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ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON | STANDARD INCENTIVES i

COMMERCIAL Washington Incentives

COMMERCIAL GAS STANDARD INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS OF NW NATURAL IN WASHINGTON

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2018

SEE WHAT SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY CAN DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

Contents

1 Commercial Gas Standard Incentives

2 Existing Buildings

6 New Buildings

10 Existing Multifamily Buildings

14 New Multifamily Buildings

16 Greenhouses

18 Commercial Custom Incentives

1 ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON | COMMERCIAL GAS STANDARD INCENTIVES

Commercial Gas Standard IncentivesStaying competitive means businesses of all sizes need to look for ways to stretch every dollar. Improving the energy efficiency of your facility can lower operating costs and save money, while enhancing employee and customer comfort.

If you are a commercial customer of NW Natural in Washington, you may be eligible for incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon when you install qualifying natural gas upgrades. Incentives help reduce your upfront costs and make energy-efficiency improvements more affordable. Savings from energy-efficient upgrades often pay for the improvements in just a few years, so you may achieve a faster return on investment.

Standard incentives are applied to common upgrades and additions like insulation, HVAC systems and gas restaurant equipment. Energy Trust also offers incentives for custom commercial projects.

Are You Eligible?Commercial customers of NW Natural in Washington can get incentives for qualifying gas-saving, energy-efficient upgrades and retrofits. To qualify, you must:

• Have a project site in Washington served by NW Natural on a qualifying commercial rate schedule.

• Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.

• Projects at new construction sites (non-envelope) served on a commercial rate schedule listed above may also be eligible.

Additional eligibility requirements may apply, depending on your project. Incentives are subject to funding availability and may change. See final page for resources to help you confirm equipment qualification for incentives. Energy savings estimates are based on annual averages. Your actual savings may vary.

Easy Steps to Savings1. Find a contractor. Check our list of licensed and insured

trade ally contractors or use your own contractor.2. Install. Purchase and install the qualified equipment.3. Submit application, W-9 and spec sheet. Submit within

90 days of installation. Your trade ally supplier or contractor can help.

4. Get your incentive. And keep on saving through reduced energy costs.

A post-installation verification may be required.

Talk to UsBefore purchasing any equipment, contact Energy Trust to discuss your rate schedule, necessary pre-approval and purchase orders.

With You All the WayYour trade ally (supplier or contractor) can help you select and install energy-efficient equipment for your business. If you need help finding a qualified contractor, Energy Trust can provide you with a list of Washington-licensed and insured trade allies who are familiar with the latest energy-efficiency standards and equipment that qualify for Energy Trust incentives. They can even help you with the Energy Trust incentive application.

Bring Us InLearn more about Energy Trust incentives and how they can help you build energy efficiency into your business.

Call 1.866.605.1676, email [email protected] or visit www.energytrust.org/BringUsIn.

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Existing Buildings

No matter the size or type of your business, Energy Trust offers a variety of

incentives for qualifying natural gas upgrades. Incentives may help lower your

upfront costs and make energy-efficient improvements more affordable.

These upgrades can deliver long-term energy savings, lower operating costs

and improve employee and customer comfort. Want to stretch every dollar?

Bring us in.

Incentives are available for commercial firm and interruptible sales customers

served on rate schedules 1, 3, 41 and 42.

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EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTSESTIMATED AVERAGE SAVINGS

UNIT INCENTIVE

HVAC, Water Heating and Rooftop Units

New Rooftop Unit (RTU) with Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)

New RTU must: Have manufacturer-installed advanced controlsHave economizerServe spaces not required by code to have DCV1

Serve gas-heated areas only

21 therms/ton $29/ton

HVAC Unit Heater Indoor use onlyHigh-efficiency with condensing unit heaterMinimum 92% thermal efficiency

1.05 therms/kBtu/h input $3/kBtu/h input

Radiant Heater, Non-Modulating

Infrared natural gas-fired, low intensity, non-condensing and positive pressureMinimum 80% efficiencyMust replace non-radiant heating system or new installation with no existing heat Indoor use only, 5,000–20,000 sq ft

4.3 therms/kBtu/h input $6.50/kBtu/h input

Radiant Heater, Modulating

Infrared natural gas-fired, low intensity, non-condensing and positive pressureMinimum 82% efficiencyMust replace non-radiant heating system or new installation with no existing heatIndoor use only, 5,000–20,000 sq ft


Commercial Tank Water Heater

Gas-condensingMinimum 91% thermal efficiency


Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler

Gas-condensing with electronic ignitionOnly for coin-operated laundry (COL), foodservice (FS) and lodging (L)Minimum 94% thermal efficiencyMinimum 200 kBtu/h input

COL: 2.58 therms/kBtu/h inputFS: 0.57 therm/kBtu/h inputL: 1.11 therms/kBtu/h input

