Heat pumps by metro · Oregon · Washington · checked October 19, 2026

Heat pumps in Portland

Heating runs from fall to spring here, but deep cold is rare, so seasonal heating efficiency (HSPF2) and quiet running matter more than output at 5°F. At Oregon prices a cold-climate heat pump delivers heat for about $16.72 per million Btu, against $16.95 for a high-efficiency gas furnace.

A kitchen table with a house floor plan, a laser measure, a tape measure and a laptop showing the plan
Climate Zone 4C 4,104 heating and 508 cooling degree days a year
Cold-climate heat pump $16.72 per million Btu seasonal COP 2.8 for this climate
Gas furnace (95%) $16.95 per million Btu a heat pump beats gas here above a seasonal COP of 2.8
Heat pump programs 3 of 7 open Amounts and equipment rules

Climate and sizing

Heating runs from fall to spring here, but deep cold is rare, so seasonal heating efficiency (HSPF2) and quiet running matter more than output at 5°F. This is a marine climate: mild all year, so a small system sized to the real load runs quietly and efficiently. Whatever the climate, the system should be sized from a room-by-room load calculation (ACCA Manual J), not from the size of the old air conditioner or furnace: an oversized heat pump short-cycles, dehumidifies poorly and costs more.

IECC 2021 climate zone
4C
Heating degree days (65°F)
4,104
Cooling degree days (65°F)
508
Weather station
PORTLAND INTL AP, OR US
Seasonal COP for planning
2.8 cold-climate · 2.5 standard
Typical home
built around 1966; 52% owner-occupied

Degree days: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. Climate zone: IECC 2021 (PNNL county list). Housing: Census American Community Survey. Seasonal COP: Seasonal COP for a whole heating season, including electric backup heat and defrost, for a heat pump sized for mild to cold weather. Planning values set slightly below modelled results (Dunsky/CCI 2024) because field studies (RDH for FortisBC; Yukon pilot) came in lower. Above 6,000 degree-days the values rest on one partial-season pilot in Whitehorse, so we use the low end of the band from 7,000 degree-days (Yellowknife).

What heat costs to run in Portland

Cost per million Btu of heat delivered into the house, at Oregon's average residential prices from the EIA (electricity for July 2026, gas as an annual average). A typical older house in a cold climate uses 50 to 100 million Btu of heat a year; a house in the South uses far less. Here a heat pump costs less to run than a 95% gas furnace whenever its seasonal COP is above 2.8, which a cold-climate system reaches in this climate.

Delivered heat cost by fuel in Portland
Heating system Cost per million Btu of heat vs cheapest Based on
Cold-climate heat pump $16.72 cheapest seasonal COP 2.8 for this climate
Natural gas furnace (95%) $16.95 +1% $1.61 per therm (2025 average)
Standard heat pump $18.72 +12% seasonal COP 2.5
Electric furnace or baseboards $46.80 +180% 16.0¢ per kWh (July 2026)

Against electric resistance heat (baseboards or an electric furnace), even a standard heat pump cuts the heating bill by about 60%.

Prices: EIA electricity · EIA natural gas. Your own rate plan may differ, especially on a time-of-use or heat pump rate.

Heat pump rebates in Portland

Every heat pump program we found for the Portland area, with the equipment rule that decides which models qualify. Checked against each program's own page on October 19, 2026. Most utility programs need an AHRI-matched system; check the exact pairing in the AHRI directory before you sign.

Energy Trust of Oregon heat pump incentives

Open · limits apply

Energy Trust of Oregon

Heat pump amountsDucted heat pump replacing an electric forced-air furnace: $1,000 single-family or manufactured ($3,000 Savings Within Reach); $3,000 duplex-to-fourplex or townhome; $3,000 rental; $4,000 Regional Promotion (Coos, Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Wallowa) and Manufactured Home Heat Pump Promotion. Extended capacity heat pump: $1,000 ($2,000 Savings Within Reach); $2,000 for multi-unit or townhome, rental and Regional Promotion. Ductless heat pump: $800 ($1,800 Savings Within Reach); $1,800 attached homes and rentals;…

Equipment ruleDucted: 'HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater', with electric backup and 'thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower'. Ductless: 'Must have an HSPF2 of 8.10 or greater', with the highest-capacity indoor unit in the main living space. Extended capacity: a central ducted system meeting 'the CEE Tier 1 Path A criteria', with no backup gas heat. No ENERGY STAR or NEEP rule for space heating.

