- Rebate application and all necessary supporting documentation will be required before approval.
- Program may require an Energy Efficiency Project Implementation Agreement to be signed to commit the funding for the project. Timeframes are determined in this agreement.
- Incentives are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be limited based on the availability of funds.
Variable Frequency Drive for Pumps, Motors, Compressors, or Fan Systems
Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are designed to adjust motor speed to match changing needs by controlling the frequency of the electrical power that’s supplied to your motor. A VFD can provide as much as 20% savings on annual energy costs.
A Variable Frequency Drive provides:
- Reduced energy consumption
- Longer equipment life
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs
- VFD often save as much as 20% energy use annually
Incentive Information
Rebates are determined based on actual energy savings* up to $0.18/kWh and cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost.
*Pre-approval required
*Energy savings are determined using BPA’s Measurement and Verification protocols. M/V Protocol: Before efficiency measure is installed, existing electrical consumption is measured. Based on this measurement and estimated energy savings, an estimated incentive is calculated. During post-installation measurement of efficiency project, energy savings are verified, these verified energy savings will be calculated into the actual incentive for the project.
Program Details
- Contact Energy services at Grays Harbor PUD for more information and to determine eligibility.
- Contact a contractor or vendor from the Northwest Trade Ally Network for Commercial and Industrial Lighting for a free lighting audit.
- Contractor or vendor will submit a project proposal in the form of BPA’s lighting calculator to GHPUD along with all of the associated specifications for the proposed equipment. In some instances PUD staff can assist a building owner in completing the calculator.
- Pre-approval by Grays Harbor PUD for projects must be obtained prior to material purchase and installation.
- The customer will receive a project proposal from the contractor containing energy savings, incentives, project payback, return on investment, and total project cost. Note: Project proposals are estimations and may vary.
- Any agreement for a two party rebate check must be reviewed prior to project approval to make sure accuracy of incentive amounts.
- Project application must be received by Grays Harbor PUD before materials are ordered and work begins. Application must be received before approval will be granted.
- Upon project completion the contractor or customer will notify Grays Harbor PUD, and provide all paid invoices and other documentation associated with the project.
- Grays Harbor PUD will conduct a final inspection of the project to verify the project and compliance with the proposal. The rebate will be processed once the inspection is completed.