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
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 for cooperative advertising
funds
- Provides a list of utility partners offering incentives
on verification services and HVAC performance testing, training
and equipment.
Step 2 – Verifier Enlistment
Secure the services of an approved ENERGY STAR Homes
Northwest verifier.
The verifier reviews the building components and compliance
requirements and submits all information to the State Certification
Organization for ENERGY STAR certification. The verifier charges
a fee that includes verification services and ENERGY STAR
certification.
Click
here for a list of trained and certified verifiers in
your area.
Step 3 – Construction Process
Build the home to ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest Certification
Requirements.
All versions of the Northwest Builder Option Package (NW
BOP), which comprise these requirements, are included in this
packet. The program provides free access to Builder Outreach
Specialists, who help you in the planning stages, and provide
ongoing information on correct methods of installation and
building practices.
Step 4 – Performance Testing
Complete performance testing of the HVAC system, including
heating, cooling and duct systems, by an ENERGY STAR Homes
Northwest approved technician.
The program provides a list of ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest
approved technicians in your area or identification of resources
to help certify your contractor.
Step 5 – Verification
Arrange site access so the verifier can review the
building components and confirm compliance.
At a minimum, the verifier 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 6 – Certification
You will receive an ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest
certificate within two weeks of final verification.
Certification fees are generally included with any verification
fees you may pay.
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