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Get information on Energy FinAnswer for new construction/major renovation projects below:
How it works (program steps)
Letter of intent
How much are the incentives?
What are the technical services?
Who is eligible?
What qualifies and what doesn't
When you get paid
Other companies that have used the program
How to contact us
You can also go straight to a list of all of the Energy FinAnswer-related documents.
Here are the steps for new construction/major renovation
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How much are the new construction incentives?
| Project type
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Energy code applies and whole building at least 10% better than code
(whole building approach)
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Energy code does not apply or whole building not 10% better than code
(system/measure approach)
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Incentive
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$0.15/kilowatt-hour (kwh) annual energy savings + $50/kilowatt (kw) average monthly demand savings
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Incentive caps
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| Percent of project cost cap
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None
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60% of energy efficiency project cost
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| Simple payback cap
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None
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1 year (If incentive brings the simple payback below one year, the incentive is reduced so the simple payback equals one year.)
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| Additional requirements
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| Energy savings threshold
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Must exceed code by at least 10% (whole building electric basis)
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| Lighting energy savings limit
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None
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Lighting kwh savings limited to 50% of project savings
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| If lighting kwh savings exceeds the limit, lighting measures are adjusted for purposes of calculating the incentive.
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What are the technical services?
We'll provide at no cost to you, the energy analysis and a post-installation calculation of annual savings for the project
as installed and operating. The services vary by project type and scope.
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Energy code applies
(whole building approach)
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Energy code does not apply or building will not exceed code by 10%(system/measure approach)
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Design assistance - services help your design team incorporate energy efficiency measures into the construction documents.
Goal - whole building at least 10 percent better than code.
Note: Design team incentives may be available.
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Energy analysis - services identify energy efficiency opportunities and quantify savings and costs. The analysis is vendor-neutral and investment-grade,
so you'll have information to guide your implementation decision and funding approval process.
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Who is eligible?
All commercial, industrial and agricultural customers in Washington are eligible.
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Companies that have used the program
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Facility
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Energy savings
kwh/year
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Money saved
(at $0.047/kwh)
$/year
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| Albertsons
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369,120
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$17,349
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AmeriCold Logistics
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455,346
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$21,401
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| Best Western Ahtanum Inn
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4,035
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$190
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| Boise White Paper LLC
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18,142,194
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$852,683
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| Borton & Sons, Inc.
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5,997,619
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$281,888
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| Commercial Cold Storage
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1,882,804
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$88,492
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| Evans Fruit Co., Inc.
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10,229,968
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$480,808
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George DeRuyter & Sons Dairy
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219,126
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$10,299
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| Larson Fruit Company
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1,348,779
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$63,393
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Liberty Dairy
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112,910
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$5,307
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| Pomeroy School District
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135,812
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$6,383
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| Ray's Wholesale Meats
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87,733
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$4,123
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| Shields Bag and Printing
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1,764,633
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$82,938
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| St. Mary Medical Center
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405,872
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$19,076
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| Tree Top, Inc.
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1,892,391
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$88,942
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| Welch's
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1,117,686
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$52,531
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| Yakima County
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298,506
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$14,030
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| Yakima Fruit & Cold Storage
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1,869,669
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$87,874
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Note: We offer incentives for lighting, premium efficiency motors, HVAC and other upgrades under another program, FinAnswer Express.
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What
qualifies?
Planned installation of proven technologies that:
- increase electric energy efficiency
- exceed code requirements or industry standards
And what does not qualify?
- some projects already in progress
- projects involving fuel switching
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When will you be paid?
For projects with an executed incentive agreement the incentive is paid within 45 days after completion of the post-installation inspection report.
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You're in charge
Remember, once you make a commitment, you remain in control. You choose the technologies and the manufacturers you want to
use. You choose the contractors with whom you'll be working. From analysis through installation, we will work within your
planning and construction schedules. Think of us as an extension of your own team — there to offer information, confirmation
and options for your decision making.
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Before you start your project:
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If you still have questions, we have a list of frequently asked questions
with more program details. We also have energy efficiency information specifically for
design professionals.
Program and related information
Here's
a list of brochures, case studies and other helpful information.
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