Electric heating systems in site built and manufactured homes are eligible for this program.

Homes with a forced air furnace or boiler fueled by natural gas, oil, or propane are not eligible for incentives. These customers should contact their gas or oil provider to inquire about available programs.

Available Programs

Customers must be upgrading an existing electric forced air furnace to qualify:

PTCS Heat Pump

Ducted heat pump equipment must meet the performance tested comfort systems (PTCS) certification requirements, and the following efficiency standards listed by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

  • HSPF minimum rating of 9.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 7.6 HSPF2
  • SEER minimum rating of 14.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 13.4 SEER2
  • PTCS Heat Pump Commissioning Certification

PTCS Air Source Heat Pump

$1,400

PTCS Variable Speed Heat Pump

$1,600

PTCS Duct Sealing

$200

Non-PTCS Heat Pump

Ducted heat pump equipment must meet the following efficiency standards listed by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

  • HSPF minimum rating of 9.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 7.6 HSPF2
  • SEER minimum rating of 14.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 13.4 SEER2

Non-PTCS Air Source Heat Pump

$800

Non-PTCS Variable Speed Heat Pump

$1,000

 

Customers must be upgrading an existing heat pump or zonal heating system. New Construction also qualifies.

  • Zonal Heat Includes: ceiling cable, baseboards, wall heaters, electric boiler/water heater supplied hydronic system

PTCS Heat Pump

Ducted heat pump equipment must meet the performance tested comfort systems (PTCS) certification requirements, and the following efficiency standards listed by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

  • HSPF minimum rating of 9.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 7.6 HSPF2
  • SEER minimum rating of 14.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 13.4 SEER2
  • PTCS Heat Pump Commissioning Certification

PTCS Air Source Heat Pump

$500

PTCS Variable Speed Heat Pump

$700

PTCS Duct Sealing

$200

Non-PTCS Heat Pump

Ducted heat pump equipment must meet the following efficiency standards listed by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

  • HSPF minimum rating of 9.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 7.6 HSPF2
  • SEER minimum rating of 14.0 or the new equivalent minimum efficiency of 13.4 SEER2

Non-PTCS Variable Speed Heat Pump

$200

Program Participation

Your contractor will verify your eligible rebate amount based on your existing heating system. Lewis County PUD offers a courtesy list of area contractors, available in our Chehalis and Morton offices or by downloading the ducted heat pump packet below. A regional list of approved contractors can also be found by visiting the PTCS website. While not required, you are encouraged to get more than one bid to fully research the options available to you.

Homeowners and/or contractors can request a pre-approval appointment if needed. We also offer bid review appointments to customers who are considering multiple bids and would like assistance in comparing bids.

After all required paperwork has been submitted, a verification of the measures installed may be conducted to ensure the installation meets program specifications.

The Heat Pump Install Form (which includes the participation agreement) must be completed prior to receiving a rebate. If the homeowner and account holder are different parties, both parties must complete and submit the conservation participation agreement before an incentive can be processed. This form is available by using our online form or by completing the program packet both found below.

  • Thank you for your interest in the District’s Residential Conservation Programs. If you decide to participate in this program, it will be necessary for you to provide some information which may be used to assist in the development of new programs and assess actual energy savings obtained. The information may be released to the public, but only in anonymous, statistical form.
  • In consideration of receiving the benefits and payments under the Residential Conservation Program, I agree that I will not make any claim or demand against the Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County and hereby release and discharge the District from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, suits, or causes of action, for any damage, injury or death allegedly arising, resulting or which may in the future result, directly or indirectly, from the measure(s) installed under the Residential Conservation Program. All program measures must be completed to meet state and local codes, it is the responsibility of the homeowner and chosen contractor to secure all necessary and required permits.
  • Participation in any District incentive, rebate, program, or conservation measure is subject to any and all associated program and funding requirements. These requirements may be included but not limited to the underlying funding source obligations such as grant requirements, federal funding requirements, state funding requirements, District funding requirements, etc.
  • The customer agrees that Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County has no responsibility for production of energy savings estimated to result from this program. The customer agrees not to hold the District responsible for any direct or consequential damages which arise out of, or in connection with, the lack of production of energy savings.
  • Once all information is collected, verified, and approved, the incentive will be processed and sent to the party selected above. One reimbursement per residence is allowed. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery.
  • I hereby verify the information provided on this form to be true and complete. I understand that by typing my full name below and submitting this information, this form will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature. I certify under penalty of perjury of the state of Washington that I am the individual named in the electronic signature block.
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Application packets are also available in our Chehalis and Morton offices. Completed packets can be turned in using the contact information included in the packet, or by using the contact form below.