Energy Home Improvement Incentives for Idaho and Washington
Avista Utilities Home Improvement and New Home Construction programs offer a variety of incentives for residential energy efficiency measures. Offers apply to residential homeowners in Washington and Idaho who heat their homes primarily with Avista electricity or natural gas. Incentives vary depending on technology, and apply to existing and new construction homes.  Here are some incentives that are provided:
*    Natural Gas Furnace/Boiler: $400
*    Air Source Heat Pump: $400
*    Geothermal Heat Pump:$1,500
*    Floor and Wall Insulation (existing homes): $0.50/sq. ft.
*    Attic and Ceiling Insulation (existing homes): $0.25/sq. ft.
*    Windows (existing homes): $3.00/sq. ft.
A $900 incentive is available for new construction homes using Avista electric or Avista electric and natural gas that meet the Energy Star Homes criteria and are verified as an Energy Star Home. A $650 incentive is available for homes that have natural gas heat and hot water provided by Avista, but not electric.  To learn more, contact:  Avista Utilities, Energy Solutions MSC-34, PO Box 3727, Spokane, WA 99220; 800-227-9187; https://www.avistautilities.com/savings/rebates/Pages/WashingtonandIdahoCustomerRebates.aspx 

$25 to $60 Rebates for Energy Efficient Appliances
Benton PUD offers residential customers a variety of rebates when they purchase qualifying Energy Star energy efficient appliances.  
*    EnergyStar clothes washers: $60 if heat provided by electric water heater; $25 if heat provided by gas heater
*    EnergyStar dishwashers: $25
*    EnergyStar refrigerators: $25
*    Water heaters (electric, 50 gallon and Energy Factor of .93 or higher):  $25
Contact:  Customer Service, Benton PUD, PO Box 6270, Kennewick, WA 99336; 509-582-2175; http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/res_energy.html
Application: http://www.bentonpud.org/pdf/CRC/REEP/Appliance%20Rebate%20Application.pdf

$700 Rebate to Buy Energy Saving Mobile Home
Benton PUD offers a $700 rebate to purchasers of ENERGY Star manufactured homes. Homes must be electrically heated and located in Benton PUD's service territory to receive the rebate. The utility also offers a list of mobile home dealers on their website:  http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/manufactured_contractors.html.  Contact:  Customer Service, Benton PUD, PO Box 6270, Kennewick, WA 99336; 509-582-2175; http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/manufactured.html
Application: http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/manufactured.html

$$ Cash Back for Insulation & Duct Sealing
Benton PUD offers rebates to residential customers who purchase qualifying energy efficient insulation and/or duct sealing. Homes must be electrically heated. Rebates are available for both single- and multi-family residences.  Maximum incentives are:  insulation: up to 60% of bid and duct sealing: up to $400 for single- or multi-family homes, and up to $280 for manufactured homes.  For a list of contractors, see:  http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/insulation_contractors.html. Contact:  Customer Service, Benton PUD, PO Box 6270, Kennewick, WA 99336; 509-582-2175; http://www.bentonpud.org/save_energy_money/insulation.html
Application: http://www.bentonpud.org/pdf/CRC/REEP/Insulation%20Duct%20Sealing%20App%20Revised%2005.27.08.pdf

$$$ to Install Alternative Power Generators
The Sustainable Natural Alternative Power (SNAP) program encourages customers to install alternative power generators such as solar panels and wind turbines and connect them to the District's electrical distribution system by offering an incentive payment based on the system's production. The amount paid on a $/kWh basis by Chelan County PUD to SNAP Producers will depend on the total amount contributed by SNAP Purchasers through the utility's green pricing program and the total electricity generated by all SNAP Producers.  Systems up to 25 kilowatts are eligible for SNAP funds. Larger systems can participate but will only receive SNAP funds for 25 kW. SNAP is not for customers who want to install renewable energy sources for back-up power generation at their home or business.  To learn more, contact:  Chelan County Public Utility District, 327 N. Wenatchee Ave., PO Box 1231, Wenatchee, WA 98801; 509-661-4829; Fax: 509-664-2889; http://www.chelanpud.org/snap.html

$15,000 Low-Interest Loan for Energy Efficient Improvements
In conjunction with First Federal Savings and Loan, Clallam County PUD offers residential and small commercial customers a low-interest loan program for energy efficient improvements and the purchase of photovoltaic and solar water heater systems. A customer may use this loan program in conjunction with the equipment rebates that are also offered by Clallam County PUD.  The minimum loan amount is $1,000 and the maximum loan amount is $15,000.  Contact:  Utility Services Department, PUD #1 of Clallam County, P.O. Box 1090, Port Angeles, WA 98362; 360-452-9771, ext. 249; Fax:  360-452-9724; http://www.clallampud.net/conservation/loan-program.html

Up to $500 in Rebates to Make Your Home Run More Efficiently
Clallam County PUD offers a variety of rebates for residential customers for energy efficiency improvements and for the purchase of solar energy systems. Rebates for energy efficiency are available for window upgrades, insulation, air sealing, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, heat pumps, and the purchase of Energy Star water heaters.  Rebates for these items range from $25 to $50.  Solar hot water systems are eligible for a rebate of $500 for each 40 square feet of collector area installed. PV systems are eligible for a rebate of $500 for each kilowatt of capacity installed. Any weatherization improvements and solar energy systems must be pre-approved by Clallam County PUD and installed by Bonneville Power Administration-certified installers.  These rebates can be use in conjunction with the loan program also offered by Clallam County PUD.  Contact:  Utility Services Department, PUD #1 of Clallam County, P.O. Box 1090, Port Angeles, WA 98362; 360-452-9771, ext. 249; Fax:  360-452-9724;  http://www.clallampud.net/conservation/documents/ResidentialRebates.pdf
Application:  http://www.clallampud.net/conservation/documents/Blue%20Energy%20Star%20Appliance%20Rebate%20Form.pdf

