CPI’s Energy Star Homes Incentive Program
 CPI's
Energy Star Homes program promotes energy efficiency in new
construction of residential housing. Homebuilders that are
looking to improve your bottom line, differentiate yourself
in the marketplace and respond to increasing consumer demand
for energy efficiency can use this incentive program to offer
their customers a home with greater value and lower operating
costs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for CPI’s Energy Star Homes program
your project must:
- Use CPI electricity.
- Be new construction, remodels are not eligible.
- Home must be pre-approved for incentive prior to start
of construction.
Incentives
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Homes where Duct Sealing is Required
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$1,140
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Homes where Duct Sealing is not Required
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$600
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Ductless Heat Pumps and Zonal Heating
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$1,170
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Getting Started
To become an ENERGY STAR qualified builder and participate
in the ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest program, follow the six
steps listed below.
Step 1 – Builder Enrollment: Complete and submit a
Builder Partnership Agreement
Signing the agreement:
- Guarantees free listing as a partner on both the national
and regional ENERGY STAR websites.
- Makes your company eligible to participate in cooperative
advertising campaigns.
- Gives your company access to marketing tools and support.
- Provides a list of utility partners offering incentives
on verification services and HVAC performance testing, training
and equipment.
Step 2 – Building Performance Specialist (Verifier) &
HVAC Contractor Enlistment
Secure the services of an approved Northwest ENERGY STAR
Homes Building Performance Specialist.
The Building Performance Specialist (or BPS, also known as
HPS or verifier in some markets) guides you through the ENERGY
STAR Home building process. The BPS reviews the building components
and compliance requirements and submits all information to
the State Certification Organization for ENERGY STAR certification.
The BPS charges a fee that includes verification services
and ENERGY STAR certification.
Your BPS can help you select an HVAC company with certified
PT technicians or coordinate training to have your HVAC company
certified.
Step 3 – Construction Process
Build the home to Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes Certification
Requirements.
The Northwest
Builder Option Package (NW BOP), outlines these requirements.
Your Building Performance Specialist, will help you in the
planning stages, and provide ongoing information on correct
methods of installation and building practices. They will
ensure that complete performance testing of the HVAC system
takes place, including heating, cooling and duct systems,
by a Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes approved technician.
Step 4 – Verification
Arrange site access so the BPS can review the building components
and confirm compliance.
At a minimum, the BPS will need to:
- Visually inspect the home and review any local energy
code compliance documentation available
- Verify relevant component and equipment specifications
(windows, HVAC, water heating, etc.)
- Verify that the HVAC system was installed and performance
tested according to ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest standards
Step 5 – Certification
You will receive a Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes certificate
within two weeks of final verification.
Certification fees are generally included with any verification
fees you may pay.
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