When you’re ready to replace or improve inefficient equipment or systems that power your business, know that you might be eligible for incentives from Tacoma Power. Improvements to your equipment can improve reliability and reduce repair costs while cutting your energy consumption and electric bill.
Incentives for all efficiency measures are calculated at 23 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the first year project savings, not to exceed 70 percent of the total approved project cost. Efficiency levels must meet certain standards and technical requirements in order for equipment to qualify.
Energy studies
For complex commercial and industrial projects, Tacoma Power can fund up to 50 percent of the cost of an engineering energy study that will analyze efficiency projects and quantify energy savings and costs. Energy studies must be performed by qualified engineering firms.
Conservation projects in existing commercial, industrial and governmental buildings in Tacoma Power’s service territory may qualify for incentive money from Tacoma Power. Projects commonly eligible for incentives include:
HVAC measures:
- Variable air flow and water flow conversions
- Controls
- Efficient heating and cooling systems
- Heat recovery
- Economy cooling
- Demand-controlled ventilation
Envelope measures:
Drive power measures:
- Motor systems
- Variable speed systems
Industrial refrigeration measures:
- Compressors
- Controls
- Efficient evaporators and condensers
Industrial process measures:
- Heat recovery
- Ventilation systems
- Variable flow systems
- Control systems
Download the application and contact us at (253) 502-8619 if you have any questions. A Tacoma Power energy expert will work with you to discuss your project details, including the scope of work, quantified energy savings and project costs.
When your project is approved, Tacoma Power will prepare an incentive agreement for your signature. Work may begin once you receive notice from Tacoma Power.
For more information, please call (253) 502-8619 or e-mail power@cityoftacoma.org.
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Program requirements and rebate amounts are subject to change without notice. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer or product. Tacoma Power makes no express or implied warranties of these products.
