• You must use a contractor who is a PSE Recommended Energy Professional (REP) or PSE Trade Ally to complete the installation. You may not use an out-of-network contractor or complete the work yourself.
• 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.
• 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 must be applied after tax is calculated and cannot exceed the post-tax purchase price of any rebated product.

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

• 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 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.
• Only fully ductless systems qualify. Systems that use any ducting, of any length or size, for delivering conditioned air, including short duct runs from concealed indoor units, do not qualify.
• 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.

• 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.
• Only fully ductless systems qualify. Systems that use any ducting, of any length or size, for delivering conditioned air, including short duct runs from concealed indoor units, do not qualify.

• 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.
• Installers should design, size, and select heat pump systems appropriate to the needs of the home.
• Compressor lock out must be disabled. If not possible, compressor lock out temperature must be set at or below the system balance point.
• For systems that include electric resistance auxiliary heat, it must be locked out so it does not operate when the compressor can still meet the home’s heating load efficiently (defrost cycles and 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 auxiliary 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, the qualified installer completing the project will have you attest to your income eligibility on site to receive the 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.