$15,000 to Install Energy Saving Heat Pump
Clark Public Utilities offers loans of up to $15,000 to cover the cost of installing residential heat pumps through their heat pump loan program. All electrically heated homes, including manufactured homes, are eligible for our heat pump financing program, as long as the home has been lived in for one year or more (new construction is not eligible). Customers have up to seven years to repay the loan at a 5% interest rate. The utility charges a $225 loan set-up fee, which can be paid up front or folded into the loan. Customers will be billed monthly for their loan payments, separate from their regular utility bill. Clark Public Utilities provides a list of contractors to choose from who have met the requirements for participating in the loan program:  http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/yourhome/conservation/loans/contractorList.  Contact:  Energy Counselors, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-992-3355; Fax:  360-992-3038; http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/yourhome/conservation/loans/heatPumpLoans

Rebates up to $1,250 for Home Energy Upgrades
Clark Public Utilities offers several energy incentives for its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes:  refrigerators: $25; clothes washers: $50; heat pumps: $500; and new, Energy Star NW electrically heated homes: Up to $1,250.  Refrigerators and clothes washers must be purchased from a participating Clark County retailer. This is a point-of-purchase rebate and the rebate for refrigerators is contingent on recycling the old refrigerator. New electrically heated homes built to the ENERGY Star NW homes specifications are eligible for a rebate that will be paid to the builder. To find out more, contact:  Energy Counselors, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-992-3355; Fax:  360-992-3038;  http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/yourhome/conservation/rebates

$20,000 Financing to Buy & Install Solar Equipment
Clark Public Utilities offers financing available to its customers for the purchase and installation of residential solar equipment. Loans up to $6,000 are available for solar pool heaters and solar water heaters, and up to $20,000 for photovoltaic systems.  Solar water and pool heater loans have a maximum term of 60 months while solar PV has a maximum term of 84 months. All loans have an interest rate of 5%.  Solar pool and water heater loans are only applicable to customers currently using electricity to heat water.  Contact:  Energy Counselors, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-992-3362 or 800-992-3000; Fax: 360-992-3038;  http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/ourenvironment/generatePower/solarOptions/index_html

$500 Rebate for Solar Water Heating Systems
Clark Public Utilities offers a rebate of $500 to customers who install a solar water heating system that meets the requirements of Bonneville Power Administration's Bright Way to Heat Water program. Customers must own the residence or business where the solar water heating system is installed and must have an electric water heater. For a detailed list of requirements, see The Bright Way to Heat Water General and Technical Specifications:  http://www.bpa.gov/Energy/N/projects/brightway/pdf/Gen_Tech_Specs.pdf or contact:  Energy Counselors, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-992-3355 or 800-992-3000; Fax: 360-992-3038;  http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/ourenvironment/generatePower/solarOptions/index_html

$10,000 Loans to Weatherize Your House
Loans of up to $10,000 at 5% interest are available through Clark Public Utilities' Weatherization Loan Program.  Customers have up to five years to repay the loans, but monthly payments will be at least $25. Customers will be billed monthly for their loan payments, separate from their energy bill.  The following measures are eligible for financing:  air sealing, duct sealing (if applicable), attic insulation to R-38, wall insulation (variable due to construction method), floor insulation (R-19 to R-30, depending on floor joist depth), and windows (U.30 with low e and vinyl frames).  Contact:  Energy Counselors, Clark Public Utilities, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, P.O. Box 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668; 360-992-3355 or 800-992-3000; Fax: 360-992-3038;  http://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/yourhome/conservation/loans/weatherizationLoans

$25 to $70 Rebates for Energy Star Appliance Upgrades
Cowlitz County PUD offers rebates for ENERGY STAR rated appliances.  Here are some of the rebates offered:  refrigerators - $25; dishwashers - $25; clothes washers - $70; and water heaters - $25.  Eligible appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated, and installed within Cowlitz PUDís service area. For dishwashers and washing machines to be eligible for a rebate, they must be supplied by an electric water heater.  Contact:  Customer Service, Cowlitz County Public Utility District, Energy Conservation Department, 961 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632; 360-577-7514 or 800-631-1131; http://www.cowlitzpud.org/energy_share.html

Up to $1,800 in Rebates for Heat Pump & Ductwork Upgrades
Cowlitz County PUD will provide rebates to customer homeowners who have a PUD-qualified heat pump dealer upgrade their heating system with the installation of a premium efficiency heat pump system and who upgrade their ductwork to meet the PTCS duct sealing requirements. Rebate incentives range from $450 to $1,800.  An Approved Contractor's list provides a variety of local businesses that are pre-qualified by Cowlitz PUD to perform work under this program: http://www.cowlitzpud.org/pdf/H2AdvContractorList.pdf.  Contact:  Customer Service, Cowlitz County Public Utility District, Energy Conservation Department, 961 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632; 360-577-7514 or 800-631-1131;  http://www.cowlitzpud.org/h2_advantage.html

