Home energy audits in Seattle

Amount Not published

Who qualifies PSE customers using PSE-approved contractors; PSE says about 50% of its customers qualify for higher Efficiency Boost amounts

Amount $2,000 instant rebate when converting from oil heat to a qualified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump through a participating contractor, plus a $4,000 bonus for moderate-income households (81%-150% of area median income, e.g., $116,650-$246,600 for 4 people) - up to $6,000

Who qualifies Seattle households heating with oil; bonus for 81-150% AMI; households below the lower limit may get a free conversion through the Office of Housing; oil tank must be decommissioned per Seattle Fire Department rules

Amount $750 per home via contractor instant discount, $750 instant coupon at Puget Sound-area Home Depot or Lowe's stores, or $750 post-purchase rebate (Tier 3 or 4 NEEA-qualified, ENERGY STAR models)

Who qualifies Seattle City Light residential customers; DIY rebate form due within 93 days of purchase

Amount Air-source heat pumps under 5.4 tons: SEER2 15.2 with HSPF2 8.1+ $300; HSPF2 8.5+ $400; SEER2 16.0 with HSPF2 9.5+ $600 (instant discount passed through the contractor's bid)

Who qualifies City Light customers using a contractor who buys from a participating distributor; DIY installs not eligible

Amount $1,500 when replacing electric resistance heat with a qualifying ducted or ductless air-source heat pump; $2,400 for Efficiency Boost (income-qualified) customers

Who qualifies PSE single-family residential electric customers whose primary heat is PSE-supplied electric resistance; must use a PSE Recommended Energy Professional or Trade Ally

Amount $1,000 for qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heaters; $1,100 through Efficiency Boost

Who qualifies PSE electric customers in existing single-family homes (instant via participating retailers or installers, or post-purchase form)

Amount Heat pumps replacing zonal or electric forced-air heat: ductless $1,000 (up to 4 units) or $650 (5+ units); air-source $1,000; variable-speed $2,000 when replacing an electric forced-air furnace. A variable-speed heat pump replacing non-electric heat or an existing heat pump: $1,000. Homes with existing electric heat can also get 7-year 0% loans up to $20,000. Amounts for insulation, windows, duct sealing and thermostats were not checked.

Who qualifies Tacoma Power customers; heat pumps, insulation, windows, duct sealing and thermostats; income-qualified customers may get deferred loans and rebates. Heat pumps must be AHRI-certified, rated at least HSPF2 7.5 and SEER2 14.3, and installed by a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor (DIY installs are not eligible); ductless units must be in the main area of the home

Amount Heat pumps, as an instant rebate off the registered contractor's bill: ducted conversion $1,800 (minimum 7.5 HSPF2 / 13.8 SEER2); ducted inverter-driven $2,500 (minimum 8.5 HSPF2 / 13.8 SEER2). Amounts for windows, insulation and water heaters were not checked.

Who qualifies PUD customers working with a PUD-registered contractor (heat pumps, windows, insulation, water heaters); post-purchase rebates for thermostats, heat pump water heaters, washers and dryers within 90 days. Heat pump rebates are for homes where electric heat is the primary heat source: single-family homes, manufactured homes, and units in buildings of up to four attached homes

Amount $4,000 rebate on a heat pump system

Who qualifies Income-qualified PSE customers currently heating with natural gas (eligibility checked by household size, income and county)

Amount Varies by local administrator; eligible equipment includes heat pumps, induction cooking, heat pump water heaters, heat pump dryers, and panel/wiring upgrades

Who qualifies Households at or below 150% of area median income (plus small businesses and adult family homes); not all administrators serve every group