Benefits
Year-round comfort
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Reliable and long life
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Save energy and money on your bills
Rebates
Chelan PUD offers three heat pump rebates depending on your existing heat source:
Upgrade, Zonal and Conversion.
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$1,400
$4,000*
Conversion: Variable Speed
You have an electric resistance furnace and want a variable speed heat pump with PTCS certification. Requires written pre-approval.
$1,400
$3,500*
Conversion: Standard
You have an electric resistance furnace and want a heat pump with PTCS certification. Requires written pre-approval.
$500
$750*
Upgrade: Variable Speed
You have a heat pump (or zonal heat) and want a more energy efficient, variable speed model with PTCS certification
$500
$700*
Upgrade: Standard
You have a heat pump (or zonal heat) and want a more energy efficient model with PTCS certification
$0
$2,000*
Conversion: Non-PTCS
You have an electric resistance furnace and want a heat pump without PTCS certification. Requires written pre-approval.
* Boosted incentives apply to applications received September 1 through March 31.
Psst — No ducts? No problem. Get cash back on a ductless heat pump.
Business owners:
Check out our incentives for heat pumps in your commercial buildings.
Participant Feedback
What your neighbors say about their new efficient heat pumps:
"Our contractor took the lead on our rebate paperwork and made sure we knew what to buy. We appreciated that."
"I would give it 9/10. Price was a bit higher than I wanted, but it's a superior product and a good team to install."
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Over 92% of past participants would recommend an efficient heat pump (and rebate!) to their friend.
Eligibility
Is your home eligible for an Upgrade or Conversion rebate?
0. Pre-Approval for Conversion Rebates
Have your contractor email conservation@chelanpud.org to obtain written pre-approval from Chelan PUD for your rebate for a forced-air furnace to heat pump conversion.
1. Your Home and Heating
For an Upgrade Rebate:
With one of the following:
2. New Heat Pump & Installation
Contact your HVAC contractor to make sure your equipment and its installation are eligible for a rebate.
3. Paperwork
Contractors typically submit your application for you. Ask your contractor for the following:
4. When to Apply
5. Special Cases
Homes with heated floor area greater than 4,500 sqft or with two separate duct systems may claim up to two heat pump rebates when two qualifying heat pumps are installed.
Apply
1. Select Contractor
Pick a local PTCS-certified contractor to install your heat pump and to ensure your equipment and its installation are eligible. For conversion rebates, make sure your contractor requests written pre-approval from Chelan PUD.
2. Install Your Heat Pump
Work with your contractor to make sure an eligible heat pump is installed using PTCS testing for higher PTCS rebates.
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 heat pump was installed correctly.
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If all checks out, you'll receive your rebate check in the mail 6-8 weeks after we receive your complete application.
Heat Pumps on the Power Hour
We're Here for You
Questions? Talk with a Chelan PUD energy adviser. Call (509) 661-8008 or email conservation@chelanpud.org.
Bigfoot's Big Heat Pump Rebate
Contractors
The following contractors serving Chelan County are PTCS-certified. To be eligible for a rebate, a PTCS-certified contractor must install your heat pump. You can also search for a contractor.