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New Buildings (Washington)

Investing in energy efficiency from the design phase may help bring down the cost of operating your facility. Energy Trust’s New Buildings incentives can make energy-efficient, non-envelope projects in educational facilities, offices, restaurants, hotels or public buildings more affordable. When you install energy-efficient equipment from the start, you’ll see savings that can help your building stand out in a competitive market and contribute to tenant comfort and lower energy bills.

Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.

Project Examples

New Buildings (Washington)

Foodservice Business

Project Type:  Water Heaters
Project Cost: $10,800
Incentive: $1,600
Annual Savings: 600 therms

  1. Check your eligibility.

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    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.

  2. Find a trade ally contractor.

    We can help you get started.

  3. Install equipment that meets the requirements listed in the Washington New Buildings Application.

    Confirm equipment requirements.

  4. Submit documentation.

    Download Application (PDF) Download Application (Excel) Download W-9

    Send by Mail

    Energy Trust of Oregon
    Existing Buildings
    811 SW 6th Ave, Suite 800
    Portland, Oregon 97204

    Send by Email
    existingbuildings@energytrust.org

    Send by Fax
    503.525.6150

  5. Get your incentive.

    Note: A post-installation verification may apply.

Equipment Incentive
New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) $29/ton
Infrared Radiant Heaters $1.25-2.25/kBtu/h input
Commercial Tank Water Heater $3 $3.35/kBtu/h input
Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 1/1/22 and 12/31/22.
Commercial Tankless Water Heater < 200 kBtu/h $165 each
Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler ≥ 200 kBtu/h $1/kBtu/h input
Commercial Gas Furnace $5.75/Btu/h
Commercial Condensing HVAC Boiler $0.02 $0.07/sq ft
Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 1/1/22 and 12/31/22.
Commercial Clothes Washers, Common Areas $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 $2,000 $3,000 each
Limited-time bonus. To qualify, equipment must be purchased and installed, and application received between 3/1/22 and 12/1/22.
New Cooler Cases with Doors $35/linear ft of door

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.

Need Help? Contact Us.

1.866.605.1676

existingbuildings@energytrust.org