$2/kBtu/h input

High-Efficiency Condensing Boiler

All units must meet minimum efficiencies at AHRI test conditionsMinimum efficiencies based on boiler capacity:< 300 kBtu/h input: 94% AFUE> 300, < 2,500 kBtu/h input: 94% thermal efficiency> 2,500 kBtu/h input: 94% combustion efficiency

2.85 therms/kBtu/h input2.85 therms/kBtu/h input2.85 therms/kBtu/h input

$10/kBtu/h input$9/kBtu/h input$8/kBtu/h input

Modulating Boiler Burner

Installed on hot water boiler (condensing or non-condensing type) or on steam boilerReplacement of dual-stage burner with 5:1 turndown ratio or higher; OR replacement of an on-off burner with 5:1 turndown ratio or higher

0.80 therm/kBtu/h input $2/kBtu/h input

EXISTING BUILDINGS

1Contact Energy Trust for eligible space types.

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UNIT INCENTIVE

HVAC, Water Heating and Rooftop Units continued

Steam Traps Steam system trapsRepair/replace failed-open steam trapsK–12 schools only

112 therms/trap $250/trap

Lodging and Foodservice

Showerhead1 1.5 GPM or lessGas water heating onlyMinimum 10 purchased per site

7.7 therms $10 each

Showerwand1 1.5 GPM or lessGas water heating onlyMinimum 10 purchased per site

7.7 therms $10 each

Bathroom Faucet Aerator

0.5 GPM or lessGas water heating onlyMinimum 15 purchased per site

19.1 therms $3 each

Kitchen Faucet Aerator 1.5 GPM or lessGas water heating onlyMinimum 15 purchased per site

7.9 therms $5 each

Commercial Laundry Washers

ENERGY STAR®Front load washerMEF > 2.2 Gas water heating only

32 therms $65 each

Gas Griddle ENERGY STAR 147 therms $500 each

Gas Convection Oven (Full Size)

ENERGY STAR 302 therms $600 each

Gas Combination Oven ENERGY STAR 290 therms $750 each

Gas Fryer ENERGY STAR 569 therms/vat $800/vat

Gas Steam Cooker ENERGY STAR 1,308 therms $2,600 each

Dishwasher, Undercounter

High temp (HT)ENERGY STARGas water heating only

217 therms $600 each

Dishwasher, Single Tank, Door/Upright

HT or low temp (LT)ENERGY STARGas water heating only

HT: 405 thermsLT: 554 therms

$900 each

Dishwasher, Single Tank, Conveyor

HT or LTENERGY STARGas water heating only


$900 each

EXISTING BUILDINGS continued

1Showerheads and showerwands purchased at retail stores currently participating in Energy Trust’s retail buydown are not eligible.

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UNIT INCENTIVE

Insulation

Attic Insulation No existing insulationMinimum R-19 efficiency ratingFor gas-heated areas onlyBuildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify1

0.25 therm/sq ft $0.60/sq ft

Roof Insulation No existing insulationMinimum R-11 efficiency ratingFor gas-heated areas onlyBuildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify1


Roof Insulation Existing insulation R-5 efficiency rating or lessMinimum R-20 efficiency ratingFor gas-heated areas onlyBuildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify1


Wall Insulation No existing insulationMinimum R-11 efficiency ratingFor gas-heated areas onlyBuildings less than 50,000 sq ft qualify1


Pipe Insulation Pipe Diameter

< 1.5” > 1.5”

Minimum Required Insulation Thickness

Gas Domestic Hot Water/Gas Heating Hot Water2

1.5” 2” 4 therms/ft $2/ft

Low-Pressure Steam2 (< 15 psig)

1.5” 2” 9.3 therms/ft $4/ft

Med-Pressure Steam2 (15–200 psig)

1.5” 2” 5 therms/ft $6/ft

Grocery

Add Doors to Open Refrigerated Cases

New doors installed on open medium temp or low temp casesGas-heated spaces only

45 therms/linear ft of door $100/linear ft of door

New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Convenience Stores/Small Grocery

New refrigerated medium temp display cases with doors3

Convenience stores/small grocery: < 14,000 sq ftGas-heated spaces only

18.9 therms/linear ft of door $35/linear ft of door

New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Medium Grocery


Medium grocery: > 14,000 and < 75,000 sq ft Gas-heated spaces only


New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Large Grocery


Large grocery: > 75,000 sq ftGas-heated spaces only


1Custom incentives may be available for buildings over 50,000 sq ft. Contact Energy Trust for more information and pre-qualification.2To be eligible, pipe insulation must be part of a system using natural gas. 3Self-contained condensing unit display cases are not eligible. Refurbished cases are not eligible.

