Prescriptive Approach - New Buildings

PSE’s prescriptive approach to energy efficiency in new school buildings offers a clear path to incorporating cost-effective efficiency upgrades. Following PSE’s prescriptive approach will result in a facility that is at least 10 percent more energy efficient than required by the Washington State Energy Code. Incentives for school projects range from 60 cents to $1.50 per square foot.

New school projects that are less than 100,000 square feet are eligible. Additionally, the project must be served by PSE electricity and, if heated by natural gas, the gas must be provided by PSE.

School projects must incorporate one of three main efficiency measures: Enhanced HVAC Controls, Building Envelope Upgrade, or a Condensing Boiler. Moreover, school buildings must have at least one more measure from PSE’s list of additional measures. Incorporating more measures means that you will earn more incentives. Preapproval is required and installed measures must be verified by PSE before incentives will be paid.

This approach can be used for LEED certified buildings. If you are choosing the LEED measures, please see the file below.

Find out more:

Learn how to participate in PSE's Prescriptive Approach.
Designing New Schools for Energy Efficiency 

Measures and incentives for new school design:
Path A - Enhanced HVAC Controls 
Path B - Building Envelope Improvements 
Path C - Condensing Boiler 

LEED Certified Buildings prescriptive program:
LEED Prescriptive Program Package - Schools 

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