Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
For commercial buildings
A Variable Refrigerant Flow system (VRF) moves variable amounts of refrigerant through a piping system to individual spaces throughout the building. This allows greater temperature control to meet the needs of each space, which conserves energy.
Payback & Incentives
To get started, contact your Trade Ally Network NW field specialist for help with forms and program incentives. Utility participation and incentives vary.
Up to $1,000
per ton
Amount received for qualifying energy-efficient VRF systems in commercial buildings.
Find local incentives
Use this tool to search for incentive programs available in your project area.
Customer Benefits
Quiet operations
Increased value of commercial space
Precise temperature control
Incentive Requirements
Pre-Installation
- The space is conditioned by zonal or forced-air, electric-resistance heat as the primary heating source. No other heating sources are eligible.
- This measure applies to retrofits only.
Post-Installation
The installed VRF system must meet the following requirements:
- Have an AHRI certificate of product rating.
- Meet BPA’s efficiency requirements for heating and cooling per the BPA VRF Specification.