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New Buildings

Investing in energy efficiency from the design phase may help bring down the

cost of operating your facility. Energy Trust’s New Buildings incentives can

make energy-efficient, non-envelope projects in educational facilities, offices,

restaurants, hotels or public buildings more affordable. When you install

energy-efficient equipment from the start, you’ll see savings that can help your

building stand out in a competitive market, and contribute to tenant comfort

and lower energy bills. Want to design with savings? Bring us in.



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UNIT INCENTIVE

HVAC, Water Heating and Rooftop Units


New RTU must:Have manufacturer-installed advanced controlsHave economizersServe spaces not required by code to have DCV1



HVAC Unit Heater Indoor use only High-efficiency with condensing unit heaterMinimum 92% thermal efficiency


Radiant Heater, Non-Modulating



Radiant Heater, Modulating



Commercial Tank Water Heater



Commercial Tankless Water Heater/Boiler

Gas-condensing with electronic ignitionOnly for coin-operated laundry (COL), foodservice (FS) and lodging (L)Minimum 94% thermal efficiency Minimum 200 kBtu/h input

COL: 2.58 therms/kBtu/h inputFS: 0.57 therm/kBtu/h inputL: 1.11 therms/kBtu/h input

$2/kBtu/h input





Lodging and Foodservice

Commercial Laundry Washers

ENERGY STARFront load washerMEF > 2.2 Gas water heating only

32 therms $65 each

NEW BUILDINGS


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UNIT INCENTIVE

Lodging and Foodservice continued

Gas Griddle ENERGY STAR 147 therms $500 each

Gas Convection Oven (Full Size)


Gas Combination Oven


Gas Fryer ENERGY STAR 569 therms/vat $800/vat

Gas Steam Cooker ENERGY STAR 1,308 therms $2,600 each







$900 each




$900 each

Grocery

Add Doors to Open Refrigerated Cases

New doors installed on open medium temp or low temp casesGas-heated spaces only

45 therms/linear ft of door $100/linear ft of door

New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Convenience Stores/Small Grocery


Convenience stores/small grocery: < 14,000 sq ftGas-heated spaces only


New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Medium Grocery


Medium grocery: > 14,000 and < 75,000 sq ft Gas-heated spaces only


New Refrigerated Cases with Doors in Large Grocery


Large grocery: > 75,000 sq ftGas-heated spaces only


1Self-contained condensing unit display cases are not eligible. Refurbished cases are not eligible.

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Existing Multifamily Buildings

Increasing energy efficiency in multifamily properties can reduce operating

expenses, raise tenant satisfaction and improve building marketability.

Energy Trust offers incentives for energy-efficient equipment and retrofits at

existing multifamily properties with two or more units. When you install

energy-efficient equipment, you’ll see savings that can help your building stand

out in a competitive market, and contribute to tenant comfort and lower

energy bills. Want your energy savings to stand out? Bring us in.



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EXISTING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS


UNIT INCENTIVE


New RTU must:Have manufacturer-installed advanced controlsHave economizersServe spaces not required by code to have DCV1




High temp (HT) ENERGY STARGas water heating only





$900 each




$900 each

Multifamily Commercial Tank Water Heater


2.21 therms/ kBtu/h input

$2.50/kBtu/h input

Multifamily Tankless Water Heater

Gas-condensingMultifamily stacked structures (two stories or more) with central water heatingMinimum energy factor 0.94 or greaterInput of 199 kBtu/h or less per water heaterNo additional hot water storage tanks allowed

82 therms $300 each

Multifamily Steam Traps

Low-pressure (< 15 psig) systems onlyRepair/replace failed-open steam traps

99 therms/trap $100/trap

Multifamily Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Central hydronic or steam systems onlyReplace manual, non-thermostatically controlled valves at dwelling unit radiators

55 therms $100 each

Multifamily Commercial Clothes Washer, Common Areas

ENERGY STAR Front load washer MEF > 2.2Gas water heating only

24 therms $65 each


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EXISTING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS continued


UNIT INCENTIVE





Multifamily Showerhead1


13.1 therms $10 each

Multifamily Showerwand1


5.5 therms $10 each

Multifamily Bathroom Faucet Aerator


8.08 therms $3 each

Multifamily Kitchen Faucet Aerator


6.76 therms $5 each

1Showerheads and showerwands purchased at retail stores currently participating in Energy Trust’s retail buydown are not eligible.

ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON | NEW MULTIFAMILY INCENTIVES 14

New Multifamily Buildings

Energy Trust has incentives for energy-efficient projects in your new multifamily

building. Energy-saving equipment may reduce operating costs, increase

property value and create a more comfortable environment for tenants. You’ll

make your property more appealing to prospective renters and set your building

apart in a competitive market. Want to get comfortable with savings? Bring us in.



