Efficiency Boost

The service provided was excellent and the insulation that went into my attic has made my house so much cooler this summer. What a difference. Thank you for making my life better.
– PSE Efficiency Boost customer

Efficiency Boost offers higher rebates on energy-efficient upgrades to income-qualified customers. We want to help you improve the comfort and efficiency of your home without breaking the bank so you can lower your bill long term.

To get started, check the income guidelines below for moderate-income customers. Contact an Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482 to verify your eligibility or ask questions. If you don’t qualify for Efficiency Boost, check out our standard residential rebates.

Moderate income guidelines

If your gross household monthly income (income before taxes and authorized deductions) is above the maximum Efficiency Boost income levels listed below, specific to which county you live in, check out our standard residential rebates. If you live in a manufactured home, you may receive a higher rebate for making upgrades to your home, even if you do not qualify for Efficiency Boost.

*If your income is below the minimum income range, check out PSE’s no-cost Home Weatherization Assistance program, administered through your local community agency.

You may also qualify for additional assistance programs.

How it works

Weatherization program

1. Review the income guidelines, and contact an Energy Advisor (EA) to discuss Efficiency Boost eligibility. The EA will guide you through next steps and can provide referrals to Recommended Energy Professionals (REPs), who are approved to deliver weatherization Efficiency Boost rebates.
• 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.
• The PSE Recommended Energy Professional or Trade Ally will be able to determine if your home qualifies for PSE weatherization rebates after an on-site visit.
2. Once you’ve selected a Recommended Energy Professional and they have confirmed your home’s eligibility, they will ask you to sign an income qualification form to confirm that you meet eligibility requirements prior to installation.
3. After installation, the REP will submit your signed incentive application and income qualification form to PSE and provide you with an instant rebate. Incentives will be paid directly to the REP, who will deduct the incentive amount from your invoice, reducing your out-of-pocket cost. You are responsible for paying the balance of the invoice.

Note: You must use a REP or Trade Ally to receive weatherization rebates.

Windows, water heat and space heat programs

If the work has not been completed…

1. Review the income guidelines, and contact an Energy Advisor (EA) to discuss eligibility. The EA will guide you through next steps and can provide referrals to Recommended Energy Professionals (REPs), who are approved to deliver Efficiency Boost rebates.
2. Once you’ve selected a Recommended Energy Professional, they will ask you to sign an income qualification form to confirm that you meet eligibility requirements prior to installation.
3. After installation, the REP will submit your signed incentive application and income qualification form to PSE and provide you with an instant rebate. Incentives will be paid directly to the REP, who will deduct the incentive amount from your invoice, reducing your out-of-pocket cost. You are responsible for paying the balance of the invoice.

If the work has been completed, or you’re using a non-PSE Trade Ally (including DIY)…

1. Review the income guidelines, and make sure that your household income falls below the maximum limit.
2. Download and sign an income qualification form to confirm that you meet the income eligibility requirements.
3. Complete a windows, electric space heat, gas space heat, or gas water heat rebate form. Note the required documentation for each form. Submit the completed rebate form (as well as supporting documentation listed on form), plus the completed income qualification form, to the email or mail address listed on the rebate form.

Appliances program

1. Review the income guidelines. If you meet the income requirements for Efficiency Boost, complete an income qualification form.
2. Visit the Appliance rebates website to ensure your equipment qualifies. If your equipment qualifies, download an appliance rebate form.
3. Submit the completed rebate form (as well as supporting documentation listed on form), plus the completed Income Qualification form, to the email or mail address listed on the rebate form.
4. Submit the income qualification form along with your rebate application through PSE’s online rebate application portal or to an application email: homeappliancerebates@pse.com for clothes washer rebates and thermostatrebates@pse.com for smart thermostat rebates.
5. If your rebate is approved, payment will be sent to you in the form you requested on the rebate application, either a check or bill credit.

Smart Thermostats program

If you’ve already purchased the equipment:

1. Review the income guidelines. If you meet the income requirements for Efficiency Boost, complete an income qualification form.
2. Submit the income qualification form along with your rebate application to the email or mail address listed on the rebate form.
3. If your rebate is approved, payment will be sent to you in the form you requested on the rebate application, either a check or bill credit.

If you have not already purchased the equipment:

1. Visit the PSE Efficiency Boost Marketplace to purchase a smart thermostat and receive your rebate instantly.

Electric Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters

1. Review the income guidelines. If you meet the income requirements for Efficiency Boost, complete an income qualification form.
2. Visit PSE’s webpage on electric hybrid water heaters to request a coupon. Then visit a participating retail location to use your coupon and receive $500 off your purchase price.
3. To obtain the additional $200 rebate for income-qualified Efficiency Boost customers, download and fill out the rebate application.
4. Submit the completed rebate application (as well as supporting documentation listed on form), plus the completed income qualification form, to the email or mail address listed on the rebate form.

Other opportunities

If your household income is below the moderate income guidelines above, you may also qualify for additional assistance programs offered through PSE. Of important note, please check out the free home upgrade opportunities offered through Home Weatherization Assistance.