NW Natural (Gas) - New Homes Stand Alone Incentive Program

December 07, 2018

Summary

Builders with new construction projects in NW Natural’s Washington gas service territory are eligible to receive cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon for gas heated homes that receive Energy Star or Earth Advantage certification. Starting in February, 2016 an Energy Performance Score (EPS) incentive will be available for all newly built homes heated by NW Natural. Builders are also eligible to receive an incentive for installing a tank water heater. For more information on the incentive program for builders, see the program web site.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Washington
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://energytrust.org/trade-ally/programs/new-homes/sw-washington/
Administrator:	Energy Trust of Oregon
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Water Heaters Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building Other EE Tankless Water Heater
Incentive Amount:	EPS Certified Home: $300 - $5,200 Energy Star or Earth Advantage Certified Gas Home: $500 Tank Water Heater: $150
Equipment Requirements:	EPS Certified Home: Based on home's energy consumption, utility costs and carbon footprint; see website for more details Energy Star/Earth Advantage certified homes must be marked as certified in the NW Energy Star Homes database and must be primarily heated with gas provided by NW Natural Tank Water Heater: 0.67 EF minimum and must be primarily heated with gas provided by NW Natural; not available to homes receiving an EPS
Installation Requirements:	Energy Star/Earth Advantage Homes: Must be certified by April 30, 2016 Tank Water Heater: Must be installed by December 31, 2016

Incentives

This program has 2 incentives

Technologies:	Water Heaters
Sectors:	Construction
Parameters:	The incentive is 150.00 $/Unit

Technologies:	Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building
Sectors:	Construction
Parameters:	The incentive is 500.00 $

Contact

Name:	New Homes Southwest Washington
Address:	625 SW Broadway, Suite 300 Portland OR 97205
Phone:	(888) 354-2604
Email:	newhomeswa@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.