Weatherization Incentives for Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County PUD offers an incentive for their residential customers to improve the weatherization of their homes. The residence must be a site-built, electrically-heated single-family residence, multi-family building, or rental home. However, homes with operable central ducted gas, oil or wood heat system and permanently installed electric heat may qualify under certain conditions.  Homes must have permanently installed electric heat prior to weatherization work and have had an energy audit completed by the PUD. Once eligibility of the residence has been determined and funds are available, homeowners must contact approved contractors from which the homeowner may schedule bid appointments.  For more details, contact:  Program Coordinator, Cowlitz County Public Utility District, Conservation Department, 961 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632; 360-423-2210; http://www.cowlitzpud.org/pdf/ResWeatherPacket.pdf

$1,250 in Rebates for Energy Efficient Home Improvements
Ferry County PUD #1 provides rebates to its customers who install new, energy-efficient appliances in their homes. ENERGY STAR rated clothes washers with an MEF (Modified Energy Factor) of less than 1.80 will earn the customer a $50 rebate. Clothes washers with a rating of 1.80 or greater will earn $100. Insulation rebates for electrically heated homes are offered and rebates are dependent on many factors with a maximum incentive of $1,250. Residents can call Ferry County PUD and ask for a field visit and audit, after that is completed, Ferry County will provide customers with a list of rebate options.  Contact:  Rebate Program, Ferry County PUD #1, 686 S. Clark Ave., PO Box 1039, Republic, WA 99166; 509-775-3325; http://www.fcpud.com/conservation.htm

0% Loans to Install a PV System
The Ferry County Public Utility District (PUD) is providing 0% interest loans for either line extensions or PV systems for people in the service territory who are currently off-grid. About $350,000 of the total will be for installing photovoltaic systems. For households choosing the PV option, the loan funds will cover the equipment and installation costs for solar photovoltaic systems. The customers will repay the loan through a surcharge to standard electricity rates over 20 years.  For more information, contact:  Ferry County PUD # 1, 686 S. Clark Ave., Republic, WA 99166; 509-775-3325; Fax: 509-775-3326; http://www.fcpud.com/conservation.htm

Up to $10,000 for Energy Conservation Projects at Home
Franklin County PUD offers low-interest conservation and weatherization loans to customer homeowners for the following energy efficiency improvements:  insulation, caulking and weather-stripping, ductwork repair, heat pumps, windows and other ppliances, such as horizontal axis washing machines and electric water heaters. Loans, are available in loan amounts from $400 to $7,000 for a single-family residence, and up to $10,000 for a multi-family building.  Contact:  Customer Service, Franklin County PUD, Energy Services Department, P.O. Box 2407, Pasco, WA 99302-2407; 800-638-7701; Fax:  509-547-4116; http://www.franklinpud.com/html/low_interest_loans.html
Application:  http://www.franklinpud.com/html/documents/LOANPROGRAMV08.7.pdf

Rebates up to $1,500 for Energy Efficiency Improvements
Franklin County PUD's Residential Rebate Program offers a variety of rebates for energy efficiency improvements.  Rebates range from $2 to $1,500.  To see a list of rebate amounts and requirements, go to:  http://www.franklinpud.com/html/res_rebates.html.  Application must be in place prior to purchase and installation of equipment in order to qualify for rebate.  Contact:  Customer Service, Franklin County PUD, Energy Services Department, P.O. Box 2407, Pasco, WA 99302-2407; 800-638-7701; Fax:  509-547-4116;  http://www.franklinpud.com/html/res_rebates.html
Application:  http://www.franklinpud.com/html/documents/electricappliancerebateagreement_000.xls

Up to $10,000 for a New Solar System Installation
Franklin PUD offers a residential loan program to customers making energy efficiency improvements. Eligible conservation measures include installation of photovoltaics and solar hot water systems. To qualify, the residential customer must own the home and the land, must use electricity as the primary source of heat and must have the PUD confirm the conservation measure is an efficiency upgrade. Solar hot water systems only qualify when replacing or adding to an existing electric water heating system.  Loan amounts range from $400 to $7,000 for a single-family residence and up to $10,000 for a multi-family building. The interest rate is 3%.  There is a $90 program fee per loan and a minimum monthly payment of $35.00.  Contact:  Franklin PUD, P.O. Box 2407, Pasco, WA 99302-2407; 800-638-7701 or 509-546-5944; Fax:  509-547-4116; http://www.franklinpud.com/html/low_interest_loans.html

Rebate Incentives for Home Solar Systems
Residential customers of Franklin PUD may apply for a rebate for the purchase of a photovoltaic (PV) system or a solar water heating system. Rebates of $500/kW DC are available for PV systems. Solar water heating systems with at least 40 square feet of collector area are eligible for a $500 incentive.  Contractor must be selected from PUD's approved list.  Contact:  Franklin PUD, P.O. Box 2407, Pasco, WA 99302-2407; 800-638-7701 or 509-546-5944; Fax:  509-547-4116; http://www.franklinpud.com/html/res_rebates.html

