Energy Smart Eastside Heat Pump Rebates
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For Homeowners
$1,000 Heat Pump Rebate
Energy Smart Eastside offers a $1,000 rebate for homeowners who purchase a Mitsubishi, Bryant, or Carrier heat pump through a contractor in our trusted installer network.
$5,000 Bonus Rebate
Energy Smart Eastside also offers a $5,000 bonus rebate. This bonus rebate applies to moderate-income households earning below 150% of the Area’s Median Income.
These rebates are available to homeowners living within the city limits of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Sammamish. Combining these incentives means you could save up to $6,000 on a qualifying heat pump system installed by an approved contractor.
How to Participate
To get a quote for a heat pump using the $1,000 Energy Smart Eastside rebates, we recommend contacting an installer in our network. This is an instant rebate—meaning installers will apply this rebate at the point of sale.
To find out if you are eligible for the Bonus $5,000 rebate, submit an application. We’ll reply within one business day. If eligible, you’ll be provided a rebate code that can be used with any installer in our network for up to 90 days. This rebate is also applied at the point of sale with an installer.
Rebates are available for qualifying heat pump systems that meet program requirements and are installed by approved contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Households replacing an existing furnace or electric resistance heating system within the city limits of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Sammamish, and Mercer Island.
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Homeowners with household income below 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) are eligible for this rebate.
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To be eligible for the bonus rebate, the total household income must be below 150% of the Area Median Income in King County. Refer to income qualifications listed in the table below:
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To qualify, the system must be on the approved equipment list (Mitsubishi, Bryant, or Carrier heat pumps) and installed by an approved contractor. The system must also be sized to heat your entire home.
Eligible systems:
Ducted heat pumps
Ductless heat pumps
Hybrid systems ($1,000 rebate only)
For the $5,000 bonus rebate:
Must be fully electric (no furnace backup)
Hybrid systems are not eligible
Not sure what qualifies? A trusted installer can help you choose the right system and apply rebates.
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The cost of heat pump installation to the homeowner is dependent upon the specific needs of the home. We recommend getting 2 or 3 different quotes from our network of trained heat pump installers to get started.
Energy Smart Eastside rebates can also be stacked with various incentives from Puget Sound Energy, which can total $4,600 in additional rebates.
Schedule a call with one of our energy advisors to better understand what additional rebates you might qualify for. -
Heat pumps can lower energy costs, though the savings depend on what system you’re replacing.
If you’re replacing a gas furnace, you can typically expect modest heating savings of around 10–15%. However, because a heat pump also provides efficient air conditioning in the summer, many households find their overall annual energy spending stays about the same while gaining year-round comfort.
If you’re replacing electric resistance heating (like baseboards), the savings are much larger—often 50% or more on heating costs. And if you currently rely on portable air conditioners, a heat pump’s high efficiency can reduce cooling-related energy use by roughly 25% or more.
You can find full income and product eligibility requirements in the Program Guidelines.
$5,000 Bonus Rebate Application - Homeowners
For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable accommodation requests, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-5362 (voice) or email EnergySmartEastside@bellevuewa.gov. Please specify your city of residence to assist in making accommodations. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA/Title VI Administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice) or email ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.