Installation specifications: AFUE rating of the gas furnace must be 95% or greater and serve as the residence’s primary heating source.

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measurement of a furnace’s energy efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient it is.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying gas furnace and recommend an appropriately sized unit for your home.

Installation specifications: AFUE rating of the gas furnace must be 95% or greater and serve as the residence’s primary heating source. Must be installed on or after 7/15/2024.

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measurement of a furnace’s energy efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient it is.

Contractor support: A contractor will help find a qualifying gas furnace and recommend an appropriately sized unit for your home.

Installation specifications: Ductless heat pump must replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc) as the residence’s primary heat source. Must be installed as a 1:1 system with the indoor unit installed in the residence’s main living space (e.g living room). 

1:1 system: A ductless heat pump configuration that includes one indoor unit and one outdoor condenser unit.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home. 

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and act as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating an inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter. 

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home. 

Installation specifications: Manufactured home must be built on or after 1985. HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives. 

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home. 

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives. 

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home. 

Installation specifications: Ductless heat pump must replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc.) as the residence’s primary heat source.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home. 

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying extended capacity heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and act as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives. Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating an inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: Manufactured home must be built on or after 1985. HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives.

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives.

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: Ductless heat pump must replace an electric zonal heat source (electric baseboard heat, electric cadet heaters, etc) as the residence’s primary heat source. Must be installed as a 1:1 system with the indoor unit installed in the residence’s main living space (e.g living room).

1:1 system: A ductless heat pump configuration that includes one indoor unit and one outdoor condenser unit.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: Ductless heat pump must replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc.) as the residence’s primary heat source).

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: Ductless heat pump must replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc) as the residence’s primary heat source. Must be installed as a 1:1 system with the indoor unit installed in the residence’s main living space (e.g living room).

1:1 system: A ductless heat pump configuration that includes one indoor unit and one outdoor condenser unit.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system with traditional air handler (slim duct types do not qualify) listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and act as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying extended capacity heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: Thermostat must be added to a heat pump and lock electric auxiliary heat out at 35°F or lower. Thermostat must have an outdoor temperature sensor or be web-enabled and retrieve weather data from the internet and listed on our qualifying product list. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives

Electric auxiliary heat: The less energy efficient back up heating system that engages when it is too cold outside for your home’s heat pump.

Lockout temperature: The programmed temperature it has to be outside for the system to switch to electric auxiliary heat. The lower the lockout temperature, the more energy efficient the heat pump system as the electric auxiliary heat is operating less.

Contractor support: A contractor will help determine which thermostat and lockout temperature is right for your home’s heat pump system.

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system with traditional air handler (slim duct types do not qualify) listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying extended capacity heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system with traditional air handler (slim duct types do not qualify) listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Additional ductless heads cannot be installed on the system. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying extended capacity heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: Extended capacity heat pump must be a central ducted system with traditional air handler (slim duct types do not qualify) listed on Energy Trust’s qualified products list and act as the residence’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump control or smart thermostat incentives.

Extended capacity heat pump: An extended capacity heat pump maintains a higher level of compressor heating output at lower temperatures when compared to a single-, two- or variable-speed heat pump. This allows the extended capacity heat pump compressor to effectively operate in freezing temperatures without activating an inefficient backup strip heat or electric furnace. Avoiding the use of backup heat during cold months allows an extended capacity heat pump to save a significant amount of energy during the winter.

Central ducted system: A heat pump configuration that has one outdoor compressor unit and one indoor air handler and serves as the primary heating and cooling source for the home.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying extended capacity heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

This incentive is available to income-qualified customers of any eligible residence type through Energy Trust’s Savings Within Reach program and non-owner occupied single-family rental properties.

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives.

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of heat pump must be 7.50 or greater and replace an electric forced-air furnace as the home’s primary heating source. If back up heat present, must be electric and thermostat lockout must be set to 35°F or lower. Cannot be combined with other heat pump, heat pump controls or thermostat incentives.

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of the heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the heat pump.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and efficient thermostat settings your home.

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of ductless heat pump must be 8.10 or greater and replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc) as the residence’s primary heat source. Primary indoor unit must be installed in the residence’s main living space (e.g living room).

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of outdoor ductless heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the ductless heat pump.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: HSPF2 rating of ductless heat pump must be 8.10 or greater and replace an electric resistance heat source (electric forced air furnace, electric baseboard heat, etc.) as the residence’s primary heat source. Primary indoor unit must be installed in the residence’s main living space (e.g living room).

Additional non-electric heating source: A heating source not powered by electricity that provides heat to the home’s primary living space. Examples include wood, gas or pellet stoves, oil heaters or propane heaters. Presence of an additional non-electric heating source that serves the same primary living space as the ductless heat pump can reduce the amount of electric energy savings.

HSPF2: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of outdoor ductless heat pump unit rated by the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institution (AHRI). The higher the HSPF2, the more energy efficient the ductless heat pump.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying ductless heat pump and recommend an appropriately sized unit and location of the indoor head for your home.

Installation specifications: AFUE rating of the gas furnace must be 95% or greater and serve as the property’s primary heating source. Must be installed on or after 7/15/2024.

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measurement of a furnace’s energy efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient it is.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor will help find a qualifying gas furnace and recommend an appropriately sized unit for your home.

Installation specifications: AFUE rating of the gas furnace must be 95% or greater and serve as the property’s primary heating source.

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measurement of a furnace’s energy efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient it is.

Contractor support: A program approved trade ally contractor will help find a qualifying gas furnace and recommend an appropriately sized unit for your home.

Installation specifications: AFUE rating of the gas furnace must be 95% or greater and serve as the property’s primary heating source. Must be installed on or after 7/1/2024. If installed prior to 7/1/2024, incentive may vary. Please contact residential@energytrust.org for more information.

AFUE: Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is the measurement of a furnace’s energy efficiency. The higher the AFUE, the more efficient it is.

Contractor support: A contractor can help find a qualifying gas furnace and recommend an appropriately sized unit for your home.