily)GasEligible property type side-by-side, duplex, triplex, and fourplex$550 per unit market rate$1,000 per unit market rate
$1,400 per unit Savings Within Reach$1,400 per unit Savings Within Reach
Insulation (Small Multifamily)Electric & GasEligible property type side-by-side, duplex, triplex, and fourplexAttic: 
Market rate $0.25 sq. ft.
Attic:
-Market rate $1.25 sq. ft. 
-SWR $1.50 sq. ft.
Floor and wall can now be completed independently from ceiling insulationFloor:
Market rate $0.30  
Floor:
-Market rate $0.50  sq. ft. 
-SWR $0.75 sq. ft. 
Attic existing condition can be R18 or less (expands beginning condition eligibility)Wall:
Market rate $0.30 sq. ft. 

Wall:
-Market rate $0.50 sq. ft. 
-SWR $0.75  sq. ft. 
Insulation (Stacked Structures 5+)Electric & GasAttic: R-11 to R-49 (2022 was R-18 to R-49) Attic: $0.25 sq. ft.No change from 2022
Floor: No changeFloor: $0.30 sq. ft.No change from 2023
OR new wall insulation R-6 to R-11Wall: $0.50 sq. ft.No change from 2024
Flat roof discontinuedFlat roof : $0.30 sq. ft.No longer offered
Insulation must be installed in areas that separate conditioned space and unconditioned space. Insulation installed between conditioned spaces does not qualify.Washington: New measure

Floor: $0.30 sq. ft.

Wall: $0.50 sq. ft.
Windows (Small Multifamily)Electric & Gas0.23 - 0.30 U-value: $1.00 per sq ft

0.22 or lower U-value: $1.50 per sq ft
Windows (Stacked Structures 5+)Electric & GasU-value tiers adjusted

Gas-heated buildings now eligible

Double pane existing now eligible

Storm windows now eligible

NW Natural Washington now eligible
3.0 U-value $3 sq. ft.0.23-.30 U-value Single/double pane: $8 sq. ft.

0.22 or lower U-value Single/double pane: $12 sq. ft.

Storm windows: $4 sq. ft.
Pipe InsulationGasBoiler pipe for space heating now eligible

OR pipe diameter 3” minimum

WA pipe diameter 2” minimum

PVC can be used for jacketing
$4 per linear ft.$10 per linear ft.

Existing Buildings New Incentives Effective January 1, 2023

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Irrigation Pump VFD, new or retrofitPump range of 2 hp to 25 hp

System must not be equipped with a pressure tank

Retrofit installations must not include an existing VFD

Replacements due to failed pumps or pump motors are eligible as new construction
N/A$750 - $3,00 per fan motor hp
Commercial Pump VFDVFD installed on a commercial pump with nominal motor power up to 20 horsepower

Eligible applications include cooling (includes cooling tower), heating and pressure boost

Replacements due to burn out are also eligible

Irrigation applications are ineligible (see Irrigation Pump VFD measure)
N/A$150 - $1,000 per fan motor hp

Existing Buildings Sunsetting Incentives Effective January 1, 2023

MeasurePrimary Heating FuelPrograms Impacted
Commercial Ductless Heat Pumps in Retrofit ScenariosElectricExisting Buildings Oregon
Commercial Ducted Heat PumpsElectricExisting Buildings Oregon
Spa and Hot Tub CoversElectric and GasExisting Buildings Oregon
Existing Multifamily Oregon
Commercial Pool PumpsElectric and GasExisting Multifamily Oregon
Flat Roof InsulationElectric and GasExisting Multifamily Oregon

Washington Existing Buildings Incentive Changes Effective January 1, 2023

MeasurePrimary Fuel SourceDetails/Program Impact2022 Incentive2023 Incentive
Modulating Boiler BurnerGasInstalled on a natural gas-fired boiler that is used for hydronic heating (HVAC)$5 per kBtu/h input$5 per kBtu/h input + Bonus $5 per kBtu/h input
Steam TrapGasNo change$100 per trap + Bonus $200 per trap$300 per trap
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs)GasNo change$100 per TRV + Bonus $200 per TRV$200 per TRV
Commercial InsulationGasFill cavity allowed on all projectsAttic: $0.60 sq. ft.Attic: $0.60 + Bonus $0.30 sq. ft.
Must be installed in areas that separate conditioned from non-conditioned spacesRoof: R-0 to R-15: $0.50 sq. ft.Roof: R-0 to R-15: $0.50 + Bonus $1.50 sq. ft.
New: Up to R-9 starting value for attic insulation and up to R-6 starting value for wall insulation Roof: R-0 to R-30: $1.00 sq. ft.

