As part of ongoing efforts to ensure cost-effective savings to customers, Energy Trust updates some incentives each year. The following Existing Homes incentive changes will go into effect January 1, 2016. Any incentives not noted below will remain at the current 2015 levels. The Trade Ally Resources web pages and online application will be updated to reflect these changes by January 4, 2016.
Existing Homes incentive changes for Washington effective January 1, 2016:
| Measure | Details | 2015 Incentive | 2016 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-vent gas fireplace | 70-74% FE, electronic ignition | $250 | $150 |
| 75%+ FE, electronic ignition | $350 | $250 | |
| Gas furnace | 95%+ AFUE in Washington | $350 | $200 |
| Gas tank water heater | 0.62-0.66 EF in Washington | $35 | Discontinued |
| 0.67 EF in Washington | $150 | $100 | |
| Smart thermostat | Nest models only, homes heated with gas forced-air furnace | None | $50 |
Detailed summary of Existing Homes incentive changes for Washington effective January 1, 2016:
- Fireplaces—Incentives for qualifying tier 1 gas fireplaces with FE of 70 to 74 percent will be reduced from $250 to $150, and qualifying tier 2 gas fireplaces with FE of 75 percent or greater will be reduced from $350 to $250. Qualifying fireplaces will require an electronic ignition to be eligible for Energy Trust incentives.
- Furnaces—Gas furnaces with an AFUE of 95 percent or higher will be eligible for a reduced incentive of $200 available to NW Natural customers in Washington.
- Water heaters—Incentives for gas tank water heater with an EF of 0.62-0.66 incentives will be discontinued. A reduced incentive of $100 will be available for gas tank water heaters with an EF of 0.67 for customers in Washington.
- Smart thermostats—A new $50 consumer incentive will be available for Nest smart thermostats installed in homes heated by a gas forced-air furnace.