Up to $700 for an Energy Saving Heat Pump
Grant County PUD offers incentives to qualifying customers through their EnergyStar Home Certification Program. The EnergyStar certification is available for both new site-built homes and new manufactured homes. Homes that meet EnergyStar requirements and use a qualifying EnergyStar heat pump for the primary heating system will qualify for an incentive of $200 per ton of heat pump, plus $500 for house measures.  Contact: Customer Service, Grant County PUD, 30 C Street SW, P.O. Box 878, Ephrata, WA 98823; 509-793-1484 or 800-422-3199; http://www.gcpud.org/conservation/programs/energystarsitebuilt.htm

Up to $50 Rebates for Clothes Washer and Light Bulbs
Grant County PUD provides an incentive for their residential customers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates are available for the purchase of Energy Star rated clothes washers ($50 rebate) and compact fluorescent light bulbs (Retail cost per bulb not including tax, up to a maximum credit of $2.50 per bulb). Rebates will come in the form of a credit on the customer's bill.  Contact:  Customer Service, Grant County PUD, 30 C Street SW, P.O. Box 878, Ephrata, WA 98823; 509-754-0500 or 800-422-3199; http://www.gcpud.org/conservation/rebates/index.htm

Low-Interest Weatherization Loans
Grant County PUD helps their residential customers increase the efficiency of their homes by providing financing for a variety of improvements. 10-year loans with an interest rate of 4% are available for the following measures:  ceiling insulation, under floor and HVAC duct insulation, door replacement, single-pane window replacement for site-built homes, and heat pump upgrade from an electric furnace in a site-built home or manufactured home.  Contact:  Customer Service, Grant County PUD, 30 C Street SW, P.O. Box 878, Ephrata, WA 98823; 509-793-1484 or 800-422-3199; http://www.gcpud.org/conservation/programs/weatherization.htm

$20,000 for Your Home Energy Projects
Grays Harbor PUD provides low-interest loans to customers for energy efficiency projects. Customers must own the home where improvements are made. In the case of mobile homes, only homes permanently installed on real property (also owned by the customer) are eligible for financing. A lien will be placed on the property where improvements are made, and a Deed of Trust will be executed and recorded with the County. Lender may require customer to pay a reconveyance fee to remove this lien when loan is paid in full.  The maximum total outstanding loan amount per customer for combined projects is $20,000.  Contact:  Energy Services, Grays Harbor PUD, PO Box 480, Aberdeen, WA 98520; 360-532-4220; https://www.ghpud.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=110&Itemid=133

Rebates up to $1,700 for Energy Saving Upgrades
Grays Harbor PUD provides incentives for its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Rebates are provided for qualifying heat pumps, weatherization improvements and certain appliances. To receive the appliance rebates, members simply need to attach their receipt to the rebate application and mail it to Grays Harbor PUD. To receive the weatherization and heat pump rebates, members need to contact the utility before beginning the project. Grays Harbor will send a representative to the home to perform a free preliminary energy audit, during which the most cost-effective projects will be identified.  Rebates range from $25 up to $1,700.  Contact:  Energy Services, Grays Harbor PUD, PO Box 480, Aberdeen, WA 98520; 360-532-4220; https://www.ghpud.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=113
Application: https://www.ghpud.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=61&Itemid=121

$4,000 for Solar Water Heaters
Grays Harbor PUD offers a low-interest loan program (currently 3.5%) for the installation of solar water heaters. Loans of up to $4,000 are available for the installation of solar collectors of 40 square feet or more. The loans are provided through local lenders, with interest subsidized by the PUD. Installations must follow BPA guidelines and only customers who currently use electricity for hot water are eligible.  For more details, contact:  Grays Harbor PUD, 2720 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98520; 360-538-6383 or 800-562-7726; https://www.ghpud.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=113

$600 Rebates for Solar Water Heaters
Grays Harbor PUD offers a rebate program for the installation of solar water heaters. Rebates of $600 are available for the installation of solar collectors of 40 square feet or more. Installations must follow BPA guidelines and only customers who currently use electricity for hot water are eligible. Customers may choose the low-interest loan of up to $4,000 available through local lenders, with interest subsidized by PUD instead of the rebate.  For more details, contact:  Grays Harbor PUD, 2720 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98520; 360-538-6383 or 800-562-7726; https://www.ghpud.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=89&Itemid=113

$500 Energy Rebate for Manufactured Homes
Idaho Power is offering a $500 sales rebate to customers who purchase a new ENERGY STAR manufactured home and connect that home to an Idaho Power residential account. In addition, the sales consultant who sells the home will be eligible for a $100 sales bonus. ENERGY STAR homes are designed to be more energy efficient than standard ones because they have more insulation in the ceiling, walls and floors, better windows and doors, tighter duct systems and specially designed ventilation systems thus saving the homeowner money on their energy bills.  Contact: Customer Service, Cowlitz County Public Utility District, Energy Conservation, PO Box 3007, 961 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632; 360-577-7514 or 800-631-1131; http://www.idahopower.com/energycenter/energyefficiency/YourHome/manurebate.htm

Energy Conservation Rebates for Washington Residents
Inland Power & Light offers a variety of rebates through their Conservation Services program. Their Performance Tested Comfort Systems (PTCS) Heating/Cooling & Duct Sealing Rebate program offers incentives for qualifying heat pumps installed by a certified dealer. Additional incentives are available for certain Energy Star appliances, water heaters, and houses which are constructed to meet Energy Star Homes Northwest Specifications and Technical requirements for site-built or manufactured homes. Customers can also receive replacement showerheads from the utility at no cost.  Rebates range from $25 up to $1,900.  See the website for a full list of rebates.  Contact:  
Inland Power & Light Company, 320 E. Second Ave., Spokane, WA 99202; 509-747-7151 or 800-747-7151; Fax:  509-747-7987; http://www.inlandpower.com/customer_carec.php?id=210

