Ductless Heating and Cooling System - Save 25-50% on Heating Costs*

Ductless Heating and Cooling System - Save 25-50% on Heating Costs* logo
Ductless heat pumps are highly efficient heating and cooling systems that do not require the use of ducts. They are affordable, easy to install technology that can dramatically reduce the energy wasted in homes heated by other less efficient electric heating like baseboard, wall heaters, and electric furnaces. Since ductless systems can cool as well as heat, they provide year-round comfort. Emerald is here to help with information and rebates for qualifying units.
  • Save 25-50% on your electric heating costs
  • A more comfortable home with reliable and efficient heating
  • Learn more at https://comfortreadyhome.com/homeowners/

Incentive Information

Emerald offers options to help you make the switch to a ductless heating and cooling system. Cash rebates are available to all eligible homes or Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union offers qualifying Emerald customers a zero-interest loan of up to $7,500. Minimum insulation levels must be met to qualify for this program, see “Eligibility” for details. Incentives subject to change without notice due to funding availability.


Homes replacing an electric furnace or
permanently installed zonal electric heat

$800 cash rebate OR a zero-interest loan of up to $7,500.


For information on available products and incentives visit: https://comfortreadyhome.com/homeowners/

*Customers replacing an existing Ductless Heat Pump are not eligible for incentive
Eligibility
• Home is an existing residential housing unit located within Emerald’s service area.
• Home must have permanently installed electric heat as the primary heat source. Emerald shall verify weather-related electric heating use.
• Participant is authorized to make home improvements.
• Loan eligibility decided by Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union.
• A FREE Home Energy Audit from Emerald is required to confirm insulation levels.

Minimum insulation levels:
• ATTIC has an R-value approaching R-49.
• WALL cavity should be insulated to at least R-11.
• FLOOR has an R-value approaching R-30.
Requirements
• New heat pump will be the primary home heating system.
• New equipment must have a minimum 9.0 HSPF and 14.0 SEER, be inverter-driven, and installed on a dedicated electrical circuit. New Ductless Heat Pumps replacing an existing ductless heat pump must have a minimum 11.0 HSPF.
• Ductless heat pump equipment must be listed on BPA’s List of Qualified DHPs and installed according to manufacturer specifications and the NW DHP Project Best Practices Guide by an HVAC company listed on the NW DHP Installer website, goingductless.com.
• Participant authorizes Emerald to conduct quality inspections to ensure program specifications are followed.
• Installation must be completed within 90 days of project pre-authorization.
Steps to Participate
We can help you identify savings opportunities, find qualified contractors, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

1. Confirm eligibility for your program.
2. Schedule a Free Home Energy audit with the Emerald Energy Services team by calling 541-746-1583.
3. Find approved contractors and get project cost estimates; we suggest getting at least 3 quotes.
4. Complete your project’s rebate application and submit to Emerald for pre-authorization.
5. After Emerald approves your project, have your contractor proceed with your installation.
6. Emerald will review your completed project and contact you or your contractor to perform any required on-site inspections.
7. Submit all required project documentation to Emerald.
8. Emerald will authorize rebate payment upon final approval.