Heat pumps

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The heat pump program offers rebates, technical assistance and quality insurance to PUD customers installing qualifying heat pump systems.

Choosing a heating and cooling system for your business is a big decision. We created the Comfort Crafted Heat Pump Program to make choosing an energy-efficient heat pump system as simple as possible.

How a Heat Pump Works

A heat pump operates similarly to an air conditioner, except that the process also works "in reverse" to create an efficient heating method. That means a single system provides the comfort of both heating and cooling, with all the convenience of turning the thermostat. We believe the heat pump is the most efficient and cost-effective means of creating your indoor climate. 

Program Eligibility

This program is available to the PUD's commercial customers.  Eligible facilities include office or retail spaces that are less than 5,000 square feet in size and are heated by electric resistance heat.

Quality Assurance

Participating heat pump dealers have agreed to install heat pump systems in accordance with our rigid installation standards.

Rebates

The rebate amount depends on the efficiency level of the heat pump:

  • $750 rebate for heat pumps with a HSPF* of 8.0 - 8.49 and a SEER** of 13.0 or higher.
  • $1,300 rebate for heat pumps with a HSPF of 8.5 or greater and a SEER of 14.0 or higher.
* HSPF (Heating Season Performance Factor) takes into account reductions in efficinecy due to changes in outdoor temperature, defrosting, fans, supplemental heat and on/off cycles.
**SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) denotes efficiency in air conditioning mode.

Step by Step Procedure

  1. Contact a participating dealer to arrange a free consultation.
  2. The dealer will inspect your home and prepare a written proposal.  A copy of the proposal will be given to you and another copy, which includes heat load calculations and other important information, will be sent to us for review.
  3. We will review the proposal and notify the dealer whether the system qualifies.
  4. The dealer will install your new heat pump system according to PUD and manufacturer specifications, then forward installation documentation to us for review.
  5. Upon receive of the installation documentation, we will schedule an inspection of your new heat pump system.  After a satisfactory inspection, we will send you a rebate check.

Heat Pump Dealers

These heat pump dealers have agreed to follow our rigorous installation specifications. These specifications ensure high quality installations that provide greater comfort and equipment longevity with lower operating costs than other typical installations.

B&B Air-Conditioning & Heating/ENTEK Corp.
P.O. Box 1607
1057 12th Ave. Longview, WA 98632
(360) 423-3010
(800) 633-1354

Carlson's Heating and Air-Conditioning Inc.
1414 S. Pacific Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 425-4888
(800) 268-4884

Columbia N.W. Heating Inc.
52760 NE 1st St.
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-3624

Renaud Electric Co., Inc.
2300 Talley Way
Kelso, WA 98626
(800) 266-1420

Smith Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
14214 Fir Street, Suite F
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 227-5500

For more information

For more information on home heating and cooling, visit these sites:

Our Energy Experts can also answer any questions you may have. Contact them for more information:

Columbia River PUD
Energy Experts
PO Box 1193, St. Helens, OR 97051
64001 Columbia River Hwy
Deer Island, OR 97054
(503) 366-5470 phone
experts@crpud.org email