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Program changes approved -Updated November 6, 2009
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved changes to our FinAnswer Express program, effective October
30, 2009. See program changes. Updated program brochures and information can be found below.
Our FinAnswer Express program includes incentives and technical expertise for lighting, motors and HVAC equipment upgrades
that increase your electric energy efficiency and exceed code requirements. Both retrofits of existing equipment and
new construction projects are eligible.We help you weigh your technical and financial options. You can choose a Pacific Power Energy Efficiency Alliance vendor or
an independent energy consultant for technical expertise.
How the program works
Each type of project has different steps and incentives.
Please refer to the appropriate incentive catalogs to help ensure you purchase and install qualifying equipment: Lighting
catalog | Motor & Variable Frequency Drive catalog | HVAC & refrigeration catalog | Other energy efficiency technologies catalog
See a list of eligible programmable thermostats.
Lighting upgrade steps
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Before you begin your project, contact us or an
Energy Efficiency Alliance vendor. For retrofits, we may need to verify existing equipment and sign a letter of intent.
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We provide an incentive agreement - here's a
sample. Sign the agreement
before you order equipment. |
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Upgrade your lighting.
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Submit project cost documentation including invoices with a breakdown of materials and labor. Then, contact Pacific Power
or your Energy Efficiency Alliance vendor for a post-installation inspection.
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Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 4.
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Premium efficiency motor upgrade steps
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Purchase and install a qualifying unit for use at an eligible location (premium efficiency motors can be placed in inventory).
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Obtain an
incentive application from your dealer or Pacific Power.
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Submit your incentive application.
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Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 3.
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HVAC & other equipment upgrade steps
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Purchase and install a qualifying unit at an eligible location.
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Obtain an
incentive application from your dealer or Pacific Power
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Submit your incentive application
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Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 3
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Doing something that's not on the list?
Contact us.
Your project may qualify for a custom incentive.
There are even more benefits
Not only do you save money, you can also improve equipment reliability and your work environment. That can increase comfort
and worker productivity. According to betterbricks.com,
- Only 2 percent of the 30-year costs of a building are in its initial construction. Another 6 percent is expended on operations
and maintenance and the remaining 92 percent are labor costs.
- In a typical office building, energy costs run about $2 per square foot while salaries and benefits are $130 per square foot
or more. Even slight changes in productivity can have a large effect on the bottom line.
Before you start your project:
Note: We offer incentives and services for more complex projects under our
Energy FinAnswer program.
Brochures and other information
We've included a list of program-related brochures and information.
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