Heating and cooling account for 30 to 50 percent of your electric bill. You can reduce that by installing a high-efficiency heat pump that will warm your home during winter and cool it during summer.
Work with one of Tacoma Power’s participating contractors to install a high-efficiency heat pump system, and you may qualify for an instant rebate toward the cost of the system.
• A heat pump is the most efficient way to cool and heat your home using electricity. It supplies air conditioning when you need it in the summer and the most efficient type of electric heating the rest of the year.
• A heat pump can increase your comfort by cooling and removing unwanted humidity during the summer and by keeping you warm during the winter.
• A high-efficiency Energy Star-qualified heat pump with duct system improvements is about 25 percent more efficient than standard heat pump models.
Click here to see a comparison of annual home heating costs by the type of heating system.
To qualify for the rebate on your new high-efficiency heat pump system:
• You must be a Tacoma Power customer
• For the highest rebates available, your new heat pump system must have a Heating System Performance Factor of 9.0 or greater and a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of 14 or higher
• Your new heat pump system must be installed to meet minimum Performance Tested Comfort Standards (PTCS) program standards and be verified by a trained and certified PTCS contractor
• Your ducts must be sealed according to PTCS program requirements
To qualify for the duct test and repair rebate, the majority of your heating system ductwork must be in the attic or crawlspace. A certified PTCS contractor will test and seal or repair your ductwork to meet minimum program standards.
What rebate are you eligible for?
| Heating equipment | + location of ductwork | + this service | = instant rebate off your installation price |
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Heat pump
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Unheated space, such as a crawl space or attic |
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$1,250 |
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Heat pump
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Heated space, such as a full basement, or tested tight ductwork |
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$750 |
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Heat pump
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Unheated space, such as a crawl space or attic |
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$500 |
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Heat pump
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Heated space, such as a full basement, or tested tight ductwork |
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$150 |
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Heat pump in a new home
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Heated or unheated space |
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$750 |
• Call some of our participating contractors before making your purchase. Tacoma Power recommends getting at least two bids.
• Contact Tacoma Power at 502-8377 or power@cityoftacoma.org for more information.
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