Existing Multifamily

Roundup of Energy Trust 2016 incentive changes for all programs


Each year, Energy Trust adjusts incentives to ensure cost-effective energy savings for Oregon and Southwest Washington utility customers.

To simplify the documentation, particularly for trade allies who participate in multiple Energy Trust programs, here is a summary of all available Energy Trust incentive changes for 2016. New Homes and commercial lighting incentive changes will be announced in January.

If you have questions about incentives, refer to the contact information at the end of each section below.

Residential appliance incentive changes effective January 1, 2016

MeasureDetails2015 incentive2016 incentive
ENERGY STAR® refrigerators$75 Discontinued
ENERGY STAR freezers$35Discontinued
ENERGY STAR clothes washersFront loading only$50 to $70$75
Clothes washer recyclingNone$30
Refrigerator and freezer recycling$20 to $40 depending on age of unit $30 for all units, regardless of age

To receive 2015 incentives, customers must have purchased or recycled their appliances by December 31, 2015, and must apply within 60 days of purchase or recycling date.

If you have questions, contact the Products team at 1.877.283.0702.

Existing Buildings incentive changes for Oregon effective January 1, 2016

MeasurePrimary heating fuelDetails2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Residential dishwasher—in office settingGas or electricENERGY STAR$35Discontinued
LED case lighting retrofit—T8 to LED (single or double)ElectricReach-in or open cooler/freezer$20/linear ft of fixtureDiscontinued
Steam trapsGasReplace/repair failed open steam traps in laundry services$200Discontinued
Server virtualizationElectricMinimum of 10 servers must be decommissioned and recycled.
Proof of recycling is required.
$350/server decommissionedDiscontinued

Existing Buildings will honor 2015 incentives for all purchases made by December 31, 2015, and submitted by March 31, 2016. Find application forms here.

For more information, contact Nick Dreves, Existing Buildings trade ally coordinator, at 503.568.3324.

Existing Buildings incentive changes for Washington effective January 1, 2016

MeasurePrimary heating fuelDetails2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Ozone laundry systemGasGas water heating only
100 lb capacity minimum.
Must achieve greater than 1.2 ppm concentration of ozone in the water entering the washing machine.
$40/lb capacity not to exceed 35% of project costDiscontinued
Attic insulation (existing insulation R-19 or less)GasR-19 or less upgraded to at least R-38
For gas-heated areas only
Buildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify
$0.30/sq ftDiscontinued

Existing Buildings will honor 2015 incentives for all upgrades completed by December 31, 2015, and submitted by March 31, 2016. Find application forms here.

For more information, contact Nick Dreves, trade ally coordinator, at 503.568.3324.

Commercial lighting incentive changes effective February 1, 2016

The 2016 Lighting Tool and 190L lighting incentives list will be released just prior to the 2016 Commercial and Industrial Lighting Trade Ally Sessions in January. The new Lighting Tool will be required for all new projects submitted on or after February 1, 2016. Until the new 2016 Lighting Tool is released, trade allies should continue using the current version.

For more information, contact Aaron Leatherwood, lighting program manager, at 503.724.9375.

Multifamily incentive changes effective January 1, 2016

MeasurePrimary heating fuel2015 Details2016 Details2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Heat pump water heater, Tier 1ElectricAny sizeMust be less than 55 gallons$500 each, 60 gallons or greater; $150 each, less than 60 gallons$150 each
Heat pump water heater, Tier 2ElectricAny sizeMust be less than 55 gallons$500 each$500 each
Heat pump water heater, Tier 3ElectricAny sizeMust be less than 55 gallons$500 each$500 each
High-efficiency condensing boiler with electronic ignitionGas90% TE min94% AFUE or greater$6 per kBtuh for all sizes< 300 kBtuh $10 per kBtuh
>= 300 kBtuh to <= 2500 kBtuh
$9 per kBtuh
> 2500 kBtuh $8 per kBtuh
Gas water heaterGas0.67 or greater EF0.67-0.80 EF. Duplex, triplex and fourplex only. Hybrid models do not qualify.$100$100
Residential clothes washerElectric or GasMEF 2.2 or greater2.38 MEF or greater$150$120
Commercial clothes washerElectric or GasMEF 2.0 or greater, WF 6.0 or lowerMEF of 2.2 or greater, WF 4.5 or lower$200 gas
$300 electric
$300
Residential dishwasherElectric or Gas268kWh per year or lessDiscontinued$25Discontinued
Direct-vent gas fireplaceGas75% FE or greater, 70-74.9% FEAdded bonus$350, $250$250, $150 plus $100 bonus
ENERGY STAR refrigeratorElectricENERGY STAR 7.75 cubic ft. or greaterENERGY STAR 14.3 – 20.5 cubic ft. with top freezer and no ice through door. $50$35

