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New energy-efficient air source heat pumps are up to 20% more efficient than older models. With proper selection, installation, and maintenance, you can gain big savings on your heating and cooling costs. Rebates are available for heat pump upgrades or conversions.
Available Rebates
| Equipment Type | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| Air source heat pump upgrade tier 1 7.8 HSPF2/13.5 SEER2 | $250 |
| Air source heat pump upgrade tier 2 8.3 HSPF2/14.5 SEER2 | $350 |
| Air source heat pump upgrade tier 3 Cold climate heat pump 8.7 HSPF2/15.5 SEER2 | $450 |
| Air source heat pump conversion tier 1 7.8 HSPF2/14 SEER2 | $1,200 |
| Air source heat pump conversion tier 2 8.3 HSPF2/15 SEER2 | $1,400 |
| Air source heat pump conversion tier 3 Cold climate heat pump 8.7 HSPF2/16 SEER2 | $1,600 |
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must be an existing home, not new construction.
- One unit per home. Upon approval, additional heat pumps may qualify.
- Gas, wood heating, pellet stoves, and propane system conversions do not qualify.
- Minimum HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor), and SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings as listed in rebate table.
- Work must be completed by a qualified HVAC contractor.
- Air source heat pump must be a new AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) rated, air-source split or packaged unitary heat pump.
- Air source heat pump must be listed on the AHRI Certified Directory: ahridirectory.org
- For heat pump upgrades, the previous primary heat source must have been a permanently installed ducted electric heat pump.
- For heat pump conversions, the previous primary heat source must have been a permanently installed electric resistance heating system (e.g., electric furnace, electric ceiling/wall heat).
- Must submit completed application.
- Itemized receipt or contractor invoice.
- Application must be received within 180 days of installation.
- Rebate cannot exceed 50% of the project costs.