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Save energy, water, and money at your business

Tacoma Power and Tacoma Water offer rebates, incentives, and expert support to help businesses lower utility costs and make energy- and water-saving improvements.

Whether you’re replacing equipment, planning a renovation, or looking for ways to reduce operating costs, explore the options below to find the right place to start.

Commercial Rebate Guide

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Lighting

Get incentives for energy-efficient lighting upgrades that can lower energy and maintenance costs.
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Commercial Heating and Equipment

Find incentives for qualifying heat pumps, thermostats and other energy-efficient equipment.
Commercial Heating and Equipment
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New Construction

Receive energy design support and incentives for new commercial and multifamily construction projects.
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Custom Energy Projects

Get incentives and expert support for larger energy-saving upgrades and industrial projects.
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Commercial Kitchens Incentives

Receive rebates for quality ENERGY STAR commercial kitchen equipment that saves water and energy.
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Smart Irrigation

Get rebates for qualifying smart irrigation controllers that can reduce water waste
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Commercial Water Projects

Incentives and expert support for upgrades that recue water use at your business.
Commercial Water Incentives
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Rental and Multifamily properties

Find rebates, financing and other programs for energy-efficient upgrades for your rental
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Common Questions

A Walk-Through Energy Assessment is a free service that helps you better understand how your business or facility consumes electricity. The walk-through is conducted by a Tacoma Power energy expert who visits your company and then provides:

  • An analysis of your electric bill to explain and clarify your total electricity use and billing history.
  • A written response with recommendations for reducing electricity use and lowering your utility bill.

To request your free Walk-Through Energy Assessment, contact us at 253-502-8619 or bizrebates@tacoma.gov.

By law, business owners can deduct the cost of some energy-efficient equipment and systems installed in commercial buildings. Further deductions are available for “whole-building” energy-efficiency projects. Qualifying building types and items include:

  • New buildings that do not rely on renewable energy
  • Multifamily residential buildings with more than three stories above ground
  • New portions of buildings and their systems
  • New systems and equipment in existing buildings

Renewable Energy Credits and Grants

Businesses that install renewable-energy systems may be eligible to earn tax credits through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Learn more about ARRA tax incentives from the Internal Revenue Service.

Additional Tax Credit Resources

For electric equipment rebates, complete the online form here and include project information and required documents. Required documents vary by equipment; see the required documents checklist for more information.

For lighting, custom electric projects, and new electric construction, complete the indicated bid forms online and email them to bizrebates@cityoftacoma.org.

For kitchen rebates, complete the Commercial Kitchen Rebate application online.

For the smart irrigation rebate, complete the Smart Irrigation Rebate application online.