Find revised application forms here.

Solar Ready incentive changes effective January 1, 2016

MeasureDetails2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Solar Feasibility (new name for Solar Assessment)Study must be completed by a Solar trade ally100% of costs, up to $2,00090% of costs, up to $1,700
Solar Ready Design75% of costs, up to $5,000Discontinued
Solar Ready (new name for Solar Ready Design and Construction bundle)Covers costs of MEP design, structural engineering and construction materials needed to meet Solar Ready Commercial Design and Construction Requirements100% of costs, up to $15,00075% of costs, up to $15,000

Contact a New Buildings outreach manager or staff member if you have any questions or concerns.

Existing Homes incentive changes effective January 1, 2016

MeasureDetails2015 Incentive2016 Incentive
Direct-vent gas fireplace70-74% FE, electronic ignition
$250$150
75%+ FE, electronic ignition$350$250
Direct vent gas unit heater80% AFUE$100Discontinued in Oregon
Ductless heat pumpNew in 2016: minimum 9.0 HSPF$800
Gas furnace95%+ AFUE in Washington only$350$200
90%+ AFUE for single-family rentals$500$550
Heat pump advanced controlSelf installation$150$50
Professional installation$150$150
Smart thermostatNew in 2016; Nest models only, homes heated with forced-air furnace (electric or gas) or heat pump with electric furnace backupNone$50
Gas tank water heater0.67 EF in Oregon$125$100
Heat pump water heaterTier 1 small tank (55 gallons or less)$150$150
Tier 1 large tank (60+ gallons)$500Discontinued
Tier 2 or 3 (55 gallons or less)$500$300
EPSTM for Existing Homes$75Discontinued
Multiple upgrade incentive$100Discontinued
Pool pumpTwo-speed models$200Discontinued
Direct installation of LED A-lamp$11$9

If you have questions, contact the Existing Homes program at 1.866.365.3526, option 8.

New Homes EPSTM available in Washington on February 1, 2016

Energy Trust is expanding EPS™ incentives to include builders in SW Washington beginning February 1, 2016.

The following options are for illustration only and are a small fraction of the options available to trade ally builders for improving a home’s EPS and maximizing energy savings. Incentives are available for building gas-heated homes based on one of five prescriptive pathways, or based on a sliding scale of performance above code, starting at 10 percent improvement. Incentives will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements.

 10% improvement20% improvement30% improvement40% improvement45% improvement
Potential Incentive$300$400$500$700$900
FloorR-30R-30R-38R-38R-38
WallR-21R-23R-23R-28R-28
WindowU-0.30U-0.30U-0.28U-0.25U-0.22
CeilingR-49R-49R-49 plus R-21
Heel
R-49 plus R-21R-60 Advanced
Water Heater0.82 EF
Tankless
0.82 EF
Tankless
0.82 EF
Tankless
0.82 EF
Tankless
0.82 EF
Tankless
Furnace92 AFUE95 AFUE95 AFUE96 AFUE96 AFUE
DuctsMastic Sealed and TestedMastic Sealed and TestedInside and TestedInside and TestedInside and Tested
Air Sealing ACH 505.04.03.02.52.0
VentilationHigh Efficiency ExhaustHigh Efficiency ExhaustHigh Efficiency ExhaustQualified HRVQualified HRV

For more information, contact your trade ally coordinator or call 1.888.354.2604.