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Tier 1 Early Adopter Incentive Program

Washington — state program$2 per square foot (excluding parking, unconditioned or semi-conditioned spaces), plus 5 cents per kBtu of energy saved over 15 EUI; incentive can cover up to half the cost of energy-saving measures. Tier 2 multifamily buildings over 50,000 sq ft eligible at base rate of $0.85/sq. ft. Total programDeadline: 2027-06-01
Offers eligible Tier 1 building owners a one-time incentive payment for demonstrating early compliance with Washington State's Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). Payments are made directly by participating utility providers on a first-come, first-served basis, funded by state public utility tax credits. Tier 2 multifamily buildings larger than 50,000 sq ft may also be eligible at a base rate.

Program details

Type
incentive
Amount
$2 per square foot (excluding parking, unconditioned or semi-conditioned spaces), plus 5 cents per kBtu of energy saved over 15 EUI; incentive can cover up to half the cost of energy-saving measures. Tier 2 multifamily buildings over 50,000 sq ft eligible at base rate of $0.85/sq. ft. Total program
Deadline
2027-06-01
Eligibility
Eligible Tier 1 covered buildings or multifamily buildings over 50,000 square feet; building must be served by at least one participating electric utility, gas company, or thermal energy company; building must be 15 EUI or more above the target; building must be in full compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard and meet its EUIt. Utility providers who don't pay public utility taxes are not eligible to participate. Buildings with more than 50,000 but less than 90,001 gross square feet must apply by June 1, 2027; application deadline has passed for all buildings larger than 90,000
Status
open
Administrator
Washington State Department of Commerce
Source: Washington — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.

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