Cowlitz PUD
Energy Efficiency Services
961 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 3007
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-9514
(800) 631-1131

Ducted Heat Pump Upgrade or Conversion

Ducted Heat Pump Upgrade or Conversion logo
Air-source heat pumps use up to 40% less energy than electric resistance heating systems like furnaces, baseboards, and wall heaters. They also provide cooling, so a single system can deliver year-round comfort for your home. Newer heat pumps work well in lower temperatures making them a good choice in all climates.

Heat pumps use electricity and refrigerant lines to move heat from one location to another, which is more energy efficient than creating heat. They transfer the heat out of the home in the summer and into the home during the winter. When properly installed by a trained HVAC technician, an air-source heat pump can deliver up to three times more heat energy to a home than the electrical energy it consumes.
  • Provides heating and cooling in one unit.
  • High efficiency fans reduce noise inside the home and stabilize indoor temperatures.
  • Compatible with smart thermostats.

Incentive Information

To be eligible for a rebate, the heat pump must be installed by a PUD Qualified Heat Pump Contractor. The new heat pump must meet the federal minimum efficiency standards of 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2.

Upgrade to a qualifying variable speed heat pump from non-electric heat, zonal electric heat, or an electric heat pump: $200

Heat pump conversion from electric forced-air furnace only:
Non-variable speed heat pump: $1,000
Variable speed heat pump: $1,200
Requirements
1. You must be an active Cowlitz PUD customer served by a residential rate. To be eligible for a rebate, your account must be in good standing. Cowlitz PUD reserves the right to withhold rebate funds and apply to past-due account balance.

2. New and existing single-family homes and manufactured homes are eligible.

3. Cowlitz PUD does not offer a rebate for heat pumps installed in garages or shops. Customers who convert a garage or shop area to a living space are required to obtain a permit from Cowlitz County Building and Planning. For this type of project, Cowlitz PUD will offer a rebate after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued by Cowlitz County Building and Planning.

4. For heat pump upgrades in existing homes, the existing heat type must be non-electric heat, zonal electric heat, or an electric heat pump. For conversions, the existing heat type must be an electric forced-air furnace only.

5. Heating Season Performance Factor (HSPF2) is the standard test for overall heating efficiency. The higher the HSPF2, the more efficiently the heat pump operates. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER2) is the rating for cooling performance. The higher the SEER2, the more efficiently the heat pump cools. For heat pump upgrade and conversion rebates, the new heat pump must meet the federal minimum efficiency standards of 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2.

6. The installed heat pump must have an AHRI certificate of product ratings. All components of the heat pump, including indoor and outdoor components, must be AHRI-tested and certified and meet all other measure requirements.

7. Work must be performed by a contractor listed on the PUD’s Qualified Heat Pump Contractor list.

8. Heat pump must be installed and commissioned according to Bonneville Power Administration’s current air-source heat pump specifications.

9. Limit of one heat pump rebate, per residence, every 15 years. Homes with a heated floor area greater than 4,500 square feet or with two independent duct systems may qualify for up to two rebates, when two qualifying heat pumps are installed.

10. Program requirements and available rebates are subject to change without prior notice.
Steps to Participate
1. Get bids from one or more of the listed PUD-qualified Heat Pump Contractors.

2. Choose the bid that best meets your needs and make arrangements with the contractor to have the heat pump installed. Rebates will only be provided for installations completed by a PUD-qualified heat pump contractor.

3. Following installation, the contractor will complete the PUD rebate application and provide the PUD with detailed information about the installation.

4. Cowlitz PUD will review and approve the application if it meets program requirements.

5. Cowlitz PUD will mail the rebate in accordance with the terms of the rebate application, within eight weeks of approval.

Contact Cowlitz PUD Energy Efficiency Services at:
(360) 501-9514 • Toll-Free: (800) 631-1131 • Email: eeservices@cowlitzpud.org

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