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Appendix D:
Built Smart Incentives
Thermal Envelope Incentives
Incentives are based on an energy efficiency upgrade of each envelope measure as outlined in Chapter 1
There are 3 incentive schedules in this section, depending on wall depth and glazing area as a percentage of the conditioned floor area:
- Greater than 12%, up to 25% Glazing with 2 x 6 walls
- Up to 12% Glazing with 2 x 6 walls
- Up to 12% Glazing with 2 x 4 walls
A. For Buildings with greater than 12%, up to 25% Glazing Area percentage and 2x6 Wall Construction:
| Windows (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| U-.33 |
$0.58 |
| U-.32 |
$0.78 |
| U-.31 |
$0.95 |
| U-.30 |
$1.16 |
| U-.29 |
$1.36 |
| U-.28 |
$1.55 |
| Ceilings (Required) |
| Type |
$/Sq. Ft |
| Full Attic |
$0.23 |
| Flat/Vaulted |
$0.12 |
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| Above-Grade Walls (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-21 int |
$0.08 |
| R-22 int |
$0.10 |
| R-23 int |
$0.13 |
| R-21 int + R5 |
$0.32 |
| Under Slab-On-Grade (Optional) |
| Type & U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-5 Full Slab |
$0.13 |
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B. For Buildings with Up To 12% Glazing Area percentage and 2x6 Wall Construction:
| Windows (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| U-.33 |
$0.39 |
| U-.32 |
$0.58 |
| U-.31 |
$0.77 |
| U-.30 |
$0.96 |
| U-.29 |
$1.15 |
| U-.28 |
$1.35 |
| Ceilings (Required) |
| Type |
$/Sq. Ft |
| Full Attic |
$0.23 |
| Flat/Vaulted |
$0.12 |
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| Above-Grade Walls (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-21 int |
$0.17 |
| R-22 int |
$0.20 |
| R-23 int |
$0.22 |
| R-21 int + R5 |
$0.41 |
| BUILT SMART Inspection (Required) |
| Under Slab-On-Grade (Optional) |
| Type & U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-5 Full Slab |
$0.13 |
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C. For Buildings with Up To 12% Glazing Area percentage and 2x4 Wall Construction:
| Windows (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| U-.33 |
$0.40 |
| U-.32 |
$0.60 |
| U-.31 |
$0.79 |
| U-.30 |
$0.99 |
| U-.29 |
$1.19 |
| U-.28 |
$1.39 |
| Ceilings (Required) |
| Type |
$/Sq. Ft |
| Full Attic |
$0.23 |
| Flat/Vaulted |
$0.12 |
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| Above-Grade Walls (Required) |
| U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-15 int |
$0.08 |
| BUILT SMART Inspection (Required) |
| Under Slab-On-Grade (Optional) |
| Type & U-Value |
$/Sq. Ft |
| R-5 Full Slab |
$0.13 |
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D. BUILT SMART Incentives
Lighting & Optional Measures
- Incentives for Required Lighting Measures
A. Exterior Common Area Lighting Incentives
- $30.00 per exterior fixture connected to the house meter and controlled by a photocell.
B. Interior Common Area Lighting Incentives
- Incentives are based on wattage reduction below current multifamily common area lighting code.
- Requirement is maximum of .80 watts per square foot (maximum of 1.3 watts in Nursing Homes/Senior Housing) at $0.20 per first year kWh saved.
- Incentives for Optional Measures
A. Optional Lighting (In-Unit and Porch Light)
- $25.00 per light fixture connected to the living unit's meter
B. Optional Controls for Interior Common Areas
- $30.00 per wall-mounted lighting control
- $90.00 per ceiling-mounted lighting control
C. Optional In-Unit Appliances - Clothes Washers
- Incentive of $25 to $100 available depending on washer efficiency. Contact a BUILT SMART representative or visit the WashWise website for details. Joint project with Seattle Public Utilities - paid by rebate coupon from SPU.
D. Optional HVAC Measures
- Whole house fans: $25.00 per energy efficient fan. Eligible whole-house fans serving multiple units may receive $25 per living unit served.
- Electronic or vapor filled diaphragm thermostats: $5 per thermostat.
- Heat pumps and air conditioners (air to air, PTAC, and PTHP): $0.23 per calculated kWh saved.
- Other HVAC upgrades: incentives based on calculated kWh savings.
E. Optional Efficient Elevators
- $0.23 per kWh saved (calculated by your BUILT SMART representative)
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