Home Retrofit

Roundup of Energy Trust 2018 incentive changes for all programs


Trade allies listening to a presentation at a forum.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, 2018. 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.

Existing Homes

These updates apply to single-family and existing manufactured homes, and some incentives have been expanded to include duplex, triplex, four-plex and side-by-side multifamily properties.

Measure2017 Details2017 Incentive2018 Details2018 Incentive
Heat pump upgradeHSPF 9.0$250See new heat pump controls measure$250
HSPF 9.5$500
New heat pump controlsConsolidation of heat pump controls measuresProjects must include an eligible thermostat programmed with a 35°F electric furnace auxiliary heat lockout$250
Heat pump (replacing electric resistance heat)HSPF 9.0

HSPF 9.5
$450

$700
HSPF 8.5+$700
New heat pump controls, Savings Within ReachHSPF 9.0

HSPF 9.5
$550

$800
See new heat pump controls measure $250
Heat pump (replacing electric resistance heat), Savings within ReachHSPF 9.0

HSPF 9.5
$750

$1,000
HSPF 8.5+$1,000
Existing heat pump controls, professional installationResistance heat lockout at 35°, see qualified product list$150No requirement changes$250
Heat pump optimization (PTCS or CheckMe!)Resistance heat lockout at 35°, see qualified product list$150Requirements will change; see incentive eligibility for new heat pump controls measure$250
Heat pump lockout controlsResistance heat lockout at 35°, see qualified product list$150Requirements will change; see incentive eligibility for new heat pump controls measure$250
A-Lamp LED, direct installMust meet ENERGY STAR® requirements$9No requirement changes$5.50
Reflector LED, direct installMust meet ENERGY STAR requirements$15No requirement changes$8.75

For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the Existing Homes team at 1.866.365.3526, option 3.

New Homes

MeasureDetails2017 Incentive2018 Incentive
EPSIncentives based on improvements in a home’s annual energy use over minimum code requirements, as demonstrated by energy modeling. Dollar amounts will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements and performance above code; minimum EPS requirement is 10 percent better than code.$600-$4,680$623-$4,723
Heat pump water heater—ElectricAdvanced Water Heater Specification Tier 1 compliant$400Discontinued
Heat pump water heater—ElectricAdvanced Water Heater Specification Tier 2 compliant$500Discontinued
Ductless heat pump—Electric HSPF 9.0 or greater serving as primary heating source for home$400Discontinued
Tank water heater—Gas0.67 EF, ENERGY STAR® approved$100Discontinued
Alternative treatment technology systemFor wastewater treatment devices compliant with Department of Quality approved manufacturer and model lists$400Discontinued
Tankless gas water heaterEF of 0.82 or higher, not used for code compliance$250Discontinued

For more information about EPS incentive updates or discontinued standalone incentives, contact the New Homes trade ally coordinator at 1.877.283.0698.

Retail

Measure2017 Incentive2018 IncentiveNotes
ENERGY STAR® front-loading clothes washers$75$65Efficiency requirements unchanged (IMEF of 2.38 or greater; 2.5 cu. ft. or larger qualify for 2018 incentives)

Customers can visit the Appliance page on Energy Trust’s website for more information.

Existing Buildings

MeasureDetails2017 Incentive2018 Incentive
HVAC unit heaterNEW REQUIREMENT
Indoor use only
$3/kBtu/h input$3/kBtu/h input
Packaged terminal heat pumpIncentive increased$150$200
Boiler vent damperMinimum 1,000 kBtu/h input$1,000Discontinued
NEW
Forklift battery charger

High-frequency charger with a conversion efficiency of > 89%

Maximum of 50 chargers replaced

Each charger must replace at least one existing SCR or ferroresonant charger

Charger must be 24V to 48V, designed for a pallet jack or forklift battery

None

$1,000
Commercial laundry washer, electric/gas water heatingNEW REQUIREMENT
ENERGY STAR®

Front load washer
MEF > 2.2
$200$200
Commercial laundry washer, gas water heating (gas only service territory)ENERGY STAR
Front load washer
MEF > 2.2
$80$65
Warm-air furnace$3/kBtu/h inputDiscontinued
Radiant heater, non-modulatingNEW REQUIREMENT
Must have a minimum 80% efficiency
$6.5/kBtu/h input$6.5/kBtu/h input
Radiant heater, modulatingNEW REQUIREMENT
Must have a minimum 82% efficiency
$10/kBtu/h input$10/kBtu/h input
Water source heat pump$120 to $300 eachDiscontinued
Ground Source Heat pump$120 to $300 eachDiscontinued
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in convenience stores/small grocery

(Site that receives electricity only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Convenience stores/small grocery < 14,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in medium grocery

(Site that receives electricity only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Medium grocery > 14,000 and < 75,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in large grocery

(Site that receives electricity only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Large grocery > 75,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in convenience stores/small grocery

(Site that receives electricity and gas from participating utilities)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Convenience stores/small grocery < 14,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in medium grocery
(Site that receives electricity and gas from participating utilities)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors
Medium grocery > 14,000 and < 75,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in large grocery
(Site that receives electricity and gas from participating utilities)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Large grocery > 75,000 square feet

None

$70/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in convenience stores/small grocery
(Site that receives gas only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Convenience stores/small grocery < 14,000 square feet

None

$35/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in medium grocery
(Site that receives gas only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Medium grocery > 14,000 and < 75,000 square feet

None

$35/linear foot of door
NEW
New refrigerated cases with doors in large grocery
(Site that receives gas only from a participating utility)

New refrigerated medium temp cases with doors

Large grocery > 75,000 square feet

None

$35/linear foot of door

Revised application forms are on the Energy Trust website. For more information about standard incentive changes and effective dates for Existing Buildings, contact Nick Dreves, trade ally manager, at 503.568.3324.

