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Save with Commercial Heating and Equipment

Upgrade your business with energy-efficient heating, cooling, and controls to reduce energy use and operating costs.

Tacoma Power offers rebates for qualifying heat pumps, HVAC equipment, variable-frequency drives, thermostats, and other energy-saving upgrades.

Heating Equipment Incentive Options

  • Upgrade from any primary heat source
    • $300 per ton
  • Retrofit from an electric resistance primary heat source
    • $1,000 per ton
  • Upgrade
    • $150/ton
  • Retrofit
    • $1000/ton
  • Retrofits only 
    • $450/unit
  • Retrofits only
    • $470/horsepower on air handling unit fans
    • $230/per horsepower for pumps
  • Retrofits only
    • $400 per ton.
  • $150 per unit for connected thermostat with electric heat
  • $50 per unit for connected thermostat for electric air conditioning

Program Requirements

To qualify for a Tacoma Power HVAC rebate:

  • New qualifying equipment must be installed at a business location within Tacoma Power’s Service territory.
  • Equipment must meet the technical specifications and efficiency requirements listed on the applicable rebate form.
  • Additional eligibility requirements may vary by equipment type and project.
  • Review the rebate application and equipment requirements before purchasing or installing equipment.

Not sure whether your project qualifies? Contact our Business Energy Experts before you begin.

Planning a larger project?

Large-scale or more complex energy-efficiency projects may qualify for Tacoma Power’s Custom Retrofit Program, which can cover up to 70% of eligible project costs.

How to get started

  1. Check your equipment

    Review the rebate requirements to make sure the equipment you’re considering is eligible.

  2. Talk with us

    Our business energy experts can help confirm eligibility and available rebates before you purchase or install equipment.

    Call: 253-502-8619
    Email: bizrebates@tacoma.gov

  3. Submit your application

    You may submit equipment rebate applications before installation or within 180 days after installation.

    Include a final invoice and post-installation photos with your application.

    Apply for an commercial rebate

*Program requirements and rebate amounts are subject to change without notice. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer, or product. Tacoma Power makes no express or implied warranties of these products.

Payment is subject to the rebate terms and conditions. Tacoma Power reserves the right to verify sales transactions and inspect installations before issuing rebates. Incorrect or incomplete information may delay or cancel rebate processing.