Community Energy Efficiency Program
The Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) offers low cost energy audits to identify recommended weatherization upgrades to homes in Walla Walla, Columbia, and Franklin counties. Energy savings from recommended work may also qualify for incentives. CEEP is funded by the Washington State Legislature and is administered state-wide by the Washington State University Energy Program.
As of Friday October 25, 2024 all Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) and Home Electrification & Appliances Rebate (HEAR) funding has been allocated to current registered customers.
The SLC will continue to offer incentives to registered customers on a first come, first serve basis as funding availability allows. We will start a waitlist for new customers, and current customers who have not progressed through the program process, at the point of being offered an incentive.
We anticipate a continued high volume of calls, please try emailing us instead at info@slcww.org. The workload for moving current customers through the program is extensive, so ask for and will appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide much needed assistance to all our customers.
If you are not currently registered in CEEP for weatherization/hvac upgrades, you may complete the form to be added to our waitlist for future funding by clicking here.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Energy Upgrades Specifications Update
ALL UPGRADES ARE FOR RETROFIT WORK ONLY. New construction, full remodels, additions, unconditioned spaces and properties with active insurance claims for damages affecting HVAC and weatherization systems may not qualify for incentives. All upgrades must be performed to RTF and/or utility company standards and be installed by a WA State licensed & bonded contractor, except for upgrades marked as Do-It-Yourself (DIY) self install.
STEP 1: APPLY
Contact the SLC at 509-524-5218 to apply! SLC Offers incentives for energy savings due to the installation of the specific energy upgrades:
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Insulation & Air Sealing
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Windows
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Smart Thermostat
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Duct Sealing & Insulating
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Ducted & Ductless Heat Pumps
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Heat Pumps Water Heaters
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Heat Pump Clothes Dryer
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Exterior Entry Doors
STEP 2: AUDIT
Schedule a Home Energy Audit (HEA). A HEA is a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of the energy efficiency of an *existing home or small business. A HEA evaluates your energy consumption habits and will identify the types of weatherization measures needed for increased savings, comfort and improvements to your home/business. Our Certified Energy Assessor (CEA) will determine your potential for savings (energy and utility). The CEA may conduct a Performance Reveiw at his discretion at the time of the Home Energy Audit. A Performance Review is a Pre & Post Testing that measures the air tightness, duct work air tightness and helps to physically locate air leakage sites.
Home Energy Audits Cost $95
Disclaimer: This is a one-time fee per property to help offset the cost of providing the Home Energy Audit to customers.This fee is non-refundable and is not a guarantee that you will receive incentive reward funds through the Sustainable Living Center.
STEP 3: ACCEPT
Once your HEA is completed and you have completed an "Intent to Perform Energy Savings Upgrades" form with an estimate from a contractor of your choosing for the scope of work to be completed, you will receive a "Conservation Incentive Estimate Form (IEF). The IEF outlines the total job cost, estimated annual energy savings and the SLC's estimated incentive dollar amount. Accept the IEF and when your energy upgrades are completed and verified with an inspection, SLC pays the incentive reward directly to the customer for the energy savings resulting from the installation of the upgrades!