The New Construction Program is currently on hold.
The new Washington State Energy Code 2018 has gone into effect and impacts any homes permitted beginning February 1, 2021. This code upgrade negates the energy savings of 20% above code previously offered by this pilot program.
Homes permitted after January 31, 2021 are not currently eligible for this rebate.
Please contact us if your home was permitted on or before January 31, 2021, and you would like it to be considered for a New 'Green' Home rebate.
Building a new home permitted after January, 2021?
Meeting the new energy code isn't difficult or expensive, but it does require some careful building techniques and slight energy-efficient upgrades.
Learn More
Read
Jordan and Lyndsay Mynatt's story of building an efficient new home in Leavenworth and more about the program on
Josh's blog post.
Eligibility
Is your new home eligible for a rebate?
1. Your Home and Heating
2. New Home Energy Usage
3. Paperwork
4. When to Apply
5. Special Cases
Limited to 10 rebates per year. Please contact us and apply early.
Apply
1. Pick a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater
Make sure to work with a HERS rater to make sure you qualify for a rebate. Builders can get a home certified as "green" through multiple programs in Washington. The PUD can help find the right fit. (One recommendation is Better Built NW.)
2. Build and Model Your Home Energy Usage
Have your HERS rater model your energy use and make sure it uses 20% less energy than code requires. PUD staff can help with resources, including typical ways to meet the higher efficiency standard, to help builders reach the 20% target.
3. Send in Paperwork
Gather your paperwork and send them (or ask your contractor to submit them) to conservation@chelanpud.org or:
Chelan County PUD
PO Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231
We're Here for You
Questions? Talk with Josh Mitchell, Chelan PUD residential energy adviser, at (509) 661-4380 or email josh.mitchell@chelanpud.org
Contractors
The following HERS rates serve Chelan County.