Heat Pump Program
Only purchases made between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012 qualify.
 We
currently offer a rebate to members who add a new heat pump
to their current heating system.
Why consider a heat pump? The electric heat
pump is the most efficient heating system on the market today.
Heat pumps offer clean, safe, reliable comfort all year long.
What will a heat pump do for you?
- Keep you warm during the winter
- Keep you cool in summer and save you money
- They are the most efficient heating system on the market
today
- Keep you safe from carbon monoxide, a deadly byproduct
of fuel burning
- Keep your home clean, by reducing the amount of airborne
dust and mildew
- Keep your home dry, by dehumidifying the air inside your
home
Heating Costs for 2,000 Square Foot Home
Based upon typical January weather conditions, and April
2010 costs. Heat types marked with an * indicate new high
efficiency furnaces.
| Type
Heat |
Furnace
Efficiency |
BTU's |
Specific
Units |
Cost |
| Electric Furnace |
100% |
4,095,600 |
1200 kWh |
$91.80 |
| Heat Pump |
320% |
1,575,231 |
375 kWh |
$28.69 |
| Zonal |
127% |
3,224,882 |
945 kWh |
$72.28 |
| Natural Gas* |
95% |
4,311,158 |
43.1 Therms |
$61.84 |
| Wood Stove |
45% |
9,101,333 |
0.331 Cords |
$52.95 |
| Pellet Stove |
75% |
5,460,800 |
0.325 Tons |
$78.01 |
| Fuel Oil* |
80% |
5,119,500 |
36.6 Gallons |
$108.97 |
| Propane* |
80% |
5,119,500 |
56.0 Gallons |
$111.85 |
For the best combination of heating efficiency
and convenience, the electric heat pump is the clear choice.
It's also the only system, out of all of those listed, which
also offers warm weather cooling.
Requirements for the Rebate Program
- Ceiling insulation R-19 minimum
- Duct insulation R-3 minimum
- Floor insulation R-11 minimum
Electric Forced Air:
This incentive is available for all new and existing site
built and manufactured homes.
Rebates are available for heat pumps or electric furnaces.
It must be installed by a PTCS
certified contractor, commissioned in accordance with
the Performance Tested
Comfort Systems (PTCS) specifications and have the duct
system PTCS Certified if any of the ducts are outside the
conditioned space.
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Eligibility Requirements
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Single Family New Construction
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Single Family Existing
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Manufactured Homes (new & existing)
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| Duct Sealing includes heat pump &
electric forced air |
Any electric ducted forced air system |
$400
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$500
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$400
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| Commissioning& Controls |
Any new heat pump |
$300
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$300
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$300
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Air Source Heat Pump Upgrade:
Available for replacing an existing heat pump or adding a heat pump to a system with gas backup.
The heat pump must have a minimum HSPF of 9, a SEER of 14, and be installed by a PTCS Certified contractor.
Ducts outside where duct sealing is required (such as unheated crawl space or attic)
Rebate: $1,000
Ducts inside where duct sealing is not required (Homes with a basement)
Rebate: $500
Air Source Heat Pump Conversion (New Heat Pumps):
The PTCS air source heat pump conversion measure provides an incentive for replacing an electric forced air furnace
with a heat pump. The heat pump must have a minimum HSPF of 9, a SEER of 14, and the work must be completed by a
PTCS Certified contractor.
Ducts outside where duct sealing is required
Rebate: $1,900
Ducts inside where duct sealing is not required
*N/A for manufactured homes
Rebate:$1,400
The Steps Involved
- Initial inquiry by customer
- Schedule in home energy inspection if required. (Any site
built home constructed after 1/81 is exempt from inspection.)
- Customer obtains heat pump bid(s) from
PTCS certified contractor(s).
- Customer notifies contractor to proceed with work
- Installer sends CPI Heat Pump Rebate form, copies of the
PTCS verification information, whole house heating/cooling
load calculations, and invoice to CPI
- Contractor sends verification that the ducts are sealed
by a certified contractor in accordance with PTCS
specifications to CPI and ECOS.
- On site inspection of contractor's work by CPI
Program subject to change without notice.
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