Existing Multifamily incentive changes effective January 1, 2019


Energy Trust updates incentives on January 1 of each year to ensure we offer cost-effective savings. The following changes will be effective January 1, 2019, and only apply to the Existing Multifamily program. Any incentives not listed below will remain at the current 2018 levels.

A full list of changes can be found below. Some key changes include:

  • Condensing tank water heater—Thermal efficiency requirement increasing from 91 percent to 94 percent. Incentive decreasing from $4.00 per kBtu/h to $3.00 per kBtu/h.
  • Condensing tankless water heater—Thermal efficiency requirement decreasing from 94 percent to 92 percent. Incentive decreasing from $2.75 per kBtu/h to $2.25 per kBtu/h.
  • Residential clothes washer—Minimum IMEF requirement changing from 2.38 to 2.76.
  • Commercial clothes washer—Maximum water factor changing from 4.5 WF to 4.0 IWF.
  • Foodservice equipment—See table for details on new and changing incentives.

Starting on January 1, 2019, you can find revised application forms at the Existing Multifamily forms page.

Existing Multifamily incentive changes effective January 1, 2019:

Measure2018 Incentive2019 IncentiveDetails
NEW-Building Operators Certification N/AUp to $600Professional development program for multifamily building operators and facilities managers offered by Northwest Water & Energy Education Institute (NWEEI)
NEW-Spa CoversN/A$100 Electric only

Contact Program for details
Residential clothes washer$120 per unit$120 per unit2.76 IMEF minimum
Commercial clothes washer$300$300Integrated Water Factor (IWF) 4.0 maximum
Foodservice Equipment
Gas griddle
$500 N/AEXPIRES 12/31/18
Electric combination oven$750 $1,000 ENERGY STAR
Gas convection oven (full size)$600 $315 ENERGY STAR
Electric convection oven (full size)$600 $315 ENERGY STAR
Electric convection oven – half size$800 N/AEXPIRES 12/31/18
NEW-Single rack oven
Gas only
N/A$2,500ENERGY STAR
NEW-Double rack oven
Gas only
N/A$5,000ENERGY STAR
Gas fryer$800/vat$1,000/vatENERGY STAR
Electric fryer$400/vat$225/vatENERGY STAR
Electric hot food holding cabinet - half size$500N/AEXPIRES 12/31/18
Electric hot food cabinet (full size and half size)$1,000 $350 ENERGY STAR
Gas steam cooker$2,600 $1,850 ENERGY STAR
Electric steam cooker$1,300 $2,500 ENERGY STAR
NEW-Commercial dishwasher, under counter (low temp), gas and electricN/A$195 ENERGY STAR
Commercial dishwasher, under counter (high temp), electric $600$600ENERGY STAR
Commercial dishwasher under counter (high temp), gas$600N/AEXPIRES 12/31/18
Commercial dishwasher, single tank, door/upright (low temp), gas or electric$900 $550 ENERGY STAR
Commercial dishwasher, single tank, door/upright (high temp), gas or electric$900 $825 ENERGY STAR
NEW-Commercial dishwasher, multi-tank, conveyor (low temp), gas and electricN/A$800 ENERGY STAR
NEW-Commercial dishwasher, multi-tank, conveyor (high temp), gas and electricN/A$800 ENERGY STAR
NEW-Commercial dishwasher, pot, pan and utensil (high temp), gas and electricN/A$350 ENERGY STAR
Commercial ice makers$200-500N/AEXPIRES 12/31/18
Water Heating
Commercial condensing tank water heater$4.00 per kBtu/h$3.00 per kBtu/hIncentive change

Requirements updated:

Thermal efficiency minimum of 94%
Commercial condensing tankless water heater$2.75 per kBtu/h2.25 per kBtu/hIncentive change

Requirements updated:

Thermal efficiency minimum of 92%

For more information about incentive changes and effective dates contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.