Efficiency Boost
PSE created the Efficiency Boost program to offer higher rebates on energy-efficient upgrades to income-qualified customers. We want to help you work on improving the comfort and efficiency of your home without breaking the bank. These higher rebates can help put greater energy efficiency, and long-term utility bill savings, within reach.
To get started, refer to the income guidelines below for moderate-income customers. If you think you may qualify, or if you have questions, the next step is to contact an Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482 to establish eligibility. If you don’t qualify for Efficiency Boost, check out our standard residential rebates.
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The increased rebates we offer through Efficiency Boost are compiled in the table below.
Visit the standard residential rebates page for a full list of customer, equipment and rebate requirements. Restrictions apply.
| Program | Upgrade type | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherization | Attic Insulation R-11 or less to R-49 | $1.00 per sq. ft. | |
| Floor Insulation R-11 or less to R-30 | $1.00 per sq. ft. | ||
| Wall Insulation R-0 to R-13 | $1.50 per sq. ft. | ||
| Prescriptive Duct Sealing and Insulation R-0 to R-11 | Up to $800 | ||
| Duct sealing only | Up to $600 | ||
| Prescriptive Air Sealing (attic and/or crawl space) | $0.20 per sq. ft | ||
| Windows | Windows, Single Pane to U30 | $200 per window, up to $2,000 | |
| Windows, Double Pane to U30 | None | ||
| Windows, Single Pane to U22 | $200 per window, up to $2,000 | ||
| Windows, Double Pane to U22 | $200 per window, up to $2,000 | ||
| Water Heat | Hybrid heat pump water heater Tier 3 | $200 | |
| Gas tankless water heater | $500 | ||
| Gas storage water heater | $100 | ||
| Space Heat | ENERGY STAR® or AHRI Certified natural gas boiler (95 percent AFUE) | $1,000 | |
| ENERGY STAR® or AHRI Certified natural gas forced-air furnace (95 percent AFUE) | $1,000 | ||
| Zonal electric resistance to ductless heat pump conversion | $2,400 | ||
| Electric forced-air furnace to heat pump conversion | $2,400 | ||
| Thermostats | Line Voltage Connected Thermostat (PSE-approved models) | $100 | |
| Smart thermostat (ENERGY STAR® models) | $150 | ||
| Appliances | ENERGY STAR® frontload clothes washer | $100 | |
Moderate income guidelines
If your household income 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 household income is below these levels, 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.
|
Number of Persons in Household |
Island County |
King County |
Kitsap County |
Kittitas County |
Lewis County |
Pierce County |
Skagit County |
Snohomish County |
Thurston County |
Whatcom County |
|
1
|
$50,288 |
$71,269 |
$59,344 |
$47,925 |
$44,494 |
$57,263 |
$51,863 |
$71,269 |
$56,869 |
$51,131 |
|
2
|
$57,431 |
$81,450 |
$67,781 |
$54,731 |
$50,850 |
$65,419 |
$59,231 |
$81,450 |
$64,969 |
$58,444 |
|
3
|
$64,631 |
$91,631 |
$76,275 |
$61,594 |
$57,206 |
$73,575 |
$66,656 |
$91,631 |
$73,069 |
$65,756 |
|
4
|
$71,775 |
$101,813 |
$84,713 |
$68,400 |
$63,563 |
$81,731 |
$74,025 |
$101,813 |
$81,169 |
$73,013 |
|
5
|
$77,569 |
$109,969 |
$91,519 |
$73,913 |
$69,840 |
$88,313 |
$79,988 |
$109,969 |
$87,694 |
$78,863 |
|
6
|
$83,306 |
$118,125 |
$98,269 |
$80,055 |
$80,055 |
$94,838 |
$85,894 |
$118,125 |
$94,163 |
$84,713 |
|
7
|
$90,270 |
$126,281 |
$105,075 |
$90,270 |
$90,270 |
$101,363 |
$91,800 |
$126,281 |
$100,688 |
$90,563 |
|
8
|
$100,485 |
$134,438 |
$111,825 |
$100,485 |
$100,485 |
$107,888 |
$100,485 |
$134,438 |
$107,156 |
$100,485 |
|
9
|
$110,700 |
$142,538 |
$118,631 |
$110,700 |
$110,700 |
$114,469 |
$110,700 |
$142,538 |
$113,681 |
$110,700 |
|
10
|
$120,915 |
$150,694 |
$125,381 |
$120,915 |
$120,915 |
$120,994 |
$120,915 |
$150,694 |
$120,915 |
$120,915 |
How it works
Weatherization, windows, water heat and space heat programs
- Review the income guidelines above, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Thermostats and appliances programs
- Review the income guidelines above. If you meet the income requirements for Efficiency Boost, complete an Income Qualification form.
- 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.
- If your rebate is approved, a check will be mailed to you or you will receive credit on your account.
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.