$10,000 Loans for Solar PV System Installation
Klickitat PUD offers a loan program for any installation that qualifies for their rebate program (see below). Loans are available at 4.9% fixed APR with a choice of up to seven years pay back time and a maximum amount of $10,000. Homes must be existing residences with electric heat. Participants must have 12 months good payment history with Klickitat and must own or be buying the land the home sits on. Loans are secured with a lien. Payments appear on the customer's electric bill as a separate line item.  Contact:  Klickitat PUD, 1313 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; 509-773-7622; http://www.klickpud.com/

Rebate Offer up to $1,200 for Solar PV Installation
Klickitat PUD offers a solar PV rebate of $400 per kW-DC of installed capacity, up to a maximum amount of $1,200. Grid-tied residential and commercial customers are eligible.  Klickitat also offers a loan program (see above) that may be combined with any installations that qualify for a rebate.  Contact:  Klickitat PUD, 1313 S. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620; 509-773-7622; http://www.klickpud.com/

Up to $125 in Rebates to Save You Energy
Mason County PUD 3 offers residential customers rebates when they purchase qualifying appliances. Dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and compact florescent lights must be Energy Star qualified to be eligible for rebate. Customer must present a purchase receipt and Energy Star qualification documentation within 30 days of purchase to qualify for the rebates. Incentives range from $2.50 up to $125.  Contact:  Customer Service, Mason County PUD 3, PO Box 2148, Shelton, WA 98584; 360-426-8255; http://www.masonpud3.org/Conservation/Residential/Rebates.asp

Up to $250 in Rebates for Home Energy Makeover
Modern Electric Water Company offers incentives for its residential customers to upgrade to more energy efficient equipment within their homes. Rebates are available for compact fluorescent light bulbs and are limited to six CFL bulbs per house.  Rebates are also available for water heaters, and Modern Electric has a list of qualified manufactures and model numbers approved by the program. Air source heat pumps must be ENERGY Star units with an electric forced air furnace to qualify for rebate.  And, ENERGY Star clothes washer rebates require a proof of purchase, installation, and rebate form before rebates are paid.  Incentives range from $2 up to $250.  Contact:  Modern Electric Water Company, 904 N. Pines Rd., P.O. Box 14008, Spokane Valley, WA 99214; 509-928-4540; http://www.mewco.com/conservation.htm

Go Green with This Incentive
The Northwest Solar Cooperative (NWSC) offers to purchase the rights to the environmental attributes or "Green Tags" derived from grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) or wind energy at a rate of $0.02 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) through December 31, 2009. Residential and non-residential owners of PV and wind-energy systems installed after June 1, 2002, in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana are eligible to participate in the Green Tag Purchase Program.  To learn more, contact:  Northwest Solar Cooperative, 17610 Springhill Place, Gladstone, OR 97027; 503-655-1617; Fax:  503-655-1617; http://www.cascadesolar.com/greentags.htm

Conservation Rebates up to $600
Okanogan County PUD provides rebates to its residential customers for purchasing energy efficient appliances. The qualifying appliance must be installed in a location that receives their electrical service from the Okanogan PUD. Interested customers need to call the utility to get the actual rebate amount for each appliance. In addition to new appliance rebates, Okanogan County PUD also provides rebates for decommissioned refrigerators/freezers for an $85 value.  A separate rebate worth $600 is offered for manufactured homes which qualify as Energy Star Homes. Residents applying for this rebate may have their homes inspected by a utility representative to ensure compliance with the program standards.  Contact:  Okanogan County PUD Conservation Department, 1331 2nd Ave N., PO Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-422-8427 or 509-422-8428; http://www.okanoganpud.org/consrebates.htm
Application:  http://www.okanoganpud.org/appliance_rebate.pdf (appliances); http://www.okanoganpud.org/refrig_decom_1007.pdf (decommissioned fridge/freezer); http://www.okanoganpud.org/manuf_home_rebate.pdf (manufactured home)

Alternative Power Incentive
Okanogan County PUD's Sustainable Natural Alternative Power (SNAP) Program with net metering program encourages members to install renewable energy generators and connect them to their utility's electrical distribution system by offering an incentive payment based on the system's production on a $/kWh basis. The amount paid by the utility to its renewable energy producers depends on the total amount contributed by OKPUD purchasers through their green pricing program (maximum payment is $1.00/kWh). The production payment is in addition to any net metering credit the producer may receive from the utility. To learn more, contact:  Okanogan County Public Utility District, Conservation Office, PO Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-422-8427; http://www.okanoganpud.org/consSNAP.htm
Application:  http://www.okanoganpud.org/SnapSignUp.pdf

Loan Options for Energy Upgrades
Okanogan PUD provides financial assistance for its qualified customers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and facilities. They offer loans for a variety of conservation measures including:  insulation, doors, air-sealing, duct work, lighting, Energy Star heat pumps and windows. Before funds are provided for new windows, door and/or heat pumps, the insulation levels must meet the program guidelines. Contact: Customer Service, Okangon County PUD Conservation Department, 1331 2nd Ave N., PO Box 912, Okanogan, WA 98840; 509-422-8427 or 509-422-8428; http://www.okanoganpud.org/consprograms.htm

