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.