Upgrading to an efficient heat pump is a good way to save on heating costs.
Are you considering converting to a high efficiency heat pump? PUD 3's heat pump incentive program may be able to help.
Heat Pumps come in many different efficiency levels. For the greatest efficiency, and to “future-proof” your equipment, consider installing an inverter-driven “variable speed” heat pump. PUD 3 offers incentives for those that are the most energy efficient. Please see residential heat pump program requirements below.
Commercial Customers looking for heat pump incentives, please call the PUD 3 Conservation Department for more details at (360) 426-0777.
Residential Heat Pump Program Requirements and Incentives
A site-built or manufactured home may qualify for PUD 3’s air source heat pump conversion program.
- The new heat pump must be installed according to the Air Source Heat Pump Installation Specifications found on BPA's website.
- The new heat pump (if manufactured before 1/1/2023) must have a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) rating of 8.8 or higher and a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 15.0 or higher and must be AHRI tested and certified.
- HSPF2/SEER2 heat pumps manufactured after 1/1/2023, must have a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2 (HSPF2) rating of 7.5 or higher and a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (SEER2) rating of 14.3 or higher and must be AHRI tested and certified.
- Please check with your local permitting agencies (Washington State Labor & Industries, Mason County or City of Shelton) to see what permitting your installation is subjected to.
- The customer or certified HVAC contractor must fill out and submit the Air-Source Heat Pump Form (PDF) to the PUD 3 conservation department documenting the condition of the home's existing heating system and the intended operating strategy.
- Duct sealing is recommended. Please see our Insulation Incentives section for incentive and program information.
- Duct sealing forms and information can be found on BPA's website.
- Submit verification photos of installed equipment. See this link for an example.
Incentive Amounts
$1250 - for existing electric forced air furnace to single speed heat pump.
$1560 - for existing electric forced air furnace to variable speed heat pump.
$600 - for existing heat pump and new construction to variable speed heat pump.