Other conditionsThe Manufactured Home Heat Pump Promotion says 'Must use a participating contractor'. For the other offers the page does not state a contractor requirement.

Statusoffered (Oregon only); no dates or funding status on the page (modified September 4, 2026)

energytrust.org ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program (HP3)

Closed now

Oregon Department of Energy

Heat pump amounts$2,000 per eligible residence, taken off the heat pump price by an approved contractor.

Equipment ruleHSPF2 of 8.1 or greater and SEER2 of 16 or more (ducted, ductless and split systems). The heat pump must be installed after the program start date.

Other conditionsOnly ODOE-approved, registered and trained contractors can apply, with one application per heat pump.

StatusOwner-occupied homes: 'Round 1 and Round 2 funding is fully reserved' ($0 available). Rentals: $2,508,000 available (1,254 of 6,000 incentives). New construction: $6,652,000 (3,326 of 4,000). Figures 'Updated October 1, 2026'.

oregon.gov ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Oregon Community Heat Pump Deployment Program

Closed now

Oregon Department of Energy via regional administrators (Earth Advantage for Metro, North Coast and Mid-Valley)

Heat pump amountsUp to $5,000 for a minimum-efficiency heat pump or $7,000 for a higher-efficiency one, plus up to a $4,000 grant for a panel, weatherization or structural items.

Equipment ruleNot stated on the page. The specifications are in program rules OAR 330-270-0040 (6) and (8), which were not read.

Other conditionsDelivered through the regional administrator (Earth Advantage).

StatusMetro (Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington): 'Funding Fully Reserved' / 'Not Accepting Applications'. Mid-Valley (Marion, Polk, Yamhill): the same. North Coast (Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook): 'Funding Available' / 'Accepting Applications'.

oregon.gov ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program

Closed now

Oregon Department of Energy

Heat pump amountsNot stated on the page.

Equipment ruleNot stated on the page.

Other conditionsODOE-approved contractors reserve and receive the rebate and must pass the full savings to the dwelling owner.

StatusGeneral program closed: 'ODOE's general program funding has been completely reserved, and the agency is no longer accepting applications.' Separate tribal allocations are open.

oregon.gov ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Clark Public Utilities heat pump and ductless heat pump rebates (Clark County, WA)

Open

Clark Public Utilities

Heat pump amountsDuctless heat pump: $900 for a single- or multi-head system. Heat Pump Program: $1,000 for converting an electric forced-air furnace to a central heat pump; $1,250 for converting an electric forced-air furnace to a central variable-speed heat pump; $500 for replacing a heat pump or electric zonal heat with a central variable-speed heat pump.

Equipment ruleMinimum 7.5 HSPF2 for both ductless and central systems. Ductless must replace permanently installed cable ceiling heat, baseboard heat, wall heaters or an electric furnace, and the unit must be new. Central heat pumps are for electrically heated homes; new construction is eligible unless in the New Homes Performance program.

Other conditionsDuctless: 'completely installed by a contractor properly licensed in Washington'; 'self-installations do not qualify for a utility rebate'. Central: 'must be installed by a contractor participating in the utility's Contractor Network.'

clarkpublicutilities.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Energy Friendly Homes (Portland Clean Energy Fund)

Open

City of Portland PCEF

Heat pump amountsNo-cost or low-cost upgrades, including ducted or ductless heat pumps. No dollar amount is stated.

Equipment ruleNot stated.

