NW Natural (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

November 16, 2018

Summary

Energy Trust of Oregon administers energy efficiency rebate programs for both residential and commercial customers of NW Natural in Washington. To be eligible for the commercial gas rebate program, customers must own an existing building in Washington, be on a commercial NW Natural utility rate, and make improvements related to natural gas usage. A variety of energy efficiency improvements are eligible for rebates, including insulation, HVAC units, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, radiant heating and commercial food service and lodging equipment.  Visit the program website for more information on efficiency requirements and exact rebate amounts.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://energytrust.org/washington/
Administrator: Lockheed Martin Services, Inc.
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Dishwasher
  • Equipment Insulation
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Air conditioners
  • Steam-system upgrades
  • Building Insulation
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Other EE
  • Food Service Equipment
  • Commercial Cooking Equipment
  • Tankless Water Heater
Incentive Amount: Prescriptive and custom incentives available. See website for current incentive offerings.
Maximum Incentive: Varies by project. Contract program administrators for details.
Eligible System Size: A post-installation inspection may apply if your incentive is greater than $5,000.
Equipment Requirements: Requirements vary by efficiency measure; a list of equipment efficiency requirements is located on the program web site.
Installation Requirements: Equipment can be installed by Energy Trust contractor, another licensed contractor in Washington, or self-installed. Custom incentives require an energy analysis or other technical assistance in the project design process, plus pre-qualification before purchase and installation of equipment.

Incentives

This program has 10 incentives
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.00 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Furnaces
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.00 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Water Heaters
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 0.00 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Tankless Water Heater
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.00 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Boilers
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.01 $/MBTUh
Technologies: Steam-system upgrades
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Clothes Washers
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Building Insulation
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive is 0.30 $/square foot
Technologies: Dishwasher
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government, Nonprofit, State Government, Federal Government
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 200.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Steam-system upgrades
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 100.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Business Energy Solutions
Address: 621 SW Morrison Street
Portland OR 97205
Phone: (877) 510-6800
Email: buildings@energytrust.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.