New Buildings

MeasurePrimary heating fuelDetails2017 Incentive 2018 Incentive
Residential refrigeratorElectric• Residential ENERGY STAR® 5.0 refrigerator
• 14.3-20.5 cubic feet
• Top freezer, no through-the-door ice
None$10
Commercial clothes washersGas or electric• ENERGY STAR, modified energy factor ≥ 2.2
• Water factor ≤ 4.5
• Water heater must be fueled by an Energy Trust participating utility
Multifamily
• Full service territory: $300
• Electric-only: $200
• Gas only: $90

Commercial
• Full service territory: $250
• Electric-only: $250
• Gas-only: $80
Multifamily
• Full service territory: $300
• Electric-only: $300
• Gas-only: $65


Commercial
• Full service territory: $200
• Electric-only: $200
• Gas-only: $65
Packaged terminal heat pumpElectricDiscontinued$100Discontinued
Multifamily condensing tankless water heaters <199 kBtu/hGas• Stacked structures with central water heating
• Energy factor (EF) ≥ 0.94
• Additional storage tanks are not added
None$200 per unit
Multifamily condensing tankless water heaters =>200 kBtu/hGas• Stacked structures with central water heating
• EF greater than or equal to 0.9
• Additional storage tanks are not added
$2.75/kBtu/h$1.75/kBtu/h
Condensing furnaceGas• Now multifamily only
• Must be part of a centralized heating system serving at least two dwelling units or regularly occupied multifamily common space
• Capacity <225,000 kBtu/h
$3/kBtu/hEfficiency rating:

91% = $1.5/kBtu/h
95% = $2/kBtu/h
98% = $3/kBtu/h
Cooler doorsGas or electricNew remote-condensing commercial refrigerated medium temperature display cases with factory-installed doors Full service: $188/linear ft

Electric-only: $147/ linear ft

Gas-only: $41/linear ft
Full service or electric-only: $70/linear ft

Gas heat and non-qualifying electric utility: $35/linear ft
Forced-circulation generator block heaterElectric• Generator must be stationary and fixed
• Heater must be installed by manufacturer-certified installer
None<3kW 1,000 kWh = $200
>=3kW 14,000 kWh = $1500
Gas-fired condensing boiler (primary only)Gas• Discontinued as a standard measure; contact New Buildings for information on receiving a custom measure $4/kBtu/hDiscontinued
Multifamily gas-fired condensing boiler (primary only)Gas• Discontinued as a standard measure, contact New Buildings for information on receiving a special measure
$4/kBtu/hDiscontinued

For more information about incentive changes and effective dates, contact the New Buildings team at 1.877.467.0930.

Existing Multifamily

Measure2017 Details2017 Incentive2018 Details2018 Incentive
WindowsU-value 0.30 or lower, replacing single or double pane in stacked structures with 5 or more units$2 per sq ft replacing double pane; $3 per sq ft replacing single paneSingle-pane replacement only$3 per sq ft replacing single pane
Ducted heat pumpMust replace electric heat; Duplex, triplex, fourplex and side-by-side properties only$450 for HSPF 9.0-9.49
$700 for HSPF 9.5+
Must replace electric heat; Duplex, triplex, fourplex and side-by-side properties only$700 for HSPF 8.5+
NEW Ducted heat pump advanced controlsN/AN/A35°F lockout temp with qualifying thermostat; contractor install only; duplex, triplex, fourplex and side-by-side structures only$250 can be combined with $700 ducted heat pump incentive when installing new heat pump
Cannot be combined with smart thermostat incentive
Gas furnace90% AFUE or greater as primary heat source$300 per unit91% thermal efficiency or greater as primary heat source; 225kBtu/h maximum input capacity; stacked structures with 5 or more units$1.50 per kBtu/h for 91-94%
$2.00 per kBtu/h for 95-97%
$3.00 per kBtu/h for 98%
Same as 2017 for duplex, triplex, fourplex and side-by-side properties
NEW Rooftop unit controls N/AN/A• Manufacturer-installed controls on new or replacement rooftop units
• Cannot be required by code
• Gas furnace or heat pump heating eligible
• Economizer: Cooling capacity <54,000 Btu/h
• Demand control ventilation (DCV): Must have economizer
• Variable frequency drive (VFD): Must have both economizer and DCV; Cooling capacity <110,000 Btu/h; supply fan motors <10 hp
Economizer: $30 per ton
DCV: $29 per ton
VFD: $100 per ton
Electric water heaterEF 0.93 or greater$35 for EF 0.93
$75 for EF 0.94
Discontinuing mid-year 2018Discontinuing mid-year 2018
Residential clothes washerIMEF 2.38 or greater; front-loading only$120 per unitIMEF 2.38 or greater; front-loading only; tub capacity of 2.5 cubic ft or larger $120 per unit
Commercial clothes washerMEF 2.2 or greater; WF 4.5 or lower; common area only; 7 year lease term requirement $300 per unitMEF 2.2 or greater; WF 4.5 or lower; common area only; 7 year lease term requirement; front-loading only$300 per unit

Revised application forms are on the Existing Multifamily forms page. For more information about incentive changes and effective dates for Multifamily, contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.