Washington

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Puget Sound Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Last DSIRE Review: 05/03/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Washington
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Heat Pump Water Heater, LED Lighting, Integrated Water and Space Heater
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Amount:	Ductless Heat Pumps: $1,200 Geothermal Heat Pump: $1,500 Air-Source Heat Pumps: $200 - $800 Heat Pump Sizing and Lock-Out Control: $300 Forced-Air Furnace to Air-Source Heat Pump Conversion: $1,500 Natural Gas Furnace: $250 Natural Gas Boiler: $350 Integrated Space and Water Heater: $800 Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 Storage Water Heater: $50 Clothes Washers: $50 - $100 Refrigerator: $35 Refrigerator Recycling: $20 CFLs: $3 - $12 LEDs: $10 Floor/Attic/Wall/Duct Insulation: 50% of cost Windows: $5 per square foot Energy Star Manufactured Home (Gas): $150 Energy Star Manufactured Home (Electric): $300 Energy Upgrade for Existing Manufactured Homes: Free
Maximum Incentive:	Floor/Attic/Wall Insulation: $400 for each form of insulation Duct Insulation: $200 for each form of insulation Windows: $750 Heat Pump Water Heater: Energy Star rated
Eligible System Size:	Ductless Heat Pump: 1.0 ton minimum
Equipment Requirements:	Geothermal Heat Pump: Energy Star rated Natural Gas Furnace: 95% AFUE minimum Natural Gas Boiler: 95% AFUE minimum Heat Pump Water Heater: Energy Star rated Storage Water Heater: .94 EF minimum Clothes Washers: Energy Star rated Review Program Website for Full Details on Specific Equipment Requirements Refrigerator: Energy Star rated Insulation: Varies Windows: .30 U-value maximum
Program Budget:	Rebates are based on funding availability and subject to annual program budgets.
Web Site:	http://www.pse.com/solutions/foryourhome/Pages/rebatesOnAllRebate...

Summary:

Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs offer a variety of incentives for customers who purchase energy efficient appliances and equipment. Rebates include furnaces, boilers, air-source heat pumps, ductless heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps, insulation, energy audits, clothes washers, light fixtures, appliance recycling, refrigerators, equipment conversions, water heaters, and heating equipment upgrades. Some rebates vary according to the capacity or efficiency of equipment. See equipment requirements above to ensure Energy Star compliance on certain equipment. All efficiency requirements must be met in order to receive incentives. More information and incentive applications are available on the program web site.

Contact:

Energy Advisors
Puget Sound Energy
10885 NE 4th Street
P.O. Box 97034
Bellevue, WA 98009-9734
Phone: (800) 562-1482
E-Mail: customercare@pse.com
Web Site: http://pse.com/Pages/default.aspx

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