$4,500 If You Generate Energy from PV Systems
Orcas Power and Light (OPALCO) provides an incentive of $1.50 per watt AC up to $4,500 to residential and commercial members who generate energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems. To receive an incentive, members must sign an Agreement for Interconnection granting OPALCO rights to the system's Green Tags (renewable energy certificates).  For more information, contact:  Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, 183 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245; 360-376-3571 or 360-376-3500; Fax:  360-376-3505; http://www.opalco.com/

$4,500 If You Generate Power from Wind or Micro-Hydroelectric Sources
Orcas Power and Light (OPALCO) provides a production-based incentive for residential and commercial members who generate energy from wind and micro-hydroelectric sources. To receive an incentive, members must sign an Agreement for Interconnection granting OPALCO rights to the system's Green Tags (renewable energy certificates).  For wind and microhydroelectric systems, the member receives $1.50 per kWh for half of the estimated first-year production. At the end of the year, a "true up" is paid based on the actual generation as determined by an OPALCO meter minus the initial estimate. The total incentive may not exceed $4,500.  For more details, contact:  Orcas Power & Light Cooperative, 183 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245; 360-376-3571 or 360-376-3500; Fax:  360-376-3505; http://www.opalco.com/

Energy Saving Rebates up to $850
Orcas Power and Light Cooperative offers incentives for its residential customers to pursue energy efficiency in their homes. Rebates are offered for Energy Star rated appliances, water heaters and heat pumps. The dishwasher rebate is only available for homes with an electric water heater, and the clothes washer rebate is only available for homes which have both an electric water heater and an electric dryer. A $400 rebate is open to customers who purchase a Neem/Energy Star Manufactured Home.  In total, rebates range from $25 to $850.  Contact:  Energy Services, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative, 183 Mount Baker Road, Eastsound, WA 98245-9413; 360-376-3571; http://www.opalco.com/prodsvcs/default.htm

$2,000 Cash Back + Loan Option for Solar Water Heating Systems
Pacific County PUD residential and commercial customers are eligible for a $2,000 rebate for solar water heating systems that comply with the BPA's Bright Way to Heat Water Program technical guidelines. The systems must replace water heating systems that use electricity and pool heating systems are ineligible.  Systems must be installed by a PUD-certified contractor. For a list of contractors, call the PUD at 360-942-2411.  Customers installing solar water heating systems are also eligible for a 3-year, 0% interest rate loan from the PUD, in addition to the $2,000 rebate. Contact:  Pacific County PUD #2, P.O. Box 472, Raymond, WA 98577; 360-942-2411 or 360-484-7454; Fax:  360-875-9388; http://www.pacificpud.org/es_solar.html

$$ So You Can Improve Your Home's Efficiency
Pacific Power offers incentives for its residential customers to improve the energy efficiency of their homes through their Home Energy Savings Program. Rebates are provided for various Energy Star rated appliances, and Pacific Power will pick up and recycle old refrigerators (http://www.pacificpower.net/Article/Article50124.html) and pay the resident $40 for participating. Rebates are also available for certain weatherization measures and HVAC equipment. Insulation rebates are only available for existing homes, because new homes would already be meeting the program objectives by adhering to the Washington building code.  Rebates range from $20 up to $250.  Contact:  Customer Service - Home Energy Savings Program, Pacific Power, 1400 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 700, Portland, OR 97201; 800-942-0266; http://www.pacificpower.net/Article/Article36187.html

$800 to a Buy Energy Efficient Manufactured Home
Pend Oreille PUD offers cash incentives up to $800 to customers who purchase a qualifying energy efficient manufactured home. Home building plans are reviewed for qualification and energy advice is available as a free service by the utility. To find out more, contact:  Customer Service, Pend Oreille PUD, PO Box 190, 130 N Washington, Newport, WA 99156; 509-447-3137; http://www.popud.com/energy.htm

Rebate Program to Help You Be More Energy Efficient
Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities offers a rebate program to encourage its residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. The rebates apply to qualifying installations in single-family, multi-family and manufactured homes, with the exception of heat pump and air sealing rebates, which are not offered to multi-family homes. To qualify, the equipment must be installed by a City Authorized Contractor; see a full list here: https://www.cityofpa.us/PDFs/Conservation/2007/CITYAUTHORIZEDCONTRACTORS.pdf.  Contact:  Weatherwise Service, Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362; 360-417-4713; https://www.cityofpa.us/pwConserv.htm#EHome

$500 for Solar PV & Solar Water Heating Systems
Port Angeles Public Works & Utilities customers with electric water heating are eligible for solar water heating system rebates of $500 for each 31 square feet of collector area.  Systems must meet the general and technical specifications established by the BPA's Bright Way to Heat Water Solar Water Heater Program. In order for installations to be eligible for the discount, customers must select a City authorized contractor: https://www.cityofpa.us/PDFs/Conservation/2007/CITYAUTHORIZEDCONTRACTORS.pdf.  The utility also offers a $500 rebate for each kilowatt of PV installed. To be eligible for the rebate, the system must be designed to be compatible with the utility net metering regulations.  Contact:  Weatherwise Service, Port Angeles Public Works and Utilities, PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362; 360-417-4713;  https://www.cityofpa.us/pwConserv.htm#SolarW

