Seattle City Light - Multifamily New Construction Rebate Program

July 21, 2023

Summary

Seattle City Light provides incentives for builders, developers, and architects who construct energy efficient multifamily buildings. The program is designed to encourage the construction of buildings which provide maximum comfort and also incorporate resource conservation. In order to be eligible, the project must be 5 or more units, and all supporting submittals must be received no later than 2 months before certificate of occupancy. All applications may undergo an eligibility review.

Incentives are available for:

  • common area and in-unit lighting
  • windows and insulation
  • appliances
  • whole house fans
  • heat recovery ventilators
  • heat pump water heaters
  • heat pump dryers
  • heat pumps for in-unit space heat
  • Built Green certification (for townhouse developments w/ 5+ units)
  • Custom incentives

Interested customers should contact Seattle City Light to find out the amount in incentives for which they are eligible.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/construction-services/building-for-energy-efficiency
Administrator: Seattle City Light
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water Heaters
  • Lighting
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Compressed air
  • Windows
  • Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
  • Custom/Others pending approval
  • Insulation
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: Contact Seattle City Light
Equipment Requirements: See program web site for requirements

Contact

Name: Customer Service
Organization: Seattle City Light
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 3200
Seattle WA 98124
Phone: (206) 684-3800
Email: SCLEnergyAdvisor@seattle.gov

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.