Commerce energy grants and incentives for homes and buildings programs focus on improving energy efficiency in public and residential buildings, supporting weatherization efforts for low-income households, and promoting community-wide energy efficiency. These initiatives aim to reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, improve indoor air quality, reduce community energy burdens, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector.
Funding programs for public and private buildings
Clean Building Performance Grants
The Clean Buildings Performance Grants program offers competitive funding for energy efficiency improvements in both private and public buildings that are working toward complying with […]
Energy Audit Incentive for Public Buildings Program
Energy audits are conducted to identify cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Building owners can use these audits to save energy, comply with the Clean Buildings Performance […]
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants Program (EECBG)
Capacity-building planning grants for local governments Washington received funding to pass through $2,046,501 in federal formula funding for the federal EECBG program to cities and […]
Energy Efficiency Retrofits Grants
Energy Efficiency grants provide competitive funding for energy efficiency improvements at public buildings and facilities, such as schools, hospitals, community centers, affordable housing, and wastewater […]
State Project Improvement Grants Program (SPI)
State Project Improvement (SPI) grants provide funding for state agencies to redesign building projects to increase energy efficiency and environmental performance. Funding covers the additional […]
Tier 1 Early Adopter Incentive Program
The Tier 1 Early Adopter Incentive program offers eligible building owners a one-time incentive payment for demonstrating early compliance with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard. […]
Tier 2 Early Adopter Incentive Program
Launched on July 1, 2025, the Tier 2 Early Adopter Incentive Program supports buildings between 20,000-50,001 square feet, including multifamily residential buildings over 20,000 square […]
Funding programs for residential buildings
Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebates programs provide rebates for home improvements like energy efficiency and home electrification measures. The rebates are for […]
State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR)
The State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program provides grants to third-party administrators to provide rebates and incentives to households and small businesses to […]
