Energy-Efficient Offices

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It's all about lowering your overhead costs.

Spend less on your upfront lighting and equipment costs and get better equipment. Let us pay for up to 100% of your new, energy-efficient equipment.

If you’re short on time and money, don’t put off upgrades that will reduce your operating and maintenance costs for years. Let us help pay for them.

 

What's in It for Me?

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Improve your office’s value while lowering costs, now and for years to come

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

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Enhance employee comfort and productivity

 

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Participant Feedback

What the Mercantile coworking space says about their energy-efficient office upgrades:

 

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What Can Chelan PUD Help Me Pay For?

Learn about the top ways that your office can save money on better equipment with incentives from Chelan PUD.

 

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 on our incentive programs for your office. Don't miss a chance to save on new equipment and upgrades!

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Lighting Solutions


New lighting fixtures and LEDs provide better quality light and modernize the aesthetics of your office. High-efficiency lighting can use up to 90% less energy—and money—and controls save you money by automatically turning lights off in unoccupied spaces or dimming lights in empty parking lots.

About a quarter of your electricity bill is spent on lighting. Long lasting and shatter resistant, LEDs reduce your ongoing maintenance and replacement costs and lower your energy bills for years, both on lighting and cooling costs.

Learn more

Get started today by talking with your lighting contractor or contact Scott Stanford, 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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Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Solutions

Ineffective heating and cooling can make your office uncomfortable in winter and unbearable in summer, while still burning a hole in your budget. 

Your largest energy expense comes from heating and cooling. To reduce overhead costs and improve comfort, have new HVAC equipment installed in your offices.

Chelan PUD pays up to 100% of the cost of efficient HVAC 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 Scott Stanford, 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

Install new windows to improve the aesthetics of your office while you lower your energy bills and block street noise. Nothing can make your office uncomfortably drafty and look outdated like old, leaky windows.

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 can also block the glare of direct sunlight and reduce summer heat gain.

Learn more

Get started today by talking with your window contractor or contact Scott Stanford, 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 offices. Chelan PUD will pay for up to 100% of your project costs.

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Scott Stanford, Chelan PUD commercial energy advisor

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Questions? Talk with Scott Stanford, Chelan PUD commercial energy advisor. Call (509) 661-4187 or email scott.stanford@chelanpud.org.

 

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

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