The H2 Advantage Residential Heat Pump Program provides customers with a home heating advantage over other heating and cooling systems. Choosing a home heating system is one of the most important decisions you will ever make when it comes to making your home more energy efficient and comfortable. We believe the heat pump system is the most energy efficient means of creating a comfortable indoor climate.

Eligibility Requirements

Your home can be a site-built or a mobile/manufactured home, existing or new construction. For existing construction, the residence must have electric heat throughout virtually the entire home and receive electric service from Cowlitz PUD. Additionally, any site-built home must have ceiling insulation of R-19 or better, where possible. This can be addressed through the PUD’s Residential Weatherization Program, call 577-7514 or 1-800-631-1131.

Rebate Incentives

Cowlitz PUD will provide rebate incentives to homeowners who upgrade their electric heating system with the installation of a premium efficiency heat pump system in accordance with the PUD’s rigid installation standards. Ductwork must be upgraded to meet the Climate Crafters PTCS duct sealing requirements. The heat pump system must meet or exceed the minimum efficiency requirements listed below:

Incentives for Existing Homes:

Criteria and rebate incentives for upgrading an electric heating system in an existing home to H2 Advantage Heat Pump Program standards, including upgrading of duct system to Climate Crafters PTCS specifications, are as follows:

*Converting from gas, oil, or other type of heating fuel is not allowed under this program.

**If the existing duct system meets PTCS standards, as determined by a pre-test, a $125 incentive will be provided to the PTCS contractor/installer.

Rebate Incentives for New Homes:

The following will be paid when installing an H2 Advantage qualifying HP system in a new home

Step-by-Step Procedures

1. Contact the Cowlitz PUD Conservation Department at (360) 577-7514 or 1-800-631-1131 or admin@cowlitzpud.org and request our “H2 Advantage Heat Pump Packet”, which includes a list of qualified dealers and a heat pump buyer’s guide.
2. If you haven't already done so, sign up for a residential energy audit.
3. Get bids from Carlson's Heating & Air Conditioning. Incentives will only be provided for installations completed by PUD Qualified Heat Pump Dealers and PTCS certified contractors. The installers will evaluate your home to determine equipment needs, proper sizing and location, perform a ductwork inspection, and identify weatherization opportunities. Based on their findings, they will submit a proposal that best meets your needs.
4. If required, get bids from one or more PUD-qualified insulation contractors for ceiling insulation.
5. The Conservation Department can help you compare proposals.
6. If required, choose a ceiling insulation proposal.
7. Choose the proposal that best meets your needs and have the heat pump installed.
8. Once the heat pump is installed, the homeowner or installer provides receipts and information about the installation to the PUD.
9. Upon completion of a satisfactory inspection Cowlitz PUD will provide a rebate incentive within 2–3 weeks.

Correspondence Cowlitz PUD Energy Conservation 961 12th Avenue P.O. Box 3007 Longview, WA 98632

Questions: Cowlitz PUD (360) 577-7514 or (800) 631-1131 admin@cowlitzpud.org