HVAC Incentives in Oregon and Washington: What You May Qualify For

We track 3 programs for homes in our area: 1 in Oregon and 2 in Washington. Each is run by a utility or a program administrator, not by us. You may qualify — we'll confirm against the program's current rules before you rely on it.

We don't repeat incentive amounts here. Program rules and amounts change, so we link to each program's own page instead.

Energy Trust of Oregon offers incentives for ducted heat pumps, ductless heat pumps (mini-splits), and some high-efficiency gas heating. It's for Oregon homes served by participating utilities.

Whether you qualify depends on 4 things: your utility, your home type, the system being replaced, and the equipment installed. Check eligibility on the program page before installation. Some offers require a program-approved contractor. Applications have deadlines after installation.

The program page lists what the application needs. That includes the installation date, the equipment's model and serial numbers, its efficiency rating, and a paid invoice. Keep those papers together from day one.

Clark Public Utilities' Heat Pump Program is for central (ducted) heat pumps in electrically heated homes. It's for Clark Public Utilities customers.

The rebate depends on the type of heat pump and how your home is heated now. The heat pump must be installed by a contractor in the utility's contractor network. Check the current rules with the utility before installation.

Clark Public Utilities' Ductless Heat Pump Program is for ductless heat pumps that replace electric heat. That means electric furnaces, baseboard heaters, wall heaters, or ceiling heat.

It's for homeowners in Clark Public Utilities territory whose homes use permanently installed electric heat. The system must be installed by a contractor in the utility's contractor network who is properly licensed in Washington. Self-installs do not qualify.

No. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, known as 25C, ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Do not plan a 2026 purchase around it.

The IRS page says the credit covered improvements made through December 31, 2025. It also says you claim it for the tax year the equipment was installed, not just bought. If you had equipment installed in 2025 and have questions, talk to a tax professional. We don't give tax advice.

Because many rules have to be met before or during the install, not after. The contractor, the equipment, and your current heat source can all decide whether you qualify. Finding out afterward is too late to change them.

Use the ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder. It's an EPA tool that helps you find rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products.

We only list programs we have checked against the program's own page. If you find another offer, send it to us. We'll look at the rules with you. You may qualify — we'll confirm before you count on it.

An incentive can make replacement cost less. It doesn't make a working system broken. If your system can be fixed for a fair price, a rebate alone is not a reason to replace it.

We work repair-first. If replacing makes more sense, we say so and show why. When you ask us about replacement, ask about incentives too. We'll check what you may qualify for against the program's current rules.