Other conditionsA participating program contractor does an on-site assessment, and the homeowner and the Quality Assurance Provider approve the plan before installation.

energyfriendlyhomes.com ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Cooling Portland (free portable heat pump cooling/heating units)

Closed now

City of Portland PCEF

Heat pump amountsA free, installed portable heat pump cooling and heating unit.

Equipment ruleProgram-supplied 'efficient portable cooling / heating units'.

Other conditionsProgram-delivered.

Statusclosed: 'The Cooling Portland program is no longer accepting applications for cooling units'; earlier applicants are on a waitlist

portland.gov ↗ · checked October 19, 2026

Federal

Federal tax credit (25C)

Ended

No 25C credit for a heat pump placed in service after December 31, 2025. Heat pumps installed in 2025 are claimed on 2025 returns.

irs.gov ↗

High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates

The federal rebate (formerly HEAR) pays up to $8,000 toward an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump for income-qualified households, through the state. Since May 29, 2026 it covers only upgrades from existing electric equipment, and the installer must be on the state's contractor list. Each state runs its own program; the status is in the list above.

Program rules ↗

Audit programs, other rebates and help for lower-income homes: our Portland guide.

Systems that suit Portland

The certified systems that heat most efficiently at 5°F, and those that cool most efficiently, on current refrigerants, from ENERGY STAR's US listings. Rebadged twins with identical ratings are folded into one row.

Central systems that heat best in the cold (2 tons and up)

Central systems that heat best in the cold (2 tons and up) for Portland
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at 5°F COP at 5°F HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Samsung Hylex AC060FCUPCG FEMUU1A60S001R 56,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton 43,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.58 9.0 17.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734250
Samsung Hylex AC048FCUPCG FEMTT7A60S001R 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 40,500 BTU/h 84% of rated 2.52 8.5 16.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217734248
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-60U3TH5 AUH-48UX3TEH3 Same ratings also listed as Multi MFG 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 37,000 BTU/h 77% of rated 2.52 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215270433
Lennox Elite EL21KLV SERIES EL21KLV-036-230A** CK40HT-30B-**+TDR 30,800 BTU/h 3-ton 22,600 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.48 9.0 18.5 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217443282
Midea MVB Series MOE30-36HFN10-M3X MVBDM-36HWFN10-WC3 36,000 BTU/h 3-ton 36,000 BTU/h 100% of rated 2.46 10.0 18.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216967947
Hisense Hi-PRO HD AUWR-6024P AUH-6024 Same ratings also listed as Multi MFG 57,000 BTU/h 5-ton 42,000 BTU/h 74% of rated 2.46 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 214855379
Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and Concord A7CP21V Series A7CP21V36P-**A 7EH30BX-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as AC PRO 30,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22,400 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.46 9.0 19.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217446281
GE Appliances and Haier NS21H Series NS21H36MA5-**A NCHC30BT5*-**+TDR 30,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22,400 BTU/h 73% of rated 2.46 9.0 17.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217642661

Mini-splits that heat best in the cold

Mini-splits that heat best in the cold for Portland
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size Heat at 5°F COP at 5°F HSPF2 SEER2 Refrigerant AHRI #
Midea M3O Series M3OX430-27HFN8-M1 Same ratings also listed as Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet 27,000 BTU/h 2.5-ton 21,400 BTU/h 79% of rated 2.80 10.0 22.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218461516
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH12KTAP1 ASUH12KTAS 15,300 BTU/h 1-ton 16,200 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.62 13.7 31.5 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216018256
Hitachi airCore700 PAS-18BUFASDQ1-LAC PCI-B18UFA1DQ 18,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 15,000 BTU/h 83% of rated 2.60 11.0 27.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217450776
York airCore700 YPAS18BUFASDQ1 YPCIB18UFA1DQ Same ratings also listed as Hitachi 20,000 BTU/h 1.5-ton 16,200 BTU/h 81% of rated 2.60 11.0 25.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218694242
York Y600 YRACGJ09WHAA YRAKGJ09PHAA Same ratings also listed as Hitachi 9,000 BTU/h 1-ton 8,400 BTU/h 93% of rated 2.57 11.4 23.0 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218037188
Carrier 45M Series 37MARAQ24AA3 45MAHAQ24XA3 Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Midea, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, Payne and WeatherMaker, Kenmore, LPS Legacy, Smart Comfort 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.1 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215323752
Bosch BMS Series BMS500-AAS024-1CSXRD BMS500-AAU024-1AHWXD Same ratings also listed as Midea, Moovair, Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet, Cooper & Hunter, ACiQ, Blueridge, AC PRO, CanAir 25,000 BTU/h 2-ton 19,600 BTU/h 78% of rated 2.54 11.7 23.0 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215223306
Fujitsu AIRSTAGE H-Series AOUH15KTAP1 ASUH15KTAS 17,400 BTU/h 1-ton 18,400 BTU/h 106% of rated 2.52 13.0 28.7 R-32 ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216018257

