Energy-Efficient Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living and retirement homes

It’s all about improving resident comfort while reducing your operating costs.

Enhance your residents’ quality of life while reducing your operating and maintenance costs with new, energy-efficient equipment. Lower overhead costs can translate to improvements where they matter most, like your staff and programing.

Energy use might not seem like a big expense, but it’s one of your greatest sources of potential savings to reduce overhead costs. Let us help.

 

What's in It for Me?

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Improve comfort and aesthetics while lowering costs

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PUD pays up to 100% of your project costs for better equipment

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Highlight your commitment to modern, energy-efficient living

 

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How Do Business Incentives Work?

 

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What Can Chelan PUD Help Me Pay For?

Your senior living center can save more money when installing better equipment with incentives from Chelan PUD.

 

Want updates on our incentive programs for your facilities? We're always adding ways for our customers to save money on their electric bills and to improve Chelan County buildings. Sign up for email updates and don't miss a chance to save on new equipment and upgrades!

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Lighting Solutions

Comprehensive lighting projects are the most common energy-saving solution for care facilities with good reason. New lighting fixtures and LEDs can dramatically improve the aesthetics of your facility, provide better quality light, visibility, and safety.

High-efficiency lighting fixtures use up to 90% less energy—and money—and controls save you money by automatically turning lights off in unoccupied spaces. Long lasting and shatter resistant, LEDs reduce your ongoing maintenance and replacement costs and lower your energy bills for years.

Learn more

Get started today by talking with your lighting contractor or contact Drew Thompson, our commercial energy advisor.

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Ongoing Savings: Moderate to high
Save up to 90% on lighting and maintenance costs for 10+ years

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Upfront Investment: Low to moderate
Chelan PUD pays up to 75% of your project costs. Remaining project costs are eligible for EnergySmart financing

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Project Effort: Low to moderate
Projects range from quick and easy upgrades to involved relighting

 

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Strategic Energy Management (SEM)

SEM aims to eliminate unnecessary energy use primarily through a combination of no and low-cost improvements and system recommissioning. We’ll identify key improvements in your facility to reduce waste from heating and cooling to cooking and lighting.

Reduce your operational and maintenance costs while improving resident comfort and safety. SEM is a free service from Chelan PUD that coordinates with your maintenance staff to reduce your costs.

Get started today by talking with Drew Thompson, our commercial energy advisor.

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Ongoing Savings: Moderate
Savings range from modest to big impact

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Upfront Investment: Low
SEM focuses on low and no-cost solutions. Plus, Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of your SEM project costs

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Project Effort: Low to moderate
SEM coordinates with your maintenance team to fit within your schedule and goals

 

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Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Solutions

Your largest energy expense comes from heating and cooling. Ineffective heating and cooling can make your senior care center uncomfortable in winter and unbearable in summer, while still burning a hole in your budget.

To reduce overhead costs and improve comfort, have new HVAC equipment installed in your facility. Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of the cost of energy-efficient equipment. These whole-building and room-by-room solutions also lower your operation and maintenance costs:

Get started today by talking with your HVAC contractor or contact Drew Thompson, our commercial energy advisor.

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Ongoing Savings: High
Save up to 50% on heating and cooling costs for 20+ years

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Upfront Investment: Low to free!
Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of your project costs. Any remaining project costs are eligible for EnergySmart financing

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Project Effort: Low to moderate
Projects range from quick switches to involved redesigns

 

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High-Efficiency Windows

Whether you want to highlight stunning views or strategically block street noise, windows make a big impact on your residents’ experience. Install new windows to improve the aesthetics of your facility while you lower your energy bills.

Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of the cost of high-efficiency windows, saving you money now and for years to come on lower energy costs. New windows also block UV rays that prematurely fade your furnishings.

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Get started today by talking with your window contractor or contact Drew Thompson, our commercial energy advisor.

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Ongoing Savings: Moderate
Save 10% to 40% on heating and cooling costs for 20+ years

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Upfront Investment: Moderate to high
Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of your project costs, which vary significantly by the windows you choose. Any remaining project costs are eligible for EnergySmart financing

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Project Effort: Moderate to high
Projects range from straightforward replacements to full redesigns

 

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Insulation

Reduce drafts and operating costs by increasing the insulation in your hotel. Chelan PUD will pay for up to 100% of your project costs.

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Questions? Talk with Drew Thompson, Chelan PUD commercial energy advisor. Call (509) 661-8560 or email drew.thompson@chelanpud.org.

 

We're always adding new ways to help you save money on your electricity bills and improve your facilities. Sign up for email updates on our money-saving programs for your assisted living center, so you don't miss a chance to save on new equipment or upgrades.

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