Electric resistance to air-source heat pump conversion rebate

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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).

Do I qualify?

Customer requirements

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.
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.

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

Equipment requirements

Your new heat pump system must be AHRI Certified®.
Must install to comply with all federal, state and local code requirements.

PSE Rebate Requirements
Pre Install Equipment	Post Install Equipment	HSPF/HSPF2
Electric Resistance: (electric forced air furnace, baseboard, cable, wall heater, or electric hydronic.)	AHRI Certified Ducted Heat Pump (Split/Pkg)	No HSPF/HSPF2 minimum
	AHRI Certified Ductless Heat Pump	≥ HSPF 9; HSPF2 8.1*

*For units that have both HSPF and HSPF2, the HSPF rating will be used to determine eligibility.

Additional requirements for ductless equipment

Your new ductless system must be AHRI Certified® as a variable speed mini-split and multi-split heat pump and use inverter technology, and be a minimum of ¾ ton in heating mode.
At least one indoor head must be installed in the main living (high-flow) area of the home; bedroom only installations do not qualify.
Attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may qualify for a ductless heat pump rebate if they meet the following criteria. Any qualifying ADU must:
- Be occupied full time
- Be a completely separate living area with no venting from the primary dwelling
- Include a fully-functioning kitchen and a full bathroom

Rebate requirements

You will need an electronic image of your paid installation invoice and purchase receipt for your installed product(s). These documents must include: an installation date, installation address, brand, model number(s) of all rebated equipment (include the heat pump, air handler and/or coil model number on the invoice), and amount paid.
Your rebate application must be submitted within 30 days of equipment purchase.
Rebates only available on new, qualifying equipment.
Equipment that is replaced under warranty will not be eligible for second rebate.
One rebate per qualified single-family residence.
Rebate cannot exceed the pre-tax purchase price of any rebated product.

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.