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Exclusive Newsletter for Trade and Program Allies: Insider

2008 Trade Ally Survey Results

View survey results.

Also, read the staff response to the Trade Ally Survey recommendations.

Builders can cash in on bonus incentives for Stand Alone installations until December 31, 2008.

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Technical Requirements

A Multifamily Builder Outreach Specialist is available to provide guidance for high performance design and construction and can assist you with any questions you have about meeting the multifamily ENERGY STAR® certification requirements.

In addition, the mechanical ventilation specification is a requirement of all projects built in Energy Trust territory.

Enrollment

  1. Membership is free and open to Construction Contractors Board–licensed and insured contractors building new single family and multifamily residences in Oregon.

    Steps to become a New Homes trade ally:
    • Submit your Energy Trust Trade Ally Application or contact , Energy Trust trade ally coordinator, at 503-459-4070.
    • Submit your New Homes Addendum Application, listing any specific certifications you would like associated with your record.
    • Complete the Faxable Request Form for Certificate of Insurance and submit to your insurance carrier(s).

    After you submit all of the required application materials, we will review your application and you will receive a letter confirming your trade ally status.

When you are ready to build an ENERGY STAR qualified multifamily project, send us a completed Multifamily Site Incentive Application to reserve your incentives.

Additional information on certification requirements and technical compliance options can be found at Northwest ENERGY STAR.

Product Information Sheets

Tankless gas water heater (0.81+) — qualified model list; fact sheet

High-efficiency gas furnace (95%+) — qualified model list; fact sheet

High-efficiency gas fireplace (80%+) — qualified model list

ENERGY STAR residential clothes washer (2.0 MEF) — qualified model list

ENERGY STAR dishwasher — qualified model list

Qualified model lists provide make and model of equipment eligible for ENERGY STAR New Homes Multifamily program upgrade incentives. Fact sheets provide information related to high-efficiency equipment.

For questions or more information, contact the trade ally coordinator at 1-877-283-0698 and press option 1 or eshomes@energytrust.org.

If this information does not fit your type of multifamily project, contact Energy Trust at 1-866-368-7878 or info@energytrust.org for other incentive offerings for your multifamily property.