What heat pump rebates pay in Vancouver, Washington
We read Clark Public Utilities' heat pump page and its overview of rebates on October 6, 2026. We did not open the ductless program page, so the $900 amount comes from the overview card.
Central heat pump replacing an electric furnace
A central heat pump with a heating rating of 7.5 HSPF2 or higher.
Variable-speed central heat pump replacing an electric furnace
The same rating, with a variable-speed compressor.
Variable-speed heat pump replacing a heat pump or electric zonal heat
Also available for single-family new construction unless the home is in the New Homes Performance program.
Ductless heat pump
For homes now heated with ceiling cable, baseboard, wall heaters or an electric furnace.
State home electrification rebates
The City of Vancouver received $500,000 for households at or below 150 percent of area median income. No per-household amount is listed.
Working it out
A Vancouver home with an electric forced-air furnace that gets a variable-speed ducted heat pump earns $1,250. A home with baseboards that gets a ductless system earns $900. The pages we read do not say whether one home can