Heating and Cooling Your Home

Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters

Smart Thermostats for Baseboard Heaters works with these types of high voltage electric heating systems:

• Electric Baseboard
• Fan-forced (in-wall)
• Self-contained Hydronic Baseboard
• In-ceiling radiant

Rebate Requirements

• Available to eligible Seattle City Light residential customers only.
• $50/unit instant rebate courtesy of Seattle City Light.
• Maximum of 5 rebates per customer.
• Rebate runs through Dec. 31, 2024.
• Must be purchased online through the retailer's website.
• Subject to availability of funding.

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Heat Pumps

Energy-efficient heat pumps are electric heating and cooling systems that move heat from the outside air during heating mode and remove heat from inside your house during cooling mode. This technology can keep you comfortable using a fraction of the energy of standard electric heating systems. They have many benefits:

• Lower heating costs by 25 - 50% compared to standard electric heating systems.
• Improved air quality and health by using electricity with a net-zero carbon footprint and reducing the use of carbon-based fuels like natural gas. The system’s air filters can also reduce the impurities in the air you breathe.
• Ultra-quiet fans evenly circulate air, reducing hot and cold spots in rooms.
• Built-in air conditioner included - keeping you cool on hot summer days.
• Units are easy to control via wireless remote and/or an app, making it quick and easy to adjust temperatures as needed.

Instant Contractor Discounts

When your contractor purchases a high-efficiency heat pump they can receive an instant discount that they are able to pass on to you in their bid. Contractor instant discounts are available only through participating distributors. Do-it-yourself installations are not eligible for a heat pump rebate.

For Qualifying Air Source Heat Pumps

Size <5.4 tons, SEER2 15.2

• • • HSPF2 8.1 or higher – $300 instant discount
    • HSPF2 8.5 or higher – $400 instant discount

Size <5.4 tons, SEER2 16.0

• • • HSPF2 9.5 or higher – $600 instant discount

For more information about heat pump terminology, visit AHRI's Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Efficiency 101.

To get started with upgrading your heating and cooling system, contact a qualified installer or contractor. We recommend getting at least three bids to ensure you are receiving the best quality and price. Be sure to ask your contractor about a City Light discount on your project.

Seattle Clean Heat Program - Oil to Electric Heating

Seattle households heating with oil can receive a $2,000 instant rebate when converting to a qualified heat pump system and using a participating contractor.

The rebate is instantly applied at the time of invoice by the contractor. This rebate is offered through the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment.

Income-eligible Seattle households can receive a no-cost conversion from oil furnace to an electric heat pump through the Seattle Office of Housing Clean Heat program.

HomeWise Weatherization Program

Income-eligible customers may qualify for a free heating and cooling system and insulation upgrades through the City of Seattle's HomeWise Program.

Heat Pump Water Heaters

* Now through the end of 2024, get a $750 instant rebate on heat pump water heaters at Lowe’s and The Home Depot.

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH), also known as hybrid electric water heaters, move heat from the surrounding air to the water tank instead of generating heat directly and are 2 - 3 times more energy-efficient than conventional water heaters. Some of the benefits of heat pump water heaters include:

• The most energy-efficient water heating systems on the market, reducing energy use by up to 70%.
• Saving you energy and money, using less energy typically lowers your utility bill by about 10%.
• Providing you with smart programming options such as "vacation mode," saving you energy while you're not at home while ensuring you have hot water when you return.
• Dehumidifying damp spaces, such as your garage or basement, where they are often installed.

A properly sized hybrid heat pump water heater is more likely to meet your expectations of performance and savings. To choose the right size water heater, you'll need to think about the amount of hot water you need and where you will place the tank.

For additional questions about energy-efficiency solutions, contact an Energy Advisor.

Discounts & Rebates

To assist customers with lowering the cost of buying a heat pump water heater, we provide three options for receiving a City Light financial incentive.

Working with a Contractor | DIY Instant Rebate | DIY Post-Purchase Rebate

1. Homeowner Working with Contractor

When your contractor purchases a qualified HPWH from a participating distributor, they can receive an instant discount that they are able to pass on to you in their bid and invoice.

To get started with upgrading your old water heater, contact a qualified installer or contractor. We recommend getting at least three bids to help ensure you receive the best quality and price. Be sure to ask your contractor about a City Light discount on your project.

• • Contractor discounts are available only through participating distributors.
  • Contractor Rebate - $500 per home
  • Tier 3 or 4 model on the qualified product list

2. Homeowner DIY Installation (instant discount)

If you choose to purchase and install a qualified HPWH from The Home Depot or Lowe's store in the Puget Sound area, you can download an instant digital coupon for use at the store.

• • Instant Discount - $750 limited time offer (expires Dec. 31, 2024)
  • Download an instant digital coupon for use at the register when you purchase a qualifying HPWH.
  • Check with a store associate or store website for details on which products qualify.
  • Install your water heater in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications by using these Do-It-Yourself Tips.

3. Homeowner DIY Installation (rebate form)

If you choose to purchase and install a qualified HPWH yourself online or in-store from a supplier other than The Home Depot or Lowe's, you can apply for a $500 rebate directly from City Light.

• • Rebate - $500
  • The new water heater must be ENERGY STAR® rated and on the list of qualified models.
  • Install your water heater in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications by using these Do-It-Yourself Tips.
  • Submit your online rebate form, with an image of your retail invoice, to City Light no later than 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • Only one rebate per customer.
  • Water heaters purchased at The Home Depot or Lowe’s are NOT eligible for any additional incentives.

Don't have an electric water heater and want to switch to all electric? Contact a qualified installer to determine if converting to electric is possible.