Hybrid Heat Pump

Hybrid Heat Pump System

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What are the benefits

What you get

How do I qualify

What are the benefits of a hybrid heat pump system?

A hybrid heat pump system is an energy-efficient combination of two HVAC units: an electric heat pump and a gas furnace. These two systems work together to keep your home comfortable year-round by managing both your heating and cooling needs.

Year-Round Comfort: During summer, the heat pump efficiently cools your home and then provides efficient electric heating when temperatures are milder in the fall and spring. As the weather gets colder and drops below 35 degrees, the gas furnace kicks in, quickly providing warmth.
Efficient Heating and Cooling: The cooperation between the heat pump and furnace helps maximize the benefits of both systems and provides redundancy in case one system fails.

Unlike single-device heating equipment systems, specific bill impacts associated with hybrid heat pumps may vary significantly depending on the difference between natural gas and electric rates. While gas usage may decrease, electric usage will increase, offsetting some of the savings you may have expected on your overall energy bills.

What you get

Get a $1,500 rebate when you install a hybrid heating system that pairs your new or existing furnace with a hybrid heat pump.

$2,400 Efficiency Boost rebate based on your income (Visit pse.com/boost or ask your contractor for more details)

Getting started with an installer

Ready to get started? This rebate is only available through the contractor working on your project. Find a trusted and reliable contractor through PSE’s Trade Ally Network.

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Do I qualify?

Customer requirements

You must be a current PSE single-family¹ natural gas and electric customer.
Your primary and current heating system must be a natural gas furnace to qualify.
Customers with existing electric resistance systems, natural gas boilers, heat pumps, or dual fuel hybrid systems are not eligible

^{1 Single-family homes are defined as: A) home built primarily at the location where the home is inhabited; B) standalone homes, or attached housing with four units or less. Additionally, for the purpose of this program, modular homes fall under this classification. Note that most homes that are not manufactured homes will fall under this classification.}

Equipment requirements

Must install an AHRI-certified central ducted heat pump with an existing or new natural gas forced-air furnace.
Ductless heat pumps are not eligible.
30°F (-1.1°C) thermal or capacity balance point required.
- A 70°F (21.1°C) indoor design temperature for heating and 75°F (23.9°C) for cooling load calculation using ASHRAE winter design temperature and cooling design temperature for the nearest weather station representative of the installation shall be used.
- Heat pump balance point must be 30°F (-1.1°C) or less using a calculator, such as BetterBuilt NW’s HVAC Sizing Tool.
35°F (1.7°C) auxiliary lockout required; natural gas furnace must not engage with OAT is above 35°F (1.7°C). *
- Exceptions include defrost cycle or emergency heating.

*Auxiliary heat control/lockout temperature is the outdoor temperature above which the gas furnace auxiliary heat does not operate. May be listed as ‘auxiliary heat’ temperature setting on a thermostat or may be changed via a switch on the heat pump compressor.

Rebate requirements

Must be installed by a PSE Trade Ally or REP.
Rebate application must be submitted within 30 days of install.
Rebates only available on new, qualifying equipment.
Equipment that is replaced under warranty will not be eligible for a second rebate.
One rebate per qualified single-family residence.
Must install to comply with all federal, state, and local code requirements.
Rebate cannot exceed the pre-tax purchase price of any rebated product
Home or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) with existing heat pumps are not eligible