Cowlitz County PUD - H2 AdvantagePlus Residential Heat Pump Program

July 08, 2015

Summary

Cowlitz County PUD will provide rebates to customer homeowners who have a PUD-qualified heat pump dealer upgrade their heating system with the installation of a premium efficiency heat pump system, in accordance with the PUD’s installation standards, and who upgrade their ductwork to meet the PTCS duct sealing requirements. New an replacement heat pump incentives are as follows: 

  • With 50% or more of ducts in unheated areas (including the required upgrade of the duct system to meet PTCS duct sealing standards): $900 
  • With less than 50% of ducts in unheated areas: $450 
  • Homes over 4,500 square feet are allowed two incentives (for two heat pumps or for a very large properly sized unit): $1800

Rebates are also available for customers who convert their electric forced air furnaces to heat pumps, for duct sealing, and for the installation of heat pump controls. Customers can visit Cowlitz County PUD's web site for more information on their H2 AdvantagePlus Residential Heat Pump Program, including a list of step-by-step procedures customers need to take to apply for a rebate. An approved contractor's list provides a variety of local businesses that are pre-qualified by Cowlitz PUD to perform work under this program. To speak with a utility representative, customers can call 360-577-7514 or 800-631-1131.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Washington
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.cowlitzpud.org/h2_advantage.php
Administrator: Cowlitz County Public Utility District
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Heat pumps
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Other EE
Incentive Amount: Heat Pumps: $450 - $1,800
Conversion from Electric Forced Air Furnace: $1,400 - $1,900
Duct Sealing: $50 - $350
Heat Pump Controls: $300
Equipment Requirements: The heat pump system must meet or exceed the program’s following minimum efficiency requirements:
HSPF of 9.0 and a SEER of 14.0
Installation Requirements: Both new and existing site-built homes are eligible. Homes must have ceiling insulation of R-19 or more, where possible. PUD pre-approved heat pump contractors must be used in order to qualify for funding.

Contact

Name: Customer Service - Cowlitz County PUD
Organization: Cowlitz County Public Utility District
Address: 961 12th Avenue
Longview WA 98632
Phone: (360) 577-7514
Email: admin@cowlitzpud.org

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.