As of January 1, 2017, the New Homes program will update EPSTM incentives to align with the new Washington State Energy Code that went into effect on July 1, 2016. Projects that have received final verification and have been uploaded to the program database by the verifier by January 23 will be covered under the 2016 EPS incentive structure. Homes submitted after January 23 will need to be submitted under the new code.
Incentives are based on improvements in the home’s annual gas energy use over minimum code requirements, as demonstrated by energy modeling. Incentives for gas-heated homes are available based on a sliding scale of performance above code, starting at 10 percent. Incentives will vary depending on energy-efficiency improvements. Verifiers will still be eligible for a $100 cash incentive for each qualifying EPS home submitted to the program.
New Homes incentive changes for Southwest Washington effective January 1, 2017:
| Performance Above Code | 2016 Incentive | 2017 Incentive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 10% | $300 | $250 |
| Midpoint | 25% | $450 | $550 |
| Maximum | 40% or greater | $700 | $850 |
To get more information about how you can build more efficient homes and receive higher incentives, contact your verifier or the Southwest Washington New Homes trade ally coordinator.
*Incentives are based on performance above code. Due to the 2016 code change, incentives for the same home built in 2016 versus 2017 will differ significantly.