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NEW MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS


UNIT INCENTIVE


New RTU must: Have manufacturer-installed advanced controlsHave economizersServe spaces not required by code to have DCV1









$900 each




$900 each

Multifamily Commercial Tank Water Heater



Multifamily Tankless Water Heater

Gas-condensingMultifamily stacked structures (two stories or more) with central water heatingMinimum energy factor 0.94 or greaterInput of 199 kBtu/h or less per water heaterNo additional hot water storage tanks allowed

82 therms $300 each

Multifamily Commercial Clothes Washer, Common Areas

ENERGY STAR Front load washerMEF > 2.2Gas water heating only

24 therms $65 each





Multifamily Bathroom Faucet Aerator


5.57 therms $3 each

Multifamily Kitchen Faucet Aerator


3.25 therms $5 each



Greenhouses

Energy Trust offers incentives to help keep greenhouses operating at peak

efficiency throughout the year. Energy-efficient improvements can help lower

operating costs, boost profitability and increase yields. Want to grow your

energy savings? Bring us in.



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GREENHOUSES


UNIT INCENTIVE

Thermal Curtains Installed on greenhouses above heated space and closed automatically at nightMinimum life expectancy of five yearsDesigned primarily to be a heat curtainEnergy savings rate of 40% or higher


Infrared (IR) Polyethylene Greenhouse Cover

Must be upgrading from a non-IR polyethylene greenhouse coverMinimum life expectancy of four yearsMust be IR polyethylene plastic with a minimum thickness of 6 mm and with an anti-condensate coating


Greenhouse Controller

Must use single sensor or an average of multiple sensorsMust have a minimum of two temperature stages in a 24-hour period (i.e., allow for night setback)Heating and ventilation appliances must be controlled by the same sensor or same average sensor value if multiple sensors are usedMust allow for a dead-band zone of 5°F or greater between heating and ventilation eventsMust force a delay between heating and ventilation eventsMust have the ability to temporarily override set program temperaturesMust control all active heating devices in the greenhouse, including all fans and automated ventilation systems when applicableLimited to a maximum size of 15,000 sq ft per controllerGreenhouse must be heated to at least 50°F for 30 or more days in a year


Under-Bench Heating

Heating system must use hydronic heat distribution located directly on or under plant bench, on the floor or in the floor Remaining unit heater must be controlled to turn on only as an emergency backup systemMust replace unit heaters as the primary heat source

1.25 therms/sq ft $1.05/sq ft

Greenhouse Condensing Unit Heater

Heater must be installed in a greenhouse with transparent or translucent sides and roofNot appropriate for warehouse or indoor grow applications that have little or no heating requirementsMust heat to 55°F or greater for at least two months per yearMinimum greenhouse size 1,000 sq ft

6.29 therms/kBtu/h input

$5/kBtu/h input

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Commercial Custom IncentivesEnergy-efficient equipment not featured in this brochure may be eligible for custom incentives. Projects eligible for custom incentives require additional energy analysis in the project design process.

To qualify for incentives, custom project equipment purchases must be reviewed and pre-qualified by Energy Trust. In addition, a post-installation verification may be required.

Receiving incentives through a custom project includes the following steps:

1. Analysis. A site evaluation or technical analysis of the proposed energy-saving upgrades is performed by a qualified Energy Trust technical representative.

2. Review. Energy Trust verifies the savings estimates and cost-effectiveness of your projects to determine if incentives are available.

3. Offer. Energy Trust provides an incentive offer for qualifying upgrades to be paid upon completion.

4. Commit. Accept offer indicating intent to proceed with installation and reserve your incentive (which will be available for a defined period of time).

5. Install. Purchase and install the qualified equipment. Post-installation verification may be required.

6. Get your incentive. Energy Trust reviews the documentation and provides your incentive check.

Contact your Energy Trust account manager or email [email protected] to learn more about custom incentives.


Energy Trust of Oregon 421 SW Oak St., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97204 1.866.368.7878 energytrust.org

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions have

helped participating customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista save on energy costs. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs and builds

a sustainable energy future. Printed on paper that contains post-consumer waste. Effective January 2018.

+Visit www.energytrust.org/BringUsIn, email [email protected] or call 1.866.605.1676.

Energy Trust provides technical assistance and financial incentives for energy systems or equipment that meet its program criteria, but does not install energy systems or equipment nor does it guarantee any specific energy savings through its assistance or programs. Installation work is done by independent businesses that are solely responsible for the quality and performance of their installations.

Qualification ResourcesBefore purchasing any equipment, visit these sites to confirm equipment will qualify for incentives.

ENERGY STAR: www.energystar.gov CEE: www.cee1.org AHRI: www.ahrinet.org

You can also contact Energy Trust to discuss your rate schedule, necessary pre-approval and purchase orders.

http://energytrust.org

http://www.energytrust.org/BringUsIn


http://www.energystar.org

http://www.cee1.org

http://www.ahrinet.org

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