Energy Trust updates incentive amounts and requirements on January 1 of each year. The following changes will be effective January 1, 2017 and apply to Existing Multifamily projects. Starting January 1, 2017, you can find revised application forms on http://energytrust.org/commercial/sharedforms/multifamily-forms.aspx
Existing Multifamily incentive changes effective January 1, 2017:
Feature | Code | ENERGY STAR® | ENERGY STAR® Plus |
---|---|---|---|
Insulated ceiling | R-22 | R-40 | R-40 |
Insulated walls | R-11 | R-21 | R-21 |
Insulated floors | R-22 | R-33 | R-33 |
Efficient windows | U-0.48 | U-0.35 | U-0.35 |
Water heater | 0.90EF | 0.93EF | 0.93EF |
Space heating | Furnace—standard | Furnace—efficient | Heat pump—ducted or ductless |
Envelope tightness | 7.0 ACH @50Pa | 5.0 ACH @50Pa | 5.0 ACH @50Pa |
For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.