A highly efficient zonal heating and cooling system that does not require the use of ducts. Ductless heat pumps are an affordable, easy to install, technology that can dramatically reduce the energy wasted in homes heated by other less efficient electric heating like baseboard, wall heaters and electric furnaces. Since ductless systems can cool as well as heat, they provide year round comfort. Grays Harbor PUD (GHPUD) is here to help with information and financial support.
Save 25 to 50% on your electric heating costs
A more comfortable home with reliable and efficient heating
Comes standard with air conditioning
Incentive Information
$800 Rebate is available for qualifying installations, restrictions apply.
Federal tax credits may also be available for residential efficiency upgrades. Additional restrictions may apply. Visit the Department of Energy and energystar.gov for more information.
*Grays Harbor PUD reserves the right to revise program rules and guidelines, including discontinuing all or part of the available incentives at any time and without prior notice. All projects once approved, will be subject to the guidelines and incentives in place at the time of approval.
Ductwork that moves air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump is often a big energy waster! Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20%.
This upgrade involves having ductwork professionally sealed for air leaks using mastic sealant or metal tape and insulating all accessible ducts (such as those in attics, crawlspaces, unfinished basements, and garages). Grays Harbor PUD is here to help you seal your ducts and we’ve created a program that will help you get it done right – and we’ll help you pay for it!
Make sure your heated/cooled air goes where it’s supposed to go!
Reduce hot and cold spots and have a more comfortable home.
This upgrade can pay for itself very quickly.
Improve the quality of your indoor air by sealing out contaminants that enter your living areas from attics, crawlspaces and garages as a result of leaky ductwork.
Incentive Information
$250 per single family home
$200 per manufactured home
Federal tax credits may also be available for residential efficiency upgrades. Additional restrictions may apply. Visit the Department of Energy and energystar.gov for more information.
*Grays Harbor PUD reserves the right to revise program rules and guidelines, including discontinuing all or part of the available incentives at any time and without prior notice. All projects once approved, will be subject to the guidelines and incentives in place at the time of approval.
The Pacific Northwest climate provides ideal conditions for high-efficiency heat pumps. A properly sized and installed heat pump with sealed ducts can reduce energy waste by as much as 50%! When installing or upgrading your heating and cooling system an Grays Harbor PUD approved contractor can help you choose the right equipment, install and maintain it properly, and ensure it delivers heated or cooled air to your living spaces instead of leaking out of your ductwork. GHPUD is here to help with more information and incentives.
May require minimum insulation levels and properly sealed ducts to qualify for rebates (we offer insulation and duct sealing rebates as well)
Save energy and money every month.
Incentive Information
Conversion (Home has Existing Electric Air Forced-Air Furnace):
$1,000 Air Source Heat Pump Conversion
$1,200 Variable Speed Heat Pump Conversion
Upgrade to variable speed heat pump (Home has Existing Heat Pump, Ductless Heat Pump, Zonal Heat, New Construction, or Non-Electric Heat):
$200 Variable Speed Heat Pump Upgrade
Federal tax credits may also be available for residential efficiency upgrades. Additional restrictions may apply. Visit the Department of Energy and energystar.gov for more information.
*Grays Harbor PUD reserves the right to revise program rules and guidelines, including discontinuing all or part of the available incentives at any time and without prior notice. All projects once approved, will be subject to the guidelines and incentives in place at the time of approval.
Existing heat pumps must be more than 10 years old or have major component failure to qualify for replacement.
Manufactured homes and single family homes (including new construction site built homes) located within GHPUD’s service area are eligible.
Home primarily uses electric heat. GHPUD shall verify weather-related electric heating use.
New heat pump will be the primary home heating system
Where practical, homes should be insulated to current standards to meet heat-load sizing and balance point requirements.
Only one heat pump installation per residence will qualify for assistance. (Exception: Existing homes with two, independent, electrically-heated duct systems may qualify for a second rebate.)
Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of the project.