Up to $300 for Energy Saving Mobile Home Purchase
Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Manufactured Home Rebate Program offers the following rebates to its natural gas and electric customers who purchase a new ENERGY STAR qualified manufactured home:  ENERGY STAR qualified - $300 (with PSE-served electric heating) and ENERGY STAR qualified - $150 (with PSE-served natural gas heating).  Contact:  Commercial Rebate Manager, Puget Sound Energy, 10885 NE 4th Street, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734; 425-456-2458; http://www.pse.com/solutions/foryourhome/Pages/rebatesOnManufacturedHomes.aspx
Application:  http://www.pse.com/solutions/foryourhome/pages/rebatesOnManufacturedHomes.aspx?tab=1&chapter=3

$2 to $250 Rebates to Energize Your Home's Appliances
Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs offer a variety of incentives for customers who purchase an energy efficient ENERGY STAR qualified product or appliance, and include:  up to $100 rebate for ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers with a Modified Energy Factor (MEF) of 1.8 or higher; $2 - $20 rebates available for various ENERGY STAR qualified CFL bulbs and fixtures; $250 rebate available for an ENERGY STAR qualified natural gas furnace; and $40 rebate available for a high efficiency natural gas water heater with an energy factor of .62 or higher.  Contact:  Commercial Rebate Manager, Puget Sound Energy, 10885 NE 4th Street, P.O. Box 97034, Bellevue, WA 98009-9734; 425-456-2458; http://www.pse.com/solutions/foryourhome/Pages/rebatesOnAllRebates.aspx

$15,000 to Make Your House More Efficient
The City of Richland provides low-interest loans to encourage their residential customers to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. Loans can be taken out for up to 10 years and the interest rate ranges between 3% and 7%, decreasing with shorter loan payback periods. Interest rates can also be reduced by choosing equipment and measures which exceed the program's minimum efficiency standards. Individual measures have maximum loan amounts, and the maximum loan per customer for multiple measures is $15,000.  Richland Energy Services also has a refrigerator/freezer recycling program whereby JACO Environmental, Inc. will come to the customer's home and pick-up their old, inefficient refrigerator and/or freezer and recycle it. Participating customers will receive a check for $40.  Contact:  Energy Services, City of Richland, 840 Northgate Drive, PO Box 190, Richland, WA 99352; 509-942-7436; Fax:  509-942-7437; http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Electric/index.cfm?PageNum=72
Application:  http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Electric/docs/72/docs/Residential%20Loan%20Application%202008.pdf?CFID=1023830&CFTOKEN=95674318

$25 Rebates to Buy New Energy Saving Appliances
Richland Energy Services provides rebates to their customers for purchasing energy efficient home appliances. Clothes washers, dishwashers, water heaters and refrigerators which meet the program guidelines are eligible for rebates of $25 each. To qualify, clothes washers and dishwashers need to be connected to an electric water heater. For additional information, contact:  Energy Services, City of Richland, 840 Northgate Drive, PO Box 190, Richland, WA 99352; 509-942-7436; Fax:  509-942-7437; http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Electric/index.cfm?PageNum=89
Application:   http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/RICHLAND/Electric/docs/89/docs/COR%20Appliance%20Rebate%20App-Standards%20040108.pdf?CFID=1023830&CFTOKEN=95674318

100% Sales and Use Tax Exemption to Generate Clean Energy
In Washington State, tax does not apply to the sales of equipment used to generate electricity from wind, sun or landfill gas, and fuel cells. Solar water heating systems are also eligible technologies. The tax exemption applies to labor and services related to the installation of the equipment, as well as to the sale of equipment and machinery. Eligible systems are those with a generating capacity of at least 200 watts.  To find out more, contact:  Washington State University, The Northwest Solar Center, PO Box 43165, 925 Plum St. SE Bldg #4, Olympia, WA 98504-3165; 206-396-8446; http://northwestsolarcenter.org/ and http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08.02567 and http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08.835

Green Building Incentives
The Mayor of Seattle signed new downtown zoning legislation which established an incentive for the construction of green buildings. The incentive applies to buildings in the central office core and adjoining areas, including Denny Triangle and a portion of Belltown. Commercial and residential buildings in those portions of downtown which achieve a minimum LEED certification at the Silver level can be built to greater heights and/or greater maximum floor areas. The Downtown Zoning Ordinance allows owners and developers to use either the LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) or LEED for Core & Shell (LEED-CS) products. LEED-NC covers all building elements, including core and shell and interiors. LEED-CS covers base building elements (structure, envelope and systems).  More information can be obtained by contacting:  Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Green Building Program, P.O. Box 34019, 19th Floor, Seattle Municipal Tower, Seattle, WA 98124-4019; 206-615-1094; Fax:  206-233-7883; http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/GreenBuilding/OurProgram/PublicPolicyInitiatives/DevelopmentIncentives/default.asp

