The first step in submitting an incentive application is determining the correct program for a given project. Applying for an incentive with the incorrect program will significantly delay processing time. To determine the correct program, you need to understand the project scope and property characteristics as well as Energy Trust’s sorting rules.
Existing Multifamily includes established multifamily properties, assisted living and campus living properties with two or more dwelling units, including townhomes and condominiums and community spaces.
The following table outlines a few common scenarios:
| Project Scope | Program |
|---|---|
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that is ATTACHED to the existing building | Existing Multifamily |
| Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that is SEPARATE from the existing building | Existing Homes |
| A site that has completed work with New Buildings and later decides to apply for simple prescriptive measures | Existing Buildings or Existing Multifamily |
| Building expansion or addition of conditioned square footage to an existing structure | New Buildings or New Multifamily |
| Redesign and reconstruction of space that triggers building code change | New Buildings or New Multifamily |
| Tenant improvements that entail design and construction of the space | New Buildings or New Multifamily |
For more information, contact Nate Collins, trade ally coordinator, at 503.278.3075.