Ductless Heat Pumps

Cuctless heat pumps: efficient heating and cooling

Benefits

Better air quality

Year-round comfort

Use up to 50% less energy (and money!) on heating

Rebates

Chelan PUD offers ductless heat pump rebates per dwelling unit.

$2,500

Manufactured Home

For manufactured homes with 1 to 4 dwelling units under the same roof installed by a licensed HVAC contractor

$2,000

Family Home

For homes with 1 to 4 dwelling units under the same roof installed by a licensed HVAC contractor

$1,500

Multi-Family Home

For homes with 5 or more dwelling units under the same roof installed by a licensed HVAC contractor

* Rebate amounts apply to applications received through December 31, 2023. Beginning April 1, 2023, all ductless heat pumps must be installed by a certified HVAC contractor to qualify for a Chelan PUD rebate. Rebates paid cannot exceed total project costs.

30% Tax Credit

In addition to Chelan PUD rebates, homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit of 30% of project costs up to a maximum of $2,000. Tax credits may require greater equipment efficiency than Chelan PUD rebates. Before purchasing your ductless heat pump, verify eligibility at the EnergyStar website.

Yes! Your ductless heat pump qualifies for low-rate EnergySmart financing.

Business owners: Check out our incentives for ductless heat pumps in your commercial buildings.

Participant Feedback

What your neighbors say about their new ductless heat pumps:

"It was a nice bonus to get the rebate for our older house. Ductless heat pumps are the future!"

"This heat pump is awesome year-round! The current incentive rocks!"

98% of past participants would recommend a ductless heat pump (and rebate!) to their friend.

Eligibility

Is your home eligible for a rebate?

1. Your Home and Heating

Any existing home type (no new construction)

Primarily heated with electric, permanently-installed heat (baseboard, wall heaters, forced air furnace, radiant heat, ceiling cable, plug-in, or an electric boiler/water heater attached to a zoned hydronic floor heating system)

2. New Ductless Heat Pump

3. Installation

4. Paperwork

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Contractor Application

5. When to Apply

6. Special Cases

Limited to one rebate per dwelling unit.

Apply

1. Select Contractor and Qualifying Equipment

Pick a local certified contractor to install your ductless heat pump. Work with your contractor to make sure your ductless heat pump has an AHRI certificate showing HSPF2 and SEER2.

2. Install Your Ductless Heat Pump

Work with your contractor to make sure your home and equipment are eligible.

3. Send in Paperwork

Gather your paperwork and send them (or ask your contractor to submit them) to conservation@chelanpud.org or:

Chelan County PUD
PO Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231

What Happens Next?

We'll review your paperwork and contact you if anything is missing.

With your paperwork complete, we'll confirm your eligibility and might schedule an inspection to make sure your ductless heat pump was installed correctly.

If all checks out, you'll receive your rebate check in the mail 6-8 weeks after we receive your complete application.

Ductless Heat Pumps on the Power Hour

On the Power Hour

Griselda Gonzalez, energy efficiency representative, answers a customer question live about how her winter electric bills have changed since switching from baseboards to a ductless heat pump at home on Episode #2 of the Power Hour hosted by Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency marketing strategist. [From 11:22 to 13:56]
Josh Mitchell, residential energy advisor, answers a customer question live about what temperature set-points he recommends for saving energy without sacrificing comfort and what "e-heat" means on a heat pump on Episode #3 of the Power Hour hosted by Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency marketing strategist. [From 13:00 to 17:19]
Josh Mitchell, residential energy advisor, answers a customer question live about how many heads he recommends for your new ductless mini split on Episode #3 of the Power Hour hosted by Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency marketing strategist. [From 25:12 to 29:34]

We're Here for You

Questions? Talk with a Chelan PUD energy adviser. Call (509) 661-8008 or email conservation@chelanpud.org.

Common Questions

The cost of an installed ductless system with a single indoor head generally runs between $3,000 and $5,000.

Additional heads and greater heating and cooling capacities will increase costs. We recommend getting three bids for comparison.
"We have received many questions about the DIY installs of mini-splits," explains Josh Mitchell, residential energy advisor. "After evaluating the energy savings of self-installed ductless heat pumps for over 18 months, we determined that DIY installs do not save energy like contractor equipment and installations.

"I would really encourage you to reach out to a local HVAC contractor as I think the products you find sold through them will last longer and the install will be of higher quality than if you purchase and install your ductless heat pump yourself."

Beginning on April 1, 2023, all ductless heat pumps must be installed by a certified HVAC contractor to qualify for a Chelan PUD rebate.

Local Contractors

Dryden
(509) 433-1540
Wenatchee
(509) 884-5229
alpineaire.net
Wenatchee
(509) 662-6846
East Wenatchee
(509) 884-5463
cascademechanical.com
Chelan
(509) 682-5923 or (800) 682-5923
No PTCS testing
Cashmere
(509) 387-5403
central-air-solutions-hvac-contractor.business.site
Wenatchee
(509) 881-9120
centralwashingtonheating.com
Wenatchee
(509) 663-3557
chelanvalleyheatingandcooling.com
Manson
(509) 630-0780
climatekwenatchee.com
East Wenatchee
(509) 881-5556
chooseccr.com
Wenatchee
(509) 668-8108
East Wenatchee
(509) 886-8154
Manson
(509) 551-1375
Wenatchee
(509) 670-4009
dicksheatingwenatchee.com
Wenatchee
(509) 884-6444
East Wenatchee
(509) 679-8047
holdensheatingandair.com
Chelan
(509) 682-8814
jacobshvacr.com
Wenatchee
(509) 293-1441
jaysheatandair.com
Wenatchee
(509) 679-6570
Entiat
(509) 784-5336
Chelan
(509) 682-2128
northcascadesheating.net
Entiat
(509) 784-4822
callpatriot.net
Wenatchee
(509) 662-6262
salcidoconnection.com
East Wenatchee
(509) 884-6868
heatandairconditionwenatchee.com
Wenatchee
(509) 662-3412
Cashmere
(509) 782-1026

Disclaimer: This list is provided as a convenience for Chelan County PUD customers. Chelan County PUD makes no representations or warranties regarding the qualifications or quality of workmanship of any of the listed contractors, nor is the listing to be considered an endorsement of any such contractor. The customer is solely responsible for arrangements for, and results of, any work performed by the contractor.

The state Department of Labor and Industries maintains a database of licensed contractors.

Contractors: If you would like to be listed here, please mail a copy of your license and bonding certification along with contact information to Chelan County PUD, Conservation Department, P.O. Box 1231, Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231.