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Rebates & Promotions: Converting to Natural Gas

Qualifying rebate levels and additional qualifications


If you’re currently heating your home with electricity from PSE, you may be eligible for up to a $3,950 rebate to switch your home and water heating source to reliable and affordable natural gas.

In addition to the fuel conversion rebate, PSE offers rebates on ENERGY STAR® qualified natural gas equipment to make the switch to natural gas even more affordable. Potential rebate amounts:

PSE fuel conversion rebate tables*

Type of heating                                                  Conversion rebate    
Home and water                     $1,950 - $3,950
Home only $500 - $2,500
Water only                              $950
* Rebate amount is dependent on current type of home and/or water heating, annual electricity usage
and type of heating equipment installed. Rebate amount is limited to 75 percent of total equipment and installation cost.


PSE equipment rebate levels**

Type of equipment         Equipment rebate    
ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace $350
ENERGY STAR® qualified water heater $50
ENERGY STAR® qualified tankless water heater $150

**Other natural gas providers may offer different equipment rebates.

Additional Qualifications

  • Conversion must be completed within an existing single-family residence of four units or less. Manufactured, modular and mobile homes are not eligible.
  • Applicant must be a PSE electric customer currently using electricity as a primary source of home and/or water heating.
  • Rebate is subject to the current minimum annual electric usage requirements, as determined by PSE.
  • Applicant must install ENERGY STAR® qualified natural gas home and/or water heating equipment (fireplaces are not eligible).
  • Applicant is ineligible for home heating rebate if a hybrid system and/or heat pump is installed in conjunction with natural gas equipment or if existing heat pump remains on the premises.
  • Applicant is responsible for complying with all applicable codes and regulations.
  • Applicant must have ordered natural gas service and have an invoice dated after Jan. 30, 2009.
  • Rebate form must be submitted within 90 days of fuel and equipment conversion.
  • Other requirements may apply.

More information about fuel conversion

For more information and to learn if you qualify for the fuel conversion rebate, call a PSE Energy Advisor at 1.800.562.1482, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information about the benefits of choosing natural gas, visit the Choosing Natural Gas section of the PSE Web site.