Energy Trust is offering cash incentives for new and replacement rooftop units with manufacturer-installed controls purchased on or after July 1, 2017. Retrofits of existing units do not qualify. Incentives are available for economizers, demand control ventilation (DCV) and variable frequency drives (VFD). DCV qualifies when installed in an eligible building type where it is not required by code.
| Equipment | Requirements | Estimated Average Savings | Unit Incentive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop unit with economizer (gas or heat pump heating) | Cooling capacities less than 54,000 Btu/h | 174 kWh/ton | $30/ton |
| Rooftop unit with demand control ventilation (DCV) (gas heating) | Must have economizer Must serve spaces not required by code to have DCV Refer to application or contact program for eligible space types Site must receive gas from participating utility | 16 kWh/ton, 21 therms/ton | $29/ton |
| Rooftop unit with variable frequency drive (VFD) (gas heating) | Must have both DCV and economizers Must have cooling capacities less than 110,000 Btu/h Must have supply fan motors less than 10 horsepower | 587 kWh/ton | $100/ton |
| Rooftop unit with DCV (heat pump heating) | Must have economizer Must serve spaces not required by code to have DCV | 196 kWh/ton | $29/ton |
| Rooftop unit with VFD (heat pump heating) | Must have both DCV and economizers Must have cooling capacities less than 110,000 Btu/h Must have supply fan motors less than 10 horsepower | 489 kWh/ton | $100/ton |
Contact Angel Swanson, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.9440 for more details.