Avista offers a variety of energy management tools and services for commercial and industrial customers in Washington who receive retail electric and natural gas distribution from Avista. Efficiency is one of the easiest ways for a business to reduce operating expenses. Many projects not only save electricity and natural gas, but other resources as well. 

For your convenience, below are three basic paths to start saving energy.

commercial Rebate program updates

Program updates were made January 4, 2013. Learn more about program updates.

standard commercial Rebates and incentives

Click on the links below to be taken to the rebate page containing program eligibility and guidelines.

Rebate Form	Incentive	Additional Information
Commercial Clothes Washer Rebates	$200	Rebates are available for the purchase and installation of Energy Star or CEE certified commercial clothes washers. Learn more.
Food Service Equipment Rebates	$50-$2,000/unit	Rebates are available for a variety of electric and natural gas equipment. Learn more.
Interior Lighting Conversions Rebates	$10-$155/unit	Rebates are available for changing out old, inefficient interior lights with more efficient lighting options. Learn more.
Exterior Lighting Conversions Rebates	$10-$475/unit	Rebates are available for changing out old, inefficient exterior lights with more efficient lighting options. Learn more.
Premium Efficiency Motors Rebates	$20-$870/unit	Rebates and incentives are available to help pay for qualifying premium motors. Learn more.
Commercial Natural Gas HVAC Rebates	$3.25-$7.25/input kBtu	Rebates are available to replace natural gas furnaces, boilers or unit heaters with an energy efficient model. Learn more.
Power Management for PC Networks Rebates	$10/each	Rebates are available for energy saving software solutions that meet eligibility guidelines. Learn more.
Customer Retro-Commissioning Rebates	$0.10/SQft	Rebates are available for the cost of a qualifying retro-commissioning study. Learn more.
Standby Generator  Block Heater Rebates	$400/each	Rebates are available for the replacement of thermosiphon style engine block heaters with pump driven circulation units. Learn more.
Commercial HVAC Variable Frequency Drive Retrofit Rebates	$80-$100/each	Rebates are available for the replacement of single speed motors with a variable frequency drive. Learn more.
Commercial Windows and Insulation Rebates	$1.00-$3.50/SQft windows, $0.28-$0.35/SQft insulation	Rebates are available for replacing windows and adding insulation to make your business more energy efficient. Learn more.
Energy Smart Program for Grocers		This program is designed to help grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores and other customers with commercial refrigeration save money by reducing their energy use. Learn more.
Multifamily Development Rebates		Incentives are available to multifamily developers who install natural gas space and water heating measures rather than electric. Learn more.
Green Motors Initiative		The green motors initiative ensures quality rewinding that results in the motor maintaining its original efficiency, which is commonly called a "green rewind." Incentives are now available for green rewinds.

Energy Loan Program Special financing is available for commercial energy efficiency improvements through a grant made to Avista by the Washington State Department of Commerce, funded by ARRA. Find out more here

Business Case Studies Avista has helped many businesses with their energy efficiency projects, including providing incentives for upgrades and equipment. Find out more here