Central systems that cool most efficiently

Central systems that cool most efficiently for Portland
Brand Outdoor / indoor model Size SEER2 EER2 HSPF2 COP at 5°F Refrigerant AHRI #
Carrier Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump 27VNA324A*030* CVAMA4421XMA*+UI Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 27,600 BTU/h 2-ton 23.0 14.0 9.5 2.06 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217624611
Bryant Evolution 23 VS Heat Pump 293VAN048**AA* FE5BNBD60L*+UI Same ratings also listed as Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 23.0 12.5 9.5 1.98 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215931505
Carrier Infinity 23 VS Heat Pump 27VNA336A*030* CVAVA6124XMA*+UI Same ratings also listed as Bryant, Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands, ACiQ, Kenmore 37,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22.5 12.5 8.5 2.06 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 215936924
Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands SmartSense 23 VS HP B5H3V36*K*AAA* EVM5X61M24A*+WALLCON Same ratings also listed as Kenmore 37,600 BTU/h 3-ton 22.5 12.5 8.5 2.04 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218411807
York LX SERIES YH960E2C11 CTM60C5CGS1+JMC17C2SN1+CC Same ratings also listed as Coleman and Luxaire, Kenmore 48,000 BTU/h 4-ton 22.0 12.0 9.0 2.00 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218026792
Mitsubishi Electric P series 5HCL9036A1000A* 5TEM9D04AC31SA* 40,000 BTU/h 3-ton 21.2 12.1 9.2 2.10 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 217497618
Lennox DAVE LENNOX SIGNATURE SL22KLV SERIES SL22KLV-060-230A** CK40[C,U]T-60C-**+TDR 51,000 BTU/h 4.5-ton 21.1 11.7 9.0 1.96 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 216776120
Lennox Elite EL21KLV SERIES EL21KLV-024-230A** CK40HT-24B-**+TDR Same ratings also listed as Armstrong Air, AirEase, Ducane and Concord 24,000 BTU/h 2-ton 21.0 13.5 8.2 1.90 R-454B ENERGY STAR Cold Climate 218745112

Brands with the most cold-climate models

Outdoor models that meet ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, by brand. Each brand page has the warranty, product lines and best models.

Heat pump brands for Portland
Brand ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Best COP at 5°F All certified models Price tier
Midea 523 2.89 629 Mid-range
Gree 368 2.40 406 Mid-range
Mitsubishi Electric 241 3.28 369 Premium
Innovair, Stelpro, Dettson and Ouellet 209 2.80 220 Mid-range
Innova (formerly Ephoca) 191 2.30 191 Premium
TCL 166 2.25 176 Not rated
Blueridge 161 2.54 202 Budget
Heil, Tempstar, Comfortmaker, KeepRite and other ICP brands 146 2.89 275 Budget to premium
Moovair 136 2.89 152 Mid-range
Bryant 123 2.89 219 Budget to premium
Carrier 123 2.89 201 Budget to premium
Comfort-Aire and Century 123 2.44 151 Mid-range

Compare every brand · All 43 brand pages and every certified name

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