Wall: $0.60 sq. ft.
Roof: R-0 to R-30: $1.00 + Bonus $1.00 sq. ft.

Wall: $0.60 Bonus $0.70 sq. ft.
Multifamily Insulation GasFlat Roof Insulation no longer available

Must be installed in areas of building envelope that separate conditioned and non-conditioned spaces
Attic: $0.25 sq. ft.

Flat Roof: $0.30 sq. ft.
Attic: $0.25 sq. ft.

Floor: $0.30 (new) sq. ft.

Wall: $0.50 (new) sq. ft.

Flat Roof: Discontinued
Commercial Pipe InsulationGasInsulation installed on any diameter medium pressure steam pipes must be at least 2" thickness

Water heaters or boilers providing hot water or steam to uninsulated pipes must be natural gas-fired
$4 - $12 per linear ft. + Bonuses$10 per linear ft.
Multifamily Pipe Insulation GasPipe insulation for piping serving hot water used for space heating $4 per linear ft.$10 per linear ft.
Multifamily Stacked WindowsGasMultiple changes to requirements – see application form for details N/AU-value 0.23-0.30: $8.00 per sq. ft.

U-value 0.22 or lower: $12.00 per sq. ft.

Storm windows: $4.00 per sq. ft..
Retrofitted Doors on Refrigerated CasesGasDoors must be added to existing open refrigerated cases or freezers$100 per linear ft.$100 per linear ft. for low temp
Self-contained refrigeration cases (integrated condensing units) are ineligible$300 per linear ft. for medium temp
Gas Convection OvensGasENERGY STAR version 3.0$315No change
Gas Combination OvensGasENERGY STAR version 3.0$750No change
Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled VentilationGasTotal controlled motor horsepower must be greater or equal to 1.0 hp $750 per controlled Motor horsepowerNo change
HVAC BoilerGasMust have turndown ration of 5:1 EB/NB $0.02 + Bonus $0.05 per sq. ft$6.50 per kBtu/h input
Incentive per kBtu/hr only (no longer a SF option) EMF/NMF $0.02 + Bonus $0.01 per sq. ft.$6.50 per kBtu/h input
Commercial Tankless Water Heater ≥200 kBtuGasMust be on AHRI certified product list $1.00 per kBtu/h input$1.40 per kBtu/h input
Commercial Tankless Water Heater less than <200 kBtuGasUniform energy factor greater than 0.94

Must be on AHRI certified product list
$300 each$140 each
Commercial Condensing Gas FurnaceGasNo change$5.75 per kBtu/h input$7.00 per kBtu/h input
Commercial Swimming Pool HeaterGasAdded eligibility for New Buildings and New MultifamilyIndoor pool: $2.35 per sq. ft.Non-condensing, covered pool: $0.90 per sq. ft.  
Multiple changes to requirements including minimum pool square footage – see application form for details 

Pools with existing covers now eligible 
Outdoor pool: $3.50 per sq. ft.Non-condensing, uncovered pool: $1.00 per sq. ft.  

Condensing, covered pool: $3.00 per sq. ft.  

Condensing, uncovered pool: $5.00 per sq. ft.  
DHW Recirculation Pump ControlsGasDHW Recirculation Pump Controls can be Temperature, Combination Temperature and Timer or Learning< 1/6 hp: $100

≥1/6 to ≤1/2 hp: $200
≤ 1/4 hp: $100
> 1/2 hp: $300> 1/4 hp: $500
Gas Fryers GasMeasure no longer offered$1,000 eachN/A
IR Polyethylene FilmGasGreenhouse must have natural gas as heating fuel source$0.10 per sq. ft. of film$0.08 per sq. ft. of film
Thermal CurtainGasGreenhouse must have natural gas as heating fuel source$1.17 per sq. ft.$1.15 per sq. ft.
Under-bench HeatingGasGreenhouse must have natural gas as heating fuel source$2.19 per sq. ft. of conditioned floor spaceNo change