WA Energy Efficiency Program New & Existing Homes Incentives

WA Energy Efficiency Program

New & Existing Homes Incentives

04/22

Rebates effective for installs on or after April 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2023.

Incentives may be subject to change and are only applicable for measures approved within the Biennial

Conservation Plan at the time of installation.

Check energy-efficiency for the most up-to-date information.

New and Existing Home Measures

Basic Specifications

Incentive

Furnace 1

98% AFUE minimum or higher

95% AFUE minimum or higher

$900

$650

Hearth (Fireplace) 2

70% EnerGuide FE (Fireplace Efficiency)

$300

Condensing Boiler 1 (space heating only)

95% AFUE minimum or higher

$900

Combination Radiant Heat System 1 & 3

95% AFUE minimum or higher

$1,500

Condensing Tankless Water Heater 3

0.91 UEF minimum or higher

ENERGY STAR? Clothes Washer 3

Model must be chosen from the ENERGY STAR certified Clothes Washer list:



Exterior Entry (not sliding) Door 1

U-Factor must be less than or equal to 0.21

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) sticker required

ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostat 1

Model must be chosen from the ENERGY STAR certified Smart Thermostat list:



Must be connected to home WiFi

Existing Home Measures

Basic Specifications

$350

$50

$100

$75

Incentive

Programmable Thermostat 1

7 day (flexibility)/5+2 (workweek/weekend)/5+1+1 day models

Windows 1

U-Factor must be less than or equal to 0.22

U-Factor must be less than or equal to 0.30

$9.00/sqft

$5.00/sqft

Attic or Ceiling Insulation 1 & 4

Insulation must be equal to or greater than R-49, no cavity fill available

Prior attic or ceiling insulation must not exceed R-19

$1.25/sqft

Floor Insulation 1 & 4

Insulation must be equal to or greater than R-30, or cavity filled to R-19

Prior floor insulation must not exceed R-11

$1.25/sqft

Wall Insulation 1 & 4

Insulation must be equal to or greater than R-11, or cavity fully filled

Prior wall insulation must not exceed R-4

$1.25/sqft

Duct Insulation 1, 4, & 8

Insulation must be equal to or greater than R-8

Prior duct insulation must not exceed R-0

$1.00/lnft

Duct Sealing 1 & 4

Requires a minimum of 30% of applicable ductwork is outside of

conditioned space

$150

Prescriptive Air Sealing 1 & 4

Must meet sections 4.4 and 6.2 of the 2016 BPA Residential

Weatherization Specifications. Attic insulation must be present.

$150

Whole House Air Sealing 1, 4, & 5

Minimum 400 CFM50 reduction using pre/post blower door testing

$300

Existing Home Bundle A 7 & 8

Any two insulation or sealing measures performed at the same time

with a minimum 1,000 sqft total

$250

Existing Home Bundle B 7 & 8

Same requirements as Bundle A plus Whole Home Air Sealing

$500

Must replace existing single pane windows

with non-duct insulation install

Windows and doors do not contribute to eligibility

New Construction Measures

Basic Specifications

$25

Incentive

ENERGY STAR Certified Home 1 & 6

National Program Requirements Version 3.2 (Rev. 09)

ENERGY STAR Certification Required

$600

Built Green Certified Home 1 & 6

Requires Built Green 3 Star Certification or greater and 95% AFUE furnace

or boiler

$600

New Home Bundle C 7

Requires natural gas Fireplace or ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostat. Also

two unique New Home measures, or a qualifying Home Certificate.

$250

WA Energy Efficiency Program

New & Existing Homes Incentives

Measure Caveats

1. Home must be heated by natural gas and a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) or multi-zone ductless electric heat pump cannot be present.

2. Must use intermittent ignition device. Specifically, per CSA P.4-15 Testing Standard referenced to downloadable Natural Resources Canada

EnerGuide database of December 3, 2018 and later. Eligibility for older models not referenced in the December 2018 or later downloadable database, based per CSA P.4 Testing Standard referenced to downloadable Natural Resources Canada EnerGuide database of February 14, 2017.

Ventless fireplaces are not eligible. EnerGuide database:

3. Water-heating fuel must be provided by CNGC for all water-heating incentives. Use of tankless water heater is acceptable for combined space

and water heating with a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 0.95 or higher. Combined use of indirect, non-fired tank is acceptable for use with

approved 95% AFUE Boiler where required.

4. Insulation and all air sealing measures must be performed by a CNGC qualified Trade Ally. Visit energy-efficiency for a list of

qualified CNGC Trade Ally contractors in your area.

5. Requires WA Department of Commerce Combustion Safety Test Report Exhibits 9.4A and 5.S3A. Leakage reduction required to be verified and

documented through pre and post blower door testing.

6. New Home only rebates may not be combined with any other measure except Hearths (Fireplaces). Built Green measures require proof of a

natural gas heating system, such as a photo or invoice.

7. Bundles are subject to change in consultation with the Cascade Conservation Advisory Group (CAG).

8. Ducts must be sealed prior to duct insulation being installed to qualify.

Eligibility Requirements

? Applications must be received within 90 days of install date.

? Applicant must be a Washington State CNGC customer on residential rate schedule 503 (see bill).

? Homes must be heated by natural gas to be eligible for space heating and weatherization rebates.

? Homes using a VRF or multizone ductless electric heat pump are ineligible for space heating and

insulation rebates.

? Measures must be installed by a Washington State licensed contractor in good standing, except doors

and thermostats. Note: if installing insulation or air sealing you must use a CNGC qualified Trade Ally.

? Appliances and materials specified by Washington state code are not eligible for CNGC incentives.

? ENERGY STAR homes must be approved by an ENERGY STAR verifier and must present the certificate.

? Built Green Homes must present a 3 star or higher Built Green Certification with a 95% AFUE natural

gas furnace or boiler.

? Review all terms and conditions for the program at energy-efficiency

How to Qualify for Incentives

? Establish your eligibility by visiting energy-efficiency or calling 866.626.4479

? Install energy-efficient home improvements. Contact a CNGC Trade Ally or WA licensed contractor to

install eligible measures. Visit the website for a list of qualified Trade Ally contractors.

Note: if installing insulation or air sealing you must use a CNGC qualified Trade Ally.

? Submit your application. Obtain the application or apply online at energy-efficiency.

Fillout the application completely, sign, and send with a copy of your invoice to:

Mail: CNGC Energy Efficiency Rebate Processing

1600 Iowa Street, Bellingham, WA 98229

Fax: 360.788.2396

Upon receipt of completed applications, please allow up to 12 weeks for processing.

For questions or more information visit us online at:

energy-efficiency or call 866.626.4479.

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