Energy Trust updates incentives on January 1 of each year. The following is a complete list of Energy Trust incentive changes for all programs that went into effect on January 1, 2017. If a measure is not included, it remains unchanged.
If you have questions about incentive changes, contact the trade ally coordinator indicated in each program’s section below.
| Measure | Details | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater | Tier 3, any tank size | $300 for ≤55 gallon tanks only | $300 |
| Heat pump water heater, Savings Within Reach | Tier 3, any tank size | n/a | $600 |
| Gas furnace | 90% AFUE or greater, Avista customers only | n/a | $200 |
If you have any questions about these updates, contact the Existing Homes program at 1.866.365.3526, option 8.
| Measure | Details | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | Incentives are based on improvements in the home’s annual energy use over minimum code requirements, as demonstrated by energy modeling. Incentives are available on a sliding scale of performance above code, starting at 10 percent improvement. Incentives will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements and performance above code. | $600-$5,000 | $600-$4,680 |
| Air sealing | Sill sealer must be applied to top plate on all exterior facing walls | $125 | Discontinued |
For more information about incentives for homes not receiving an EPS, visit our webpage on additional incentives. For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the New Homes trade ally coordinator at 1.877.283.0698.
| Measure | Primary heating fuel | 2016 Details | 2017 Details | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ductless heat pump | Electric | Incentive differed with property type | Same incentive for all property types | $600 for 5+ attached units, $800 for 2-4 attached units | $800 for all property types |
| Heat pump water heater, Tier 3 | Electric | 55 gallon size restriction, Replacing electric water heater | No size restriction, Replacing electric water heater | $500 | $500 |
| High-efficiency gas water heater | Gas or electric | Only 2-4 unit properties eligible | 2-4 unit and side-by-side unit properties eligible | $100 | $100 |
| High-efficiency direct-vent gas fireplace | Gas | Only side-by-side units eligible | 2-4 unit and side-by-side unit properties eligible | $150 for 70-74% FE $250 for 75% or more FE | $150 for 70-74% FE $250 for 75% or more FE |
| Floor, wall, knee wall and rim joist insulation | Gas or electric | Only available for properties heated with electricity | Available for gas- and electric-heated properties. For gas customers, floor and wall insulation must be accompanied by attic insulation of R-19 or greater, and has a cap of $150 | $0.30 per square foot | $0.30 per square foot |
| (New) Flat roof insulation | Gas or electric | N/A | For all building types up to 3 stories. If the existing condition is R-5 or less, building must be retrofitted to R-20 or greater | N/A | $0.30 per square foot |
For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.
New Homes, Southwest Washington
As of January 1, 2017, the New Homes program will update EPSTM incentives to align with the new Washington State Energy Code that went into effect on July 1, 2016. Incentives are based on improvements in the home’s annual gas energy use over minimum code requirements, as demonstrated by energy modeling. Incentives for gas-heated homes are available based on a sliding scale of performance above code, starting at 10 percent. Incentives will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements. Verifiers will still be eligible for a $100 cash incentive for each qualifying EPS home submitted to the program.
| Performance above code | 2016 incentives | 2017 incentives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 10% | $300 | $250 |
| Midpoint | 25% | $450 | $550 |
| Maximum | 40% or greater | $700 | $850 |
For more information, contact your verifier or the Southwest Washington New Homes trade ally coordinator.
Products
| Measure | Details | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance Recycling | Incentives end after December 31, 2016. Appointments must be scheduled by that date. Pickups continue until January 31, 2017. Appointments may be rescheduled by calling 1.844.368.4545, but are subject to availability. For information about alternatives, visit the Energy Trust appliance recycling page. | $30 | Discontinued |
| Measure | Details | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED Display Case Lighting | There is now a distinction between low temp and medium temp cases and whether the lamps are inside or outside the unit | $10 to $20 per linear ft of fixture | $10 to $20 per linear ft of fixture |
| Server/Telecom Room Mini-Split Air Conditioner | Telecommunications closets have been added for this measure | $200/ton for server rooms. None for telecom rooms | $200/ton for server rooms or telecom rooms |
| Commercial Tankless/Instantaneous Water Heaters | Only for coin-operated laundry, foodservice, and lodging | $2/kBtu/h input | $2/kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Laundry Washer | Now qualifies based on MEF and WF, instead of being ENERGY STAR® rated | $100 to $200 each | $80 to $200 each |
| (New) Welders | These must replace existing non-energy saving electric welders | None | $1200 each |
| (New) Emergency Generator Block Heaters | Both retrofit and new generators qualify | None | $200 to $1500 each |
| (New) T8 LED Case Lighting | T8 to LED has been added with a distinction between low temp and medium temp cases and whether the lamps are inside or outside the unit | None | $10 to $20 per linear foot of fixture |
| Add Doors to Open Refrigerated Cases | Now available to NW Natural customers in Washington | None | $100 per linear foot of door |
| Showerheads and Shower wands | Now only offering incentives for 1.5 GPM or less; no longer offering incentives for 1.75 GPM | $10 each 1.5 GPM and 1.75 GPM | $10 each 1.5 GPM or less |
| Turbo Pot with Lid | $40 | Discontinued | |
| LED Bathroom Lights | $25 | Discontinued | |
| PC Power Management | $10 per license | Discontinued | |
| Air-to-Air Heat Pumps | $150 to $300 each | Discontinued | |
| LED Case Lighting in New Cases Only | $10 to $20 each | Discontinued | |
| Residential Refrigerators | $75 | Discontinued | |
| Residential Freezers | $35 | Discontinued |
Starting January 1, 2017, you can find revised application forms on the Forms and Resources page.
For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact Alex Snook, trade ally coordinator at 503.407.7286.