Grants up to $20,000 for Green Projects in King County
The Seattle/King County Built Green Grant Program provides periodic competitive grants for single-family residential and community development projects to help offset the cost of certifying and designing innovative green projects throughout Seattle and King County.  To be eligible for this grant, buildings need to achieve either Built Green 4-star or 5-star certification. Certification under Built Green requires achievements in energy efficiency, indoor air quality, the conservation of natural resources and water quality.  Single-family homes that are certified at the 4-Star level can receive a grant of $2,500, or $5,000 if they are certified at the 5-Star level. Single-family developments of 4 or more units can receive $5,000 or $10,000 if they achieve 4-Star or 5-Star certification respectively. Community developments and multi-family developments of 10 or more units can receive $10,000 or $20,000.   Contact:  Built Green, 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004; 425-460-8238; Fax:  425-646-5985; http://www.builtgreen.net/incentive.html
Application:  http://www.builtgreen.net/incentives/apply.php

Money Back for Energy Efficient Lighting & Clothes Washers
Seattle City Light provides rebates to its customers for purchasing and installing energy efficient lighting and clothes washers. The $20 lighting rebate is available at the time of purchase for any Energy Star rated compact fluorescent fixture purchased at either North Coast Electric or Seattle Lighting Fixture Company. The WashWise Program pays rebates of $25 to $100 to customers who purchase resource efficient clothes washers from any retailer and install it in Seattle City Light's service territory.  Contact:  Customer Service, Seattle City Light, 700 5th Ave., Suite 3300, Seattle, WA 98104-5031; 206-684-3800; http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/light/conserve/resident/
Application:  http://washwiserebate.com/docs/ww_rebate_form_E.pdf (clothes washer)

Low-Interest Loans to Make Your Home Energy Efficient
Snohomish County PUD No 1 provides loans to help its residential customers finance energy efficient home improvement projects. The minimum loan amount $1,000 and the money can be used for insulation in their floor, ceiling, or walls, insulated windows, and/or a heat pump. The loan term is up to 10 years with no prepayment penalty. Mobile or manufactured homes on leased or rented land or homes with more than three stories are not eligible for this program. To learn more, contact:  Customer Service, Snohomish County PUD, PO Box 1107, 2320 California St., Everett, WA 98206; 425-783-1700 or 877-783-1000; http://www.snopud.com/energy/home/econpgms/econloan.ashx?p=1885

Cash Incentives for Energy Saving Appliances & More
The Appliance Rebate Program provides rebates for the purchase of qualifying clothes washers and qualifying dishwashers. Snohomish County PUD also offers discount coupons to its customers which reduce the regular price for most CFLs to only $1.99 each at participating local retailers. Their website has a complete list of retailers participating in this program. An incentive is also available for customers looking to get rid of their old inefficient refrigerators. To have a refrigerator or freezer picked up and recycled, it needs to be in working condition and between 10 to 27 cubic feet in size. Units also must be 1995 models or older.  Contact:  Customer Service, Snohomish County PUD, PO Box 1107, 2320 California St., Everett, WA 98206; 425-783-1700 or 877-783-1000;  http://www.snopud.com/energy/home/econpgms.ashx?p=1791

0% Interest on Loans to Weatherize Your Home
Tacoma Power helps their residential customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes through their Single Family Weatherization Loan Program. These 0% interest loans can be used to finance insulation measures and infiltration reduction measures. Customers without electric heat are not eligible for the no interest loan.  Tacoma Power also provides zero-interest loans for exterior and common area lighting replacements in multi-family residencies.  For more details, contact:  Energy Services, Tacoma Power, P.O. Box 11007, Tacoma, WA 98411; 253-502-8528; http://www.mytpu.org/

$100 Rebate to Install Electric Hot Water Tank
Vera Irrigation offers a $100 rebate to any electric customer installing electric hot water tanks in new construction or replacing old hot water tanks. Tank must have an energy factor (E.F.) of .93 or higher, and must be set on a 2-inch thick insulation pad.  The website has a partial list of area retailers and plumbers selling program-qualified hot water tanks in the greater Spokane area.  To learn more, contact:  Vera Conservation Department, Vera Irrigation District #15, PO Box 630, Spokane Valley, WA 99037; 509-924-3800; http://www.verawaterandpower.com/Energy_Rebates.htm

$2,000 Incentive for Renewable Energy
The state of Washington offers production incentives of $0.12 to $0.54 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), capped at $2,000 per year for individuals, businesses, and local governments that generate electricity from solar power, wind power or anaerobic digesters. The incentive amount paid to the producer starts at a base rate of $0.15/kWh and is adjusted according to how the electricity was generated.  The state's utilities will pay the incentives and earn a tax credit equal to the cost of those payments. The credit may not exceed the greater of $25,000 or 0.25% of a utility's taxable power sales. The incentive amount may be uniformly reduced if requests for the incentive exceed the available funds.  More information on this program can be obtained by contacting:  Washington State University, The Northwest Solar Center, PO Box 43165, 925 Plum St. SE Bldg #4, Olympia, WA 98504-3165; 206-396-8446; http://solarwashington.org/action/2006/WA-IncentiveUpdate.htm
Application:  http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/misc/renewenersystcertinvcstrecincprgm.pdf

Energy Rebates for Multi-Family Residences
Seattle City Light provides incentives for its multi-family housing customers to increase their energy efficiency. Rebates are offered for common area lighting and weatherization measures including the installation of dual-pane windows and increased insulation. In addition to these rebates, buildings in which 50% of the tenants meet income guidelines may be eligible for free insulation and cash discounts on window costs.  Contact:  Customer Service, Seattle City Light, 700 5th Ave., Suite 3300, Seattle, WA 98104-5031; 206-684-3800; http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/light/conserve/resident/