Commercial SW Washington

Existing Multifamily and New Multifamily standard incentive changes in Southwest Washington, effective January 1, 2019


Each year, Energy Trust reviews incentives for cost effectiveness. We also add new incentives during this annual process. The following updates apply to Energy Trust Existing Multifamily and New Multifamily projects in Southwest Washington. Unless otherwise noted, they will go into effect on January 1, 2019. Incentives which are not included in the list below will remain unchanged on January 1, 2019. These updates do not apply to other Energy Trust programs.

Measure2018 Incentive2019 IncentiveDetails
Lodging and Foodservice Equipment
Multifamily Showerhead/
Shower wand

(Existing Multifamily Only)
$10 each$7 eachIncentive change

Adding 1.75 GPM
Multifamily Showerhead/
Shower wand

(New Multifamily Only)
NEW$7 eachWaterSense® certified

1.5 to 2.0 GPM

Minimum 10 purchased per site

Eligible only for lodging, healthcare, commercial building employee showers, K-12 schools and commercial gyms
Multifamily bathroom faucet aerator$3 eachUnchangedAdding 0.5 GPM
Multifamily kitchen faucet aerator$5 eachUnchangedAdding 1.0 GPM
Gas convection ovenNEW$315 eachENERGY STAR®

Full size which accommodates full sheet, minimum 18” x 26” x 1”
Gas combination ovenNEW$750 eachENERGY STAR
Gas single rack ovenNEW$2,500ENERGY STAR

Removable single rack which accommodates full sheet, minimum 18” x 26” x 1”
Gas double rack ovenNEW$5,000ENERGY STAR

One removable double rack or two removable single racks to accommodate two full sheets per level, each pan a minimum of 18” x 26” x 1”
Gas fryerNEW$1,000/vatENERGY STAR

Minimum 12” wide vat
Gas steam cookerNEW$1,850 eachENERGY STAR
Dishwasher, under counter (low temp)NEW$195 eachENERGY STAR
Dishwasher, under counter (high temp)$600 eachDiscontinued
Dishwasher, single tank, door/upright (low temp)$900 each$550 eachIncentive change
Dishwasher, single tank, door/upright (high temp)$900 each$825 eachIncentive change
Dishwasher, multi-tank, conveyor (low temp)NEW$800 eachENERGY STAR
Dishwasher, multi-tank, conveyor (high temp)NEW$800 eachENERGY STAR
Dishwasher, pot, pan and utensil (high temp)NEW$350 eachENERGY STAR
HVAC and Water Heating
New rooftop unit (RTU) with demand control ventilation (DCV)$29/tonUnchangedRequirements updated:

RTU with Direct Expansion (DX) cooling

Serve spaces not required by code to have DCV

Economizer factory-installed by RTU manufacturer, with DCV included

Space heated by gas furnace
Multifamily commercial tank water heater$2.50/kBtu/h $3.25/kBtu/hIncentive change
Requirements updated:
Gas-condensing
Tank volume ≥ 10 gallons

Heating capacity > 75 kBtu/h

Minimum 94% thermal efficiency
Shared central domestic hot water system
Multifamily tankless water heater/boiler, ≥ 200 kBtu/hNEW$2.25/kBtu/hGas-condensing domestic hot water, not used for space heating

Integral tank volume < 10 gallons

Minimum 92% thermal efficiency

Input of ≥ 200 kBtu/h per water heater
Shared central domestic hot water system
Multifamily tankless water heater, < 200 kBtu/h$300 eachUnchangedRequirements updated:

Gas-condensing domestic hot water, not used for space heating

Stacked structures with central water heating

Energy factor ≥ 0.94

Input of < 200 kBtu/h per water heater

Additional hot water storage tanks cannot be added
Multifamily residential clothes washer, in-unitNEW$30 eachENERGY STAR®

Front load washer

Minimum 2.5 cubic feet tub capacity

Gas water heating
High-efficiency condensing boiler$8-$10
/kBtu/h input
UnchangedRequirements updated:

Primary boiler for space heating

Meet minimum efficiencies at AHRI test conditions

Minimum efficiencies based on boiler capacity:

< 300 kBtu/h input: 94% AFUE

> 300, < 2,500 kBtu/h input: 94% thermal efficiency

> 2,500 kBtu/h input: 94% combustion efficiency
system

Trap repair or replacement for failed-open status

Pre-testing report to verify trap status (excluding dry cleaners)

For more information about standard incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.