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Heat pump rebate

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Heat pumps are a great option for homeowners looking to improve year-round comfort:

  • Heat pumps are just as reliable as other heating systems and can reduce your electricity use by 50% compared to furnaces and baseboard heaters (from energy.gov).
  • Heat pumps also offer cooling, humidity reduction, and increased air circulation and filtration.
    • Depending on the model, you can control your heat pump with a remote, mobile app, or smart thermostat.
  • Ducted heat pump systems may be able to use the home’s existing ducting.
  • Ductless heat pump systems, sometimes called mini-splits, are a great option for homes without ducting or with incompatible ducting.

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What you get

Get a $1,500 rebate when you replace your electric resistance heating system with a qualifying air-source heat pump (ducted or ductless).

$2,400 Efficiency Boost rebate based on your income (see below or visit pse.com/boost for more details).

Looking to upgrade to a heat pump from an existing natural gas heating system? Income-qualified customers can get a rebate of up to $4,000 – Learn more here.

Do I qualify?

customer requirements
General qualifications
  • You must be a current, PSE single-family residential electric customer. Single-family new construction, multifamily (five or more attached units) and commercial accounts are not eligible.
  • Your current primary heating system* must be electric resistance. This includes: electric forced air furnace, baseboard, cable, wall heater, or electric hydronic.
  • Equipment installed in manufactured homes must apply on a different rebate application. Learn more here.
  • Customers with existing natural gas forced-air furnaces, or natural gas boilers are not eligible.
  • Customers with existing heat pumps, or have installed a new heat pump as air conditioning only are not eligible.
  • Rebate application must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
  • One rebate per single-family residence.
  • Cannot be combined with any other rebates except where noted.
  • Must install to comply with all federal, state, and local code requirements.
  • Rebate cannot exceed the pre-tax purchase price of any rebated product.
  • Installation must be completed by a licensed contractor and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Self-installed equipment is not eligible for a rebate.

 

*Unsure if electric resistance is your primary heating system? Contact one of our Energy Advisors.

Equipment requirements
Zonal electric resistance to ductless heat pump additional requirements
  • Your primary and current heating system must be zonal electric resistance to qualify. This includes: baseboard, cable, wall heater, or electric hydronic systems.
  • Your new ductless system must be AHRI Certified® as a variable speed mini-split or multi-split heat pump, use inverter technology, and be a minimum of ¾ ton in heating mode.
  • It must meet or exceed the current national energy efficiency stand for residential heat pumps.
  • At least one indoor head must be installed in the main living area of the home; bedroom-only installations do not qualify.
  • The heat pump may not make use of any ducted systems for conditioned air delivery.
  • To qualify for a rebate, ADUs (accessory dwelling units) must be occupied full time, must be an additional living area independent of the primary dwelling unit (with no venting from the primary dwelling) and must include a fully-functioning kitchen and full bathroom.
Equipment requirements
Electric forced-air furnace to ductless heat pump additional requirements
  • Your primary and current space heating system must be an electric forced-air furnace.
  • Your new ductless system must be AHRI Certified® as a variable speed mini-split or multi-split heat pump, use inverter technology, and be a minimum of ¾ ton in heating mode.
  • It must meet or exceed the current national energy efficiency standard for residential heat pumps.
  • At least one indoor head must be installed in the main living area of the home; bedroom-only installations do not qualify.
  • The heat pump may not make use of any ducting systems for conditioned air delivery
Equipment requirements
Electric forced-air furnace to air-source (ducted) heat pump additional requirements
  • Your primary and current heating system must be electric forced-air to qualify.
  • Your new ducted heat pump system must be AHRI certified.
  • It must meet or exceed the current national energy efficiency standard for residential heat pumps.
  • Compressor lock out must be disabled. If not possible, compressor lock out temperature must be set at or below the system balance point.
  • Electric resistance backup heat must be locked out so it does not operate when the compressor can still meet the home’s heating load efficiently (defrost cycles or compressor failure excluded).
    • Recommended lockout is at 5°F above balance point.
    • If locked out at more than 5°F above balance point, provide justification with rebate application.
  • Guidance on thermostat programming must be provided to residents to prevent unnecessary use of backup or emergency heat.

If applying for increased Efficiency Boost rebates:

  • All above requirements still apply.
  • Review these income guidelines to ensure you qualify for Efficiency Boost.
  • If you qualify, complete the online (fastest) or downloadable rebate form above (English/(Español ).  Be sure to fill out the Efficiency Boost qualification section to receive your higher rebate amount.
  • If you have additional questions about Efficiency Boost, please visit the Efficiency Boost page for more details.

You may also qualify for a higher rebate if you live in a manufactured/mobile home. Learn more.

Learn more about rebates for multifamily buildings, apartments, or condos.

In addition to your PSE rebate, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit on qualifying energy-efficient equipment.

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