Duct Sealing and Duct Insulation
Get the most from your ducts
Leaky, uninsulated air ducts in your heating and cooling system can be a major source of energy loss in your home. On average, about 25% of your heated or cooled air leaks out of improperly sealed and insulated ducts and into crawlspaces, attics, and garages. When your ducts leak, your heating and cooling system must work harder to keep your home comfortable, which means higher utility bills, wasted energy, and greater wear and tear on your equipment. Because ductwork is often out of sight in attics and crawlspaces, you may not notice this energy loss.
Properly sealing and insulating your air ducts also keeps them cleaner, improving indoor air quality and reducing the amount of dust that blows out of the vents and into your home.
Duct Seal and Duct Insulation Incentives
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If you’re paying out of pocket for duct sealing or duct insulation, you may be eligible for a rebate. We’ll cover a portion of the bill from your Tacoma Power Participating Contractor.
We offer the following rebates:
- We offer a $450 duct sealing rebate for residential properties up to four units per building.
- We offer a $120 duct insulation rebate for residential properties up to four units per building.
- We offer a $250 duct sealing rebate for manufactured homes.
- We offer a $120 duct insulation rebate for manufactured homes.
Requirements for a rebate:
- All accessible ducts in unheated areas (such as attics, crawlspaces and garages) must be sealed and insulated to Prescriptive Duct Sealing Specifications.
- Your current primary heat source must be either an electric forced air furnace or a heat pump.
Not Eligible
- New construction
- Homes previously sealed through the PTCS system or BPA’s Prescriptive Duct Sealing program are not eligible for this rebate unless additional duct sealing has been pre-approved by Tacoma Power.
- DIY projects
How to Apply
Simply fill out the relevant application below, check the box next to the rebate you want to claim and submit it to us.
To learn more, see our Rebates page.
*Program requirements and rebate amounts are subject to change without notice. Check with Tacoma Power for current information. Energy and heating savings are estimates only. Actual savings may vary. Tacoma Power does not make any representations, promises or warranties with respect to actual cost savings from any of the products. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer or product.
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We offer the following loan:
- We offer a $1,000 0% interest loan for duct sealing and a $1,000 0% interest loan for duct insulation when bundled with another Tacoma Power conservation loan project.
Requirements for a rebate:
- Loan must be bundled with another Tacoma Power Conservation loan project.
- All accessible ducts in unheated areas (such as attics, crawlspaces, and garages) must be sealed and insulated to Prescriptive Duct Sealing Specifications.
- Your current primary heat source must be either an electric forced air furnace or a heat pump.
Not Eligible
- New construction
- Homes previously sealed through the PTCS system or BPA’s Prescriptive Duct Sealing program are not eligible for this rebate unless Tacoma Power has pre-approved additional duct sealing.
- DIY projects
How to Apply
Simply fill out the relevant application below, check the box next to the rebate you want to claim and submit it to us.
To learn more, see our Rebates page.
*Program requirements and rebate amounts are subject to change without notice. Check with Tacoma Power for current information. Energy and heating savings are estimates only. Actual savings may vary. Tacoma Power does not make any representations, promises or warranties with respect to actual cost savings from any of the products. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer or product.
Get Started
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Get Bids
Select a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor (or a few) to bid on your ductwork.
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Select a Participating Contractor
Once you’ve selected your Participating Contractor, you can work together to fill out your project application.
It’s here that you’ll indicate which incentive you want to use.
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Submit Your Application
Submit your application to Tacoma Power for project and incentive approval.*
You can submit your application and supporting documents via:
Email
Rebates@tacoma.govMail
Tacoma Power, ATTN: CES
3628 S. 35th St.
Tacoma, WA 98409-3192In person
Tacoma Public Utilities
3628 S. 35th St.
Tacoma, WA 98409*In some situations, your contractor may submit this application on your behalf.
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Get Approved
Once your application is approved, your contractor can begin your upgrade.
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Enjoy the Added Savings and comfort
Enjoy the added savings you added by sealing your leaks.
Some restrictions might apply. Program requirements and incentive amounts are subject to change without notice. Check with Tacoma Power for current information. Energy and heating savings are estimates only. Actual savings may vary. Tacoma Power does not make any representations, promises or warranties with respect to actual cost savings from any of the products. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer or product.