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Heating Replacement Options

Most or all of the cost of your replacement heating device will be covered by the following rebates available through the Wood Smoke Reduction Program:

Program Update 2010/11 program closed --All funds spent New applications will be saved in case we have a future program. Check back here for program updates.

• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency offers an "instant-rebate" coupon of $1,500 ($3,000 for income-qualifed homes) off the purchase and installation of an eligible replacement heating device.
• Pierce County or City of Tacoma offers a mail-in rebate of up to $4,000 (up to $5,000 for income-qualifed ) for the money paid for a new heating device, as well as insulation upgrades (if needed), and optional windows and/or water heater replacement, minus any other rebates. To qualify for this rebate, all homes built before 1988 must be brought up to current insulation standards.
• Puget Sound Energy and Tacoma Power offer a variety of rebates.
• Plus, a federal energy tax credit may be available for certain qualifying energy-efficiency improvements.

Basically, you have two types of heating replacement options that you can purchase from a participating retailer:

• A system that heats the whole house
• A device that heats a room

Click on the links to help you make the best heating choice for your home and lifestyle.

Another resource is the participating contractors/retailers. They have signed contracts to participate in the program. Therefore, they're familiar with the program and knowledgeable about which heating option is best for your home and lifestyle. 

 

Options for heating an entire house

Natural gas furnace with an Energy Star qualification

Benefits:

• Increased home value and comfort
• Centralized system that heats the whole house

Estimated costs:  $6,000-$7,000

• $1,500 from Clean Air Agency ($3,000 for income qualified)
• up to $4,000 from Pierce County or City of Tacoma (up to $5,000 for income qualified)
• $100 from Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
• Federal energy tax credit may be available

Electric heat pump system with high-efficiency classification

Benefits:

• Provides heating and cooling
• Centralized system heats the whole house

Estimated costs:  $9,000-$10,000

• $1,500 from Clean Air Agency ($3,000 for income qualified)
• up to $4,000 from Pierce County or City of Tacoma (up to $5,000 for income qualified)
• $400 from Tacoma Power or $200-$1,000 from PSE
• Federal energy tax credit may be available

Options for heating a room

Electric, ductless heat pump

Benefits:

• Provides heat and cooling
• Mounted on wall; takes very little space
• Very quiet operation

Estimated costs:  $4,000-$5,000

• $1,500 from Clean Air Agency ($3,000 for income qualified)
• up to $4,000 from Pierce County or City of Tacoma (up to $5,000 for income qualified)
• $800 from PSE for electric customers only
• $1,500 for Parkland Light customers with electric baseboard or wall heat
• Federal energy tax credit may be available

Natural gas stove or fireplace insert

Benefits:

• Approved for use during burn bans
• Back-up heat source, even in a power outage
• Instantly turns on and off
• Clean and soot-free

Estimated costs:  $3,000-$4,000

• $1,500 from Clean Air Agency ($3,000 for income qualified)
• up to $4,000 from Pierce County or City of Tacoma (up to $5,000 for income qualified)
• $200 from PSE if equipment meets Canadian P4 FE of 70 or better, be direct vent, have electric ignition, and be installed in main living area (not a bedroom)