Washington Incentives/Policies for Energy Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 01/11/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
Washington |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Rebate Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Building Insulation, Motor VFDs, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building, Energy Star Homes |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Construction |
| Amount: | Air Source Heat Pump: $100
Variable Speed Motor: $100
Water Heater: $30
Replacement of Electric Straight Resistance: $750
Floor and Wall Insulation: $0.50/sq. ft.
Attic and Ceiling Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft.
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $30
ENERGY STAR rated homes: $650
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| Maximum Incentive: | Incentives will not exceed 50% of the actual measure cost |
| Equipment Requirements: | Air Source Heat Pump: 8.5 HSPF, 14 SEER minimum (7.7 HSPF, 13 SEER minimum for manufactured homes)
Water Heater: .93 EF minimum
Insulation: Must increase the R value by R10 or greater
Other equipment: Must meet the efficiency requirements on the program website |
| Installation Requirements: | Replacement of Electric Straight Resistance (electric forced air furnace or electric baseboard heat) as Primary Heat: Can be replaced with an electric heat pump or an efficient gas central heating system. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.avistautilities.com/savings/rebates/Pages/Washingtonan...
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Summary:
Avista Utilities Home Improvement and New Home Construction programs offer a variety of incentives encouraging residential customers to save energy in their homes. The rebates listed apply to residential homeowners in Washington who heat homes primarily with Avista electricity or natural gas. Incentives vary depending on technology, and generally apply to both existing and new construction homes. Interested customers should review the website for more information including individual equipment requirements and to access application forms. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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