Rebates for heat pump water heaters

The PUD offers rebates of up to $1,000 for purchase and installation of new/not resold, qualifying HPWHs. Before you buy a HPWH, make sure it’s right for your home (see information below). Have questions? Call our Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.

Rebates & eligibility requirements

All applications and receipts must be submitted within 90 days of invoice date to be eligible for our rebate. It’s easy to apply for the rebate online, see the base of this page for details. Make sure you purchase a qualified model – click the button below for a list.

See the list of qualified HPWHs

Is a HPWH right for you?

HPWHs work like a refrigerator, but in reverse. While a refrigerator pushes heat from inside the unit out to the air around it, a HPWH uses fans and an evaporator to pull warmth from the surrounding air and transfers it to water in the storage tank. Because it uses the warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, it is a very efficient way to heat water. Learn more from our friends at Hot Water Solutions, an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. (Heat pump water heaters are also known as electric hybrid water heaters.)

Considerations:

• For the most efficient operation, the air temperature where the HPWH is installed should average 40 degrees F or above.
• Because the heat pump exhausts cool air in the area where it is located, the HPWH should be installed in a location that would isolate cool air, or be ducted to the outside.
• The mechanical components of a HPWH generate noise – similar to a dishwasher (around 45 decibels). Consider the noise factor in making your purchase decision and placement.
• Overall, the ideal location for a HPWH is in a garage or unheated/unfinished basement.
• Check out customer reviews of products and retailers as you consider your purchase.

Claim your rebate online

• Log in through your MySnoPUD account and click the “Claim Product Rebate” button. (Don’t have a MySnoPUD account? They are free and offer many benefits – click here to learn more)
• Follow the prompts to submit your contact information and receipt within 90 days of invoice date
• Receive your rebate in 2-6 weeks

Questions about the status of your rebate or unable to apply online? Email SnoPUD@resource-innovations.com or call 425-386-8148, 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. for assistance.