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Washington FinAnswer Express New Construction/Major Renovation

Program changes approved -Updated November 6, 2009
The Washington Utilities and Transportaion 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 new construction projects and retrofits of existing equipment 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.

Lighting:
Motors & VFDs:
HVAC equipment & Controls:
     steps incentives vendor list
Building envelope:
     steps | incentives
Food service:
     steps | incentives
Appliances:
     steps | incentives
Compressed air:
     steps | incentives
Dairy/farm equipment:
     steps | incentives
Other measures:
     steps | 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


Lighting upgrade steps

1)  Purchase and install a qualifying unit at an eligible location.
2)  Obtain an incentive application from your dealer or Pacific Power.
3)  Submit your incentive application.
4)  Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 3. 

Pre-approval is recommended – but not required – for new construction/major renovation lighting projects.

Premium efficiency motor upgrade steps

1)  Purchase and install a qualifying unit at an eligible location.
2)  Obtain an incentive application from your dealer or Pacific Power.
3)  Submit your incentive application.
4)  Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 3.


HVAC & other equipment upgrade steps

1)  Purchase and install a qualifying unit at an eligible location.
2)  Obtain an incentive application from your dealer or Pacific Power
3)  Submit your incentive application
4)  Receive incentive check within 45 days of completion of step 3


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.

FinAnswer Express New Construction/Major Renovation brochure
FinAnswer Express Retrofit Incentives brochures

Overview of incentive programs for Washington businesses

Case Study: City of Union Gap

Case Study: Gear Jammer Travel Plaza
   Case Study: City of Walla Walla
   Washington program tariff (Schedule 115)
Program definitions

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