Existing Multifamily Buildings (Washington)
Increasing energy efficiency in multifamily properties can reduce operating expenses, raise tenant satisfaction and improve building marketability. Energy Trust offers cash incentives for energy-efficient equipment and retrofits at existing multifamily properties with two or more units. When you install energy-efficient equipment, 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
Apartment Building
Project Type: Tank Water Heaters
Project Cost: $158,200
Incentive: $5,000
Annual Savings: 4,400 therms
Apartment Building
Project Type: Boilers
Project Cost: $37,700
Incentive: $5,700
Annual Savings: 2,300 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. - Be improving an existing structure.
- 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 Multifamily Application.
Confirm equipment requirements here.
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Submit documentation.
Download Application (PDF) Download Application (Excel) Download W-9 (PDF)
Send by Mail
Energy Trust of Oregon
Existing Buildings
111 SW Columbia St., Suite 945
Portland, OR 97201Send by Email
existingbuildings@energytrust.orgSend by Fax
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Get your incentive.
Note: A post-installation verification may apply.
| Equipment | Incentive |
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| Condensing Gas Furnace | $8.25/kBtu/h input capacity |
| New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) | $29/ton |
| Advanced Rooftop Controls (ARC) – Full Retrofit | $300/ton |
| Commercial Condensing Gas Tank Water Heater | $3.50/kBtu/h input |
| Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater under 200 kBtu/h | $140 each |
| Commercial Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater/Hot Water Supply Boiler at least 200 kBtu/h | $1.40/kBtu/h |
| Commercial Condensing Gas HVAC Boiler | $6.50/kBtu/h input |
| Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Recirculation Pump Control | $100–$500/system |
| Steam Trap | $350 per each replaced or repaired steam trap |
| Thermostatic Radiator Valves | $200 each |
| Swimming Pool Heater | $0.90-$5/sq ft of pool surface area served by heater |
| Commercial Pool Cover | $6/sq ft of pool surface area |
| Commercial Clothes Washer, Common Areas | $100 each |
| Ozone Laundry System | $5,000-$30,000 per system |
| Two-stage Gas Valves on Clothes Dryers | $200 per valve |
| Clothes Washer, In-Unit | $30 each |
| Laundry Center Washer/Dryer Combo, In-Unit | $45 each |
| Gas-fired Automatic Conveyor Broiler | $2,500-$3,500 each |
| Gas Convection Oven | $315 each |
| Gas Combination Oven | $750 each |
| Gas Single Rack Oven | $1,500 each |
| Gas Double Rack Oven | $2,000 each |
| Gas Steam Cooker | $3,400 each |
| Commercial Vent Hood with Demand Controlled Ventilation | $1,500/controlled motor hp |
| Attic/Ceiling Insulation | $0.25/sq ft |
| Pipe Insulation | $10/linear ft |
| Wall Insulation | $0.50/sq ft |
| Floor Insulation | $1.90/sq ft |
| Windows | $4-$12/sq ft |
| Smart Thermostat (self-installed) | $100 per unit |
| Smart Thermostat (contractor-installed) | $230 per unit |
Ready to apply for standard incentives? Download application 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. Learn more about custom incentives >
Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change.
Incentives also available for businesses located in Southwest Washington.
Uptown Apartments, Vancouver, Washington
Cash Incentives: $4,000