Existing Buildings (Washington)
No matter the size or type of your business, Energy Trust offers a variety of incentives for qualifying natural gas upgrades. Incentives may help lower your upfront costs and make energy-efficient improvements more affordable. These upgrades can deliver long-term energy savings, lower operating costs and improve employee and customer comfort. Energy savings often pay for improvements in just a few years, helping you achieve a faster return on your investment.
Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.
Project Examples
Foodservice Business
Project Type: Gas Fryer
Project Cost: $1,200
Incentive: $1,000
Annual Savings: 400 therms
School
Project Type: Modulating Boiler Burner
Project Cost: $28,500
Incentive: $3,800
Annual Savings: 1,500 therms
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Check your eligibility.
Read More >Energy Trust provides cash incentives to businesses for energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects. To qualify, you must:
- Have a commercial, industrial or institutional facility project site in Washington served by
NW Natural. Washington customers are eligible for gas incentives only. Additional requirements may apply.
- Have a commercial, industrial or institutional facility project site in Washington served by
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Find a trade ally contractor.
We can help you get started.
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Install equipment that meets the requirements listed in the Washington Existing Buildings Application.
Confirm equipment requirements here.
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Submit documentation.
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Send by Mail
Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Buildings
811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97204Send by Email
existingbuildings@energytrust.orgSend by Fax
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Get your incentive.
Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
| Equipment | Incentive |
|---|---|
| New Rooftop Unit with Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) | $29/ton |
| Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) – Full Retrofit | $50/ton |
| Infrared Radiant Heaters | $1.25-$2.25/kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Gas Furnace | $5.75/Btu/h |
| Commercial Tank Water Heater | Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22. |
| Commercial Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h | $165 each |
| Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler ≥ 200 kBtu/h | $1/kBtu/h input |
| Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler | Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22. |
| Modulating Boiler Burner | $5/kBtu/h of burner rated capacity |
| Steam Traps | Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22. |
| Commercial Condensing Pool Heater | $2.35–$3.50/sq ft of pool surface area served by heater |
| Commercial Pool Cover | $2/sq ft of pool surface area |
| Commercial Laundry Washer | $65 each |
| Gas-fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler | $2,000–$3,000 each |
| Gas Convection Oven | $315 each |
| Gas Combination Oven | $750 each |
| Gas Rack Ovens | $1,500–$1,750 each |
| Gas Fryer | Incentive no longer available. To qualify equipment must have been purchased and installed on or before June 30, 2022. See form for details. |
| Gas Steam Cooker | Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22. |
| Commercial Vent Hood with DCV | $750/controlled motor hp |
| Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | $30 each |
| Refrigerated Doors | $100/linear ft of door |
| New Cooler Cases with Doors | $35/linear ft of door |
| Attic Insulation | $0.60/sq ft |
| Roof Insulation | $0.50-$1/sq ft |
| Wall Insulation | $0.60/sq ft |
| Pipe Insulation | Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22. |
Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download general project forms. If you need guidance, just ask your trade ally contractor for assistance.
Custom Incentives
Energy Trust offers custom incentives for larger, more complex projects. Eligible participants can receive up to $75,000 per site, per year for qualifying projects. Learn more about custom incentives >
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
Incentives also available for businesses located in Southwest Washington.
Camas School District, Camas, Washington
Estimated Annual Savings: $39,300
Cash Incentives: $165,900