*Pre-approval required*
Heat pump must be installed by a contractor on the District’s Approved Contractor List.
Minimum Efficiency Requirement of installed equipment: 7.5 HSPF2 / 14.3 SEER2 (based on an AHRI rating of matched components.)
Electrical and mechanical permits are required on all heat pump projects.
Confirm eligibility for your project.
Schedule a Free Home Energy audit with the Grays Harbor PUD Energy Services Dept. by calling (360) 538-6383.
Find approved contractors and get project cost estimates; we suggest getting at least 3 quotes.
Complete rebate application and submit to GHPUD with quotes for pre-authorization.
After GHPUD approves your project, have your contractor proceed with your installation.
Once installed, contact GHPUD to schedule an on-site inspection of completed project.
Submit all required project documentation to GHPUD.
GHPUD will authorize rebate payment upon final approval.
If you meet CETA income eligibility requirements, your home’s primary heating source is electric, and is your year-round residence and has been for at least one year, you may qualify for one of more of our low income programs (other exclusions apply):
Ductless Heat Pump
Ducted Heat Pump
Windows Upgrade
Insulation
Incentive Information
If you meet CETA income eligibility requirements, your home’s primary heating source is electric, and is your year-round residence and has been for at least one year, you may qualify for one or more of our low income programs
Contact Energy Services at (360) 538-6383 to determine eligibility.
*Grays Harbor PUD reserves the right to revise program rules and guidelines, including discontinuing all or part of the available incentives at any time and without prior notice. All projects once approved, will be subject to the guidelines and incentives in place at the time of approval.
An energy audit of your home must be completed by a Grays Harbor PUD auditor to determine if your home is eligible. Audit must be completed before any work begins
Home Eligibility Requirements:
Homes with gas, oil, or propane forced air furnaces and boilers, or wood heat are not eligible for a ductless heat pump.
Homes with existing heat pump systems must upgrade to a ducted variable speed heat pump system.
Home must be at least one year old, occupied year round for at least one year, and must not be in need of major structural or health and safety related repairs.
Primary heat source of home must be electric heat, and there must be a clear heat signature for one year prior to applying to qualify for a ductless heat pump.
Both homeowners and tenants (with owner approval) may apply.
Customers are eligible to apply for each low income incentive no more than once every five years.
Confirm Income Eligibility:
Submit completed copies of the Low-Income Rebate Program Application & Statement of Income, and all supporting income documentation for all members of household. All documents must be completed in full in order to be reviewed and considered for program eligibility. Tenants must have landlord/property owner approval to be considered, and landlord must also submit a completed application. Additional documentation may be required.
Please contact Energy Services at (360) 538-6383 to determine eligibility.
Schedule an energy audit of your home
If home is eligible, confirm income eligibility by submitting a completed Low-Income Rebate Program Application packet and required income verification documents. *Please note program application, statement of income, and disclosures MUST be completed in its entirety, and signed by the homeowner and tenant (if applicable) to be eligible for review and qualify for consideration. Additional supporting documentation may be required.
If approved, Energy Services will work with the contractor to issue a notice to proceed and work with you and your contractor to finalize the project
Once all required conditions are satisfied, the incentive payment will be paid to the program contractor by the Grays Harbor PUD
Smart Thermostats
Control your comfort, control your costs!
When you install a new Smart Thermostat to control your existing heat pump or electric furnace you can control your comfort and your heating costs at the same time. New Smart Thermostats use advanced technology to help you reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Adjust the thermostat from mobile devices.
Track energy usage of your heating system from your mobile devices.
Save energy and increase comfort, with easy programming.
Vacation mode allows changing schedules with ease.
Smart Thermostats can automatically lower temperature to provide savings based on your behaviors.
Incentive Information
$140 Rebate for qualifying installations
Grays Harbor PUD wants you to save energy and money by helping you upgrade to a Smart Thermostat.
*Grays Harbor PUD reserves the right to revise program rules and guidelines, including discontinuing all or part of the available incentives at any time and without prior notice. All projects once approved, will be subject to the guidelines and incentives in place at the time of approval.
For electrically heated homes, your heating costs are typically the largest portion of your bill. By installing a Smart Thermostat, you can reduce energy costs and maintain more comfort control in your home. Grays Harbor PUD offers a $140 rebate when you install a qualified energy-efficient Smart Thermostat in your home.
The primary source of heat in your home must be an electric forced-air furnace or an existing heat pump. Dual fuel systems are not eligible.
Rebate applies only to existing heat pumps. New heat pumps and ductless heat pumps are not eligible for Smart Thermostat rebate.
Applications must be received within 60 days of purchase.
Limit one Smart Thermostat replacement per 5 year period. Homes with two separate heat pump/furnaces can qualify for 2 smart thermostat rebates.
Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of the project.
Qualifying Smart Thermostats must be listed on BPA’s Smart Thermostat Qualified Products.
Thermostats must be set to the geographic location where the thermostat is located.
Thermostats controlling air source heat pumps must be programmed to recognize the existing heat pump system.
Pre-approval is required prior to starting the project to ensure compliance with program guidelines.
Applications must be received within 60 days of purchase.
Thermostats shall be installed in accordance with applicable State and local codes, Federal regulations, and the most recent version of the National Electric Code. If necessary, electrical permits are required on thermostat replacement projects.
All completed projects may be inspected by PUD staff to ensure compliance with the District’s program.
Confirm your eligibility for a Smart Thermostat rebate by contacting the GHPUD and schedule a free energy audit.
Complete Smart Thermostat Replacement.
Submit GHPUD Smart Thermostat Project Application Form and an itemized material invoice.
Residential Advanced Smart Thermostat Qualified Products List
Updated 5/18/2022
Approved Qualified Products:
Manufacturer
Model
ecobee
ecobee 3, ecobee 4, ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control (or ecobee 5), Smart Thermostat Enhanced, Smart Thermostat Premium
Note: ecobee Lite does not qualify
Nest
Nest Learning Thermostat/3rd Generation, Nest Thermostat, Nest E
Carrier
Cor – TP-WEM01-A
Bryant
T6-WEM01-A
Lennox
iComfort M30 Smart Thermostat
BPA Smart Thermostat Specification:
In order for the products to meet the standards of the qualified products list, they must have, at a minimum, the following:
Independent of manufacturer evaluation(s) demonstrating energy savings for smart thermostat or ENERGY STAR certification and additional information necessary to prove energy savings
And also have (in addition to evaluation or ENERGY STAR certification)
Take our online energy survey and find out how to save money and increase home comfort!
Our home energy survey is a great first step to identify opportunities to make your home more energy efficient. Answer a handful of basic questions about your home and we’ll provide you with information about energy and money saving opportunities and the rebate programs we offer to help you pay for home improvements!
Provide us with information we can use to identify upgrade opportunities for you
Get relevant energy-saving recommendations
Learn about our rebate programs
Link directly to contractors and program applications
A great first step before signing up for a free Home Energy Audit
Ductwork that moves air to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump is often a big energy waster! Sealing and insulating ducts can improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system by as much as 20%.
The Pacific Northwest climate provides ideal conditions for high-efficiency heat pumps. A properly sized and installed heat pump with sealed ducts can reduce energy waste by as much as 50%! When installing or upgrading your heating and cooling system an Grays Harbor PUD approved contractor can help you choose the right equipment, install and maintain it properly, and ensure it delivers heated or cooled air to your living spaces instead of leaking out of your ductwork. GHPUD is here to help with more information and incentives.
If you meet CETA income eligibility requirements, your home’s primary heating source is electric, and is your year-round residence and has been for at least one year, you may qualify for one of more of our low income programs (other exclusions apply):
When you install a new Smart Thermostat to control your existing heat pump or electric furnace you can control your comfort and your heating costs at the same time. New Smart Thermostats use advanced technology to help you reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Take our online energy survey and find out how to save money and increase home comfort!