There are two different Ally networks available for industry professionals who work in commercial new construction. If you are a contractor, general contractor, sub-contractor, builder, installer or equipment manufacturer, you should complete the Online Trade Ally Enrollment Application to become a New Buildings trade ally. Architects, engineers, energy analysts, green building consultants, commissioning providers and other building design professionals should download the New Buildings program ally application to become a New Buildings program ally. Design professionals with solar electric design or engineering consulting experience can also apply as a Solar Electric design ally. Please contact newbuildings@energytrust.org if you have any questions about which enrollment form to use.

Enrollment Forms for Contractors

• Online Trade Ally Enrollment Application
• Self-Identified Ownership Status Form – 1172s

Enrollment Forms for Design and Development Professionals

• New Buildings Program Ally Application (PDF | Doc)
• Solar Electric Design Ally Application (PDF | Doc)
• Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form (PDF)

Whole-Building and Path to Net Zero Incentives

• Whole-Building and Path to Net Zero Incentive Application:
  • 2019 Code: Form 520WB-2019
  • 2021 Code: Form 520WB-2021

Whole-Building and Path to Net Zero Tools + Resources

• Early Design Assistance Agenda and Report Template
• 2019-Code Technical Guidelines
• Energy Modeling Summary Workbook
  • 2019-Code EMSW
  • 2021-Code EMSW
• Technical Study Summary (2019)

System-Based & Market Solutions

Design Incentives

• Early Design Assistance: Form 520ED
• Early Design Assistance Agenda and Report Template

System-Based Installation + Construction Incentives

• Standard Equipment Incentive Application: Form 520S
• Lighting Calculator Incentive Application:
  • 2019 Code: Form 520LC_2019
  • 2021 Code: Form 520LC_2021
• Special Measure Calculation Incentive Application: Form 520SM
• Savings Summary Worksheet

Market Solutions Installation + Construction Incentives

• Multifamily Incentive Application:
  • 2019 Code: Form 520MF_2019
  • 2021 Code: Form 520MF_2021
• Data Center Incentive Application: In development

Completion + Post-Occupancy Incentives

• Design Review: Form 520CX-DR
• Professional Engineer Certification: Form 540PE

Tools + Resources

• Early Design Assistance Agenda and Report Template

Solar Ready

Solar Ready Incentives

• Solar Ready Incentive Application: Form 520SR

Solar Ready Tools + Resources

• Solar Ready Commercial Design and Construction Requirements
• Solar Add-on Agenda Template

The New Buildings team is available to provide on-the-ground technical support for your new low-, mid- and high-rise multifamily projects. Team members will facilitate your high-performance design and construction projects and answer any questions about the program. For contractors who work on low-rise multifamily projects, our team will also assist you in meeting ENERGY STAR^® certification. Technical requirements for multifamily ENERGY STAR certification requirements and technical compliance options can be found at Northwest ENERGY STAR.

Regional training events offer opportunities to learn about building more efficient multifamily dwellings. Find out about upcoming builder workshops and events in your area.

Solar Upgrades

Builders of new multifamily projects can receive additional Energy Trust incentives for planning solar into their projects during early design and building their project solar ready. All solar systems must be installed by an approved solar trade ally and meet Energy Trust performance and installation requirements. Energy Trust provides a list of solar trade ally contractors who can perform the installation.

Tax Credits for Builders

When you build an energy-efficient building, you may also be eligible for federal tax credits.

To learn more about the New Buildings program—or if you need additional help with the forms or resources on this page—call 1.877.467.0930 or email newbuildings@energytrust.org.