Energy Trust has added and updated the following incentives effective September 1, 2020 for qualifying Multifamily customers.
Extended Capacity Heat Pumps (ECHPs)
Extended capacity heat pumps operate the same way as standard heat pumps and provide tenants with year-round comfort by moving heat in or out of a home, depending on the season. Unlike standard single-speed, two-speed and other variable-speed heat pumps, they can operate at freezing temperatures without engaging inefficient backup heating systems, resulting in reduced energy use, especially during winter months. To qualify, the model’s capacity at 17° must be at least 85% of its capacity at 47°.
| For side-by-side or duplex, triplex, fourplex properties only | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Extended capacity heat pump | $650 | Must be residence’s primary heating source and cannot have a backup gas heating system. Unit must be included in Energy Trust’s list of qualifying products. Controls must be set with an auxiliary heat lockout setting when available. Cannot be combined with other Energy Trust heat pump or controls incentives. |
| Extended capacity heat pump (replacing electric resistance heat) | $1,350 | Must replace electric resistance heat (electric furnace, baseboard or in-wall unit) as residence’s primary heating source. Heat pump cannot have a backup gas heating system. Unit must be included in Energy Trust’s list of qualifying products. Controls must be set with an auxiliary heat lockout setting when available. Cannot be combined with other Energy Trust heat pump or controls incentives. |
Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC)
Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) reduce fan speeds during heating and cooling and can help building owners and operators save money while making their buildings more comfortable.
| Equipment | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Rooftop Control—Full retrofit | $50-$200 per ton | For properties with annual operating hours exceeding 500 Existing system must have a nominal cooling capacity of 5 tons or greater Existing system must have a single speed supply fan or motor Existing systems equipped with a VFD or a CO2 sensor for DCV are not eligible Installed equipment must have a controller with digital, integrated economizer with either differential dry-bulb or differential enthalpy with fixed dry-bulb high-limit shutoff Installed equipment must have a controller with DCV with proportional control based on CO2 sensor reading Installed equipment controls must be listed on BPA qualifying product list Property served by a participating electric utility—$200 per ton Property served by a participating gas utility only—$50 per ton |
| Advanced Rooftop Control—Lite Retrofit | $100 per ton | For properties with annual operating hours exceeding 3,500 Existing system must have a nominal cooling capacity of 5 tons or greater Existing system must have a single speed supply fan or motor Existing systems equipped with a variable frequency drive (VFD) are not eligible Installed equipment controls must be listed on BPA qualifying product list Installed equipment must have a VFD and controller for variable speed fan operation Property must be served by a participating electric utility |
Windows (< 0.24 U-value)
| For side-by-side, duplex, triplex and fourplex properties | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | $6.00 per square foot | Electric or gas-heated building U-Value 0.24 or less |
Gas Furnace Bonus
The bonus has increased from $550 to $1,000 per unit. Bonuses are available September 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021.
| For side-by-side and duplex, triplex and fourplex properties only | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Gas furnace | 90% AFUE or greater. Only for furnaces used as primary heat source, not as back-up heat source. Projects with purchase and installation between 9/1/20 – 3/31/21 will receive the increased bonus amount |
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve
| Equipment | Incentive | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | $30 each | Minimum spray force of 4.0 ounces-force. If spray force cannot be determined from spec sheet, please refer to Watersense list. Installed equipment must have rated flow rate ≥ 0.61 GPM and ≤ 1.00 GPM and have electric or gas water heating provided by a participating utility. |
Incentive eligibility is dependent on property type—for full incentive details, take a look at the incentive booklet or website. You can also contact Multifamily trade ally coordinator, Nate Collins, at 503.278.3075 for additional information.