Energy Trust reviews and updates incentives each year to ensure we offer cost-effective savings. The following changes will be effective January 1, 2018, and only apply to Existing Buildings in Southwest Washington. Any incentives not listed below will remain at current 2017 levels.
Some key changes for NW Natural customers in Southwest Washington include:
- Commercial laundry washer—Washers will now qualify based on ENERGY STAR® rating and MEF, and the incentive will be reduced to $65 from $80.
- Warm-air furnace—The incentive for warm air furnaces will be discontinued.
Starting January 1, 2018, you can access revised application forms on the Energy Trust website.
Full list of Existing Buildings, Existing Multifamily and New Buildings standard incentive changes in Southwest Washington, effective January 1, 2018:
| Measure | Details | 2017 Incentive | 2018 Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC unit heater | NEW REQUIREMENT Indoor use only | $3/kBtu/h input | $3/kBtu/h input |
| Warm-air furnace | High-efficiency condensing furnace Minimum 91% AFUE | $3/kBtu/h input | Discontinued |
| Radiant heater, non-modulating | NEW REQUIREMENT Must have a minimum 80% efficiency | $6.5/kBtu/h input | $6.5/kBtu/h input |
| Radiant heater, modulating | NEW REQUIREMENT Must have a minimum 82% efficiency | $10/kBtu/h input | $10/kBtu/h input |
| Existing Buildings and New Buildings commercial laundry washer | Incentive decreased ENERGY STAR® compliant Front loading MEF > 2.2 Gas water heating only | $80 | $65 |
| Existing Multifamily and new multifamily commercial clothes washer, common areas | Incentive decreased ENERGY STAR® Front loading MEF > 2.2 Gas water heating only | $80 | $65 |
| NEW New refrigerated cases with doors in convenience stores/small grocery (Existing Buildings and New Buildings) | New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors Convenience stores/small grocery < 14,000 square feet Gas-heated spaces only | None | $35/linear foot of door |
| NEW New refrigerated cases with doors in medium grocery (Existing Buildings and New Buildings) | New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors Medium grocery > 14,000 and < 75,000 square feet Gas-heated spaces only | None | $35/linear foot of door |
| NEW New refrigerated cases with doors in large grocery (Existing Buildings and New Buildings) | New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors Large grocery > 75,000 square feet Gas-heated spaces only | None | $35/linear foot of door |
For more information about standard incentive changes and effective dates, contact Nick Dreves, trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.