PSE Heat Pump Rebate: What Puget Sound Energy Offers in 2026 and How to Qualify
- Which PSE Heat Pump Rebate Fits Your Home?
- PSE Eligibility Rules: Contractors, Equipment, and Paperwork
- Planning Outage Backup Separately From Your Rebate (EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic and EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus)
- Related PSE Rebates: Thermostats, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Furnaces
- How to Apply, and Where State and Federal Incentives Stand
- Conclusion
- FAQs
PSE lists a $1,500 heat pump rebate for most single-family homes, $2,400 for income-qualified households through Efficiency Boost, and $4,000 for income-qualified gas-to-electric switches. The amount depends on what heats the home today. Baseboard heaters, an aging heat pump, and a gas furnace each land in a different program. Income can raise the figure, and the wrong contractor can cancel it. This guide covers each PSE heat pump rebate, the equipment and installer rules, the steps to get paid, and what changed with federal credits.
Which PSE Heat Pump Rebate Fits Your Home?
PSE sorts its heat pump rebates by the system being replaced, not by the brand bought. Start with the current primary heat and whether PSE supplies electricity, gas, or both. Then find that row in the table.
These programs cover existing single-family homes only. New construction, multifamily buildings with five or more attached units, and commercial accounts are not eligible. The utility bill shows whether PSE is the provider.
As listed by PSE, subject to change. Amounts checked on Oct. 29, 2026.
Current primary heat | PSE program | Standard rebate | Income-qualified (Efficiency Boost) | Who qualifies |
Electric resistance (baseboard, wall heaters, electric furnace, radiant) | Electric resistance to heat pump conversion: fully ductless for zonal resistance; ducted or fully ductless for electric forced-air furnaces | $1,500 | $2,400 | PSE single-family residential electric customers |
Centrally ducted all-electric heat pump, out of its original warranty | $1,500 | $2,400 | PSE single-family residential electric customers | |
PSE natural gas furnace, kept as backup | Hybrid heat pump (central ducted heat pump paired with the furnace) | $1,500 | $2,400 | PSE single-family natural gas or dual-fuel customers |
PSE natural gas furnace, boiler, or wall heater, switching to all-electric | n/a | $4,000 | PSE single-family natural gas customers who meet income limits | |
Manufactured or mobile home | $2,400 (conversion, hybrid, or upgrade) | $4,000 (income-qualified gas-to-electric) | Customer-type wording is on PSE's manufactured homes page |
The midstream discount many customers never see on a form
PSE also runs a Residential Midstream HVAC program. Participating distributors can pass a per-unit discount to PSE electric customers who buy qualifying residential air-source heat pumps under 5.4 tons. It comes through the contractor, and the limit is one unit per residential retrofit.
Tier | Discount | Efficiency requirement |
Tier 1 (retrofit only) | $300 | SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.1 |
Tier 2 | $400 | SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.5 |
Tier 3 | $600 | SEER2 16 and HSPF2 9.5 |
PSE's conversion pages say rebates can't be combined unless noted, and the midstream page doesn't address stacking. So the amounts shouldn't be added together. A contractor or a PSE Energy Advisor can explain how the discount shows up on a quote.
Many PSE gas customers are choosing between a full switch and a hybrid setup. Weighing heat pumps versus gas furnaces on cost and comfort helps decide between PSE's hybrid and all-electric rebates.
Knowing the table row is only half of it. Each rebate also carries installer and equipment rules that can disqualify a job.
PSE Eligibility Rules: Contractors, Equipment, and Paperwork
The most common way to lose a PSE heat pump rebate is hiring the wrong installer. PSE also sets equipment and control settings that the contractor has to meet. Each PSE rebate heat pump program has its own list, so the details below differ by program.
Installer and household rules
Contractor: A PSE Recommended Energy Professional (REP) or PSE Trade Ally must do the work. Out-of-network contractors and DIY installs don't qualify. For the electric resistance conversion, the rebate is available only through the contractor. A PSE Energy Advisor can confirm status, and PSE's heating rebates page is the place to start.
One rebate per home: Each single-family residence gets one rebate. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) qualifies only if it is occupied full time, independent of the main home, and has a full kitchen and bathroom.
Efficiency Boost: Eligibility rests on gross monthly household income, household size, and county. PSE estimates about 50% of its customers may qualify, and an online tool on the Efficiency Boost page checks it.
Equipment rules by program
Electric resistance conversion: The system must be AHRI-certified. Ductless units must be variable-speed inverter mini-splits or multi-splits, at least 3/4 ton in heating mode, with one indoor head in the main living area, and only fully ductless systems qualify. The ducted conversion path requires an existing electric forced-air furnace; zonal baseboard, wall, and radiant resistance systems use the fully ductless path. New ducted systems must be all-electric with no dual-fuel. Compressor lockout stays disabled unless controls require it (0°F or below recommended). An outdoor sensor locks out electric auxiliary heat (35°F or below recommended). Homes with an existing heat pump serving the main living area aren't eligible.
Heat pump upgrade: COP at 5°F must be at least 1.75. Capacity at 5°F must reach at least 70% of rated capacity at 47°F. The old refrigerant must be properly recovered.
Hybrid: A central ducted air-source heat pump pairs with a gas forced-air furnace. Ductless is not eligible. The balance point is 30°F or below, and auxiliary heat lockout is 35°F or below.
Income-qualified gas-to-electric: The old gas heating equipment must be removed or decommissioned, and cutting and capping is allowed. The application is due within 30 days of installation. The rebate can't exceed the pre-tax purchase price.
PSE's heat pump pages list no program end date, and most list no application deadline. Still, PSE can change amounts, so confirm on pse.com before signing a contract.
Ductless and ducted systems follow different PSE rules, so the choice matters before any quote. Comparing ductless mini splits with ducted heat pumps early keeps the rebate path clear.
A new heat pump makes a home more dependent on electricity for heat. That raises a separate question for many PSE households: what happens during a winter outage.
Planning Outage Backup Separately From Your Rebate (EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic and EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus)
A PSE rebate covers the heat pump, not a backup system. Neither battery below earns the heat pump rebate or its Efficiency Boost increase, and buying one does not change the heat pump rebate. A household with a separate budget for outage backup should size it after the heat pump is chosen. The heat pump's nameplate and an electrician's load calculation set the numbers.
For PSE's electric resistance conversion and heat pump upgrade programs, 35°F or below is the recommended auxiliary-heat lockout setpoint; auxiliary heat does not operate above that setpoint, subject to the listed exceptions. The income-qualified gas-to-electric program uses the system balance point, recommends a setpoint 5°F above it, and requires justification for a higher setting. The installer must follow the applicable program's controls. Electric resistance backup heat is a large load. Heat strips and the outdoor unit's starting draw decide whether any battery can carry a heat pump circuit. Many systems will need the heat strips left off the backup circuit.
The installer can supply the figures that matter:
Voltage and rated input watts
Minimum circuit ampacity (MCA) and maximum overcurrent protection (MOCP)
The starting current figure the maker lists
Auxiliary heat kW
If no starting figure is listed, ask for it. Don't assume one. For downed power lines, call 911 first.
Once the installer shares the heat pump's voltage and starting figures, a household can decide what a backup system should carry. EcoFlow's TITAN home batteries come in a 120V-only model and split-phase 120V/240V models. Each connects to selected home circuits through an EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 10 installed by a licensed electrician.
Homes that went all-electric under PSE's conversion rebate depend on a 240V heat pump circuit for heat. Backing up that circuit takes split-phase output and a load calculation that shows the unit's starting and running needs fit.
Labeled runtime estimates
The formula is capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ average load (W). The 0.85 is a planning assumption for conversion losses. One 5kWh unit holds 5,017.6Wh, which leaves about 4,265Wh usable. The loads below are illustrative placeholders, not a specific model.
Setup | Illustrative average load | Calculation | Approximate runtime |
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic, one unit | 600W (furnace blower and controls, router, fridge) | 4,265 ÷ 600 | About 7.1 hours |
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus, one unit | 2,000W heat pump average | 4,265 ÷ 2,000 | About 2.1 hours |
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus, one main unit + two Smart Extra Batteries | 2,000W | 15,052.8 × 0.85 ÷ 2,000 | About 6.4 hours |
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus, one unit | 3,000W | 4,265 ÷ 3,000 | About 1.4 hours |
EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus, one main unit + two Smart Extra Batteries | 3,000W | 15,052.8 × 0.85 ÷ 3,000 | About 4.3 hours |
Heat pumps draw more in cold weather, and heat strips can exceed what the system can carry. These figures don't promise overnight heating.
The two products divide the job. EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic covers 120V control and communications loads, such as a hybrid home's gas furnace blower and controls, the router, and the fridge. EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus suits all-electric homes where an electrician calculates that a 240V heat pump circuit fits its output and runtime.
PSE customers can follow restoration times on the utility's outage map during winter storms. Using the PSE outage map alongside a short backup plan helps decide what to keep powered.
Heat pumps aren't the only PSE rebate a heating project can touch. Some of the related ones are easier to claim.
Related PSE Rebates: Thermostats, Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Furnaces
Searchers often look for PSE energy rebates on thermostats, water heaters, and furnaces in the same breath. PSE treats each one as its own program with its own deadline. Here is what PSE lists today.
Smart thermostats: The PSE thermostat program offers $75 for qualifying smart thermostats, or $175 with Efficiency Boost; qualifying line-voltage connected models earn $75 or $130. PSE Marketplace provides an instant discount. Central smart thermostats require PSE electric or gas heat, one centralized thermostat, ENERGY STAR certification, and a motion sensor; geofencing does not count. The central-system limit is one rebate per address in five years. Line-voltage models require PSE electric zonal heating and have separate equipment criteria; the limit is five rebates per address in five years. Purchase, install, and connect eligible equipment by 12/31/2026; apply within 60 days of purchase.
Heat pump water heaters: The PSE water heater rebate is $1,000 on qualifying NEEA Tier 3 or Tier 4 units for PSE electric customers, or $1,100 with Efficiency Boost, as PSE lists it. The unit must be installed on or after Jan. 1, 2026, with the application due within 30 days. An instant coupon is also offered at participating retailers. The page's meta description says $500, which conflicts with its body text. Shoppers weighing PSE rebates for a water heater should confirm the amount on the page or with an Energy Advisor.
Furnaces: PSE's heating rebate page doesn't list a stand-alone PSE furnace rebate as of October 2026. Gas customers can use the hybrid heat pump rebate, which keeps the furnace and adds a heat pump. The other route is the income-qualified all-electric conversion.
A heat pump water heater is often the next project after a heat pump. Knowing how heat pump water heaters save energy makes PSE's Tier 3 and Tier 4 product list easier to read.
With the programs mapped out, the last step is the application itself, plus a quick check on state and federal help.
How to Apply, and Where State and Federal Incentives Stand
PSE builds most heat pump rebates around the contractor, so the process starts before the install. State and federal help has changed since 2025. A short checklist keeps the paperwork straight.
Confirm PSE is the electric or gas provider and identify the current primary heat.
Check Efficiency Boost eligibility with PSE's tool before getting quotes.
Hire a PSE REP or Trade Ally, and confirm status with a PSE Energy Advisor.
Ask the contractor which PSE rebate and any midstream discount apply. Get it in writing on the quote.
Keep invoices, model numbers, and install dates. For the income-qualified gas-to-electric rebate, the application is due within 30 days of install.
Who oversees PSE's rebate programs
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) reviews and accepts PSE's conservation targets, not specific rebate amounts. PSE's 2026-2027 Biennial Conservation Plans sit in Dockets UE-250834 (electric) and UG-250835 (gas), filed Oct. 31, 2025. At its Jan. 14, 2026 open meeting, the Commission voted 3:0 to accept the targets, subject to conditions. Some docket entries still show "Pending."
Washington's HEAR rebates
The Washington Department of Commerce funds the state Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program for low- and moderate-income households at 150% of Area Median Income or less, renters included. Local administrators run it, and Commerce made 40 awards totaling $39,323,876. Its page explains how to find an administrator for a given area. It doesn't name PSE as one, so PSE shouldn't be assumed to run it.
The federal heat pump tax credit
The IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) allowed up to $2,000 per year for qualified heat pumps. It covered property placed in service on or after Jan. 1, 2023, and through Dec. 31, 2025, so a heat pump installed in 2026 doesn't qualify. A tax credit isn't a rebate, so tax questions belong with a tax professional.
The end of the federal home energy credits changed the budget for many Washington projects. The 2025 federal clean energy credit changes mean utility rebates now carry more of the load.
Conclusion
The PSE heat pump rebate depends on current heat: $1,500 standard, $2,400 with Efficiency Boost, and $4,000 for income-qualified gas-to-electric switches, all through a REP or Trade Ally. Check Efficiency Boost first, confirm the contractor's PSE status, and get the rebate named on the quote. For outage backup, size it separately with EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Classic for 120V essentials or EcoFlow TITAN 5000 Plus for a calculated 240V circuit, each installed with an EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 10 by a licensed electrician.
FAQs
How much is the PSE heat pump rebate?
PSE lists $1,500 for most single-family heat pump projects and $2,400 for income-qualified customers through Efficiency Boost. Income-qualified gas customers switching to all-electric heat can get $4,000, as listed by PSE today.
Do I need a specific contractor for the PSE rebate?
PSE requires a PSE Recommended Energy Professional or Trade Ally. DIY installs and out-of-network contractors don't qualify. A PSE Energy Advisor can confirm a contractor's status before a contract is signed.
Does PSE offer a rebate for ductless mini splits?
PSE's electric resistance conversion rebate covers fully ductless systems that meet its equipment rules. The heat pump upgrade and hybrid rebates are for ducted systems only, so ductless homes should check their heating type first.
Can I still claim the federal tax credit for a heat pump in 2026?
No federal Section 25C credit applies to a heat pump placed in service in 2026. The IRS lists the credit for property placed in service from 2023 through 2025, so tax questions are best sent to a tax professional.
Does PSE still offer a furnace rebate?
PSE's heating rebate list doesn't show a stand-alone gas furnace rebate as of October 2026. Gas customers can look at the hybrid heat pump or income-qualified conversion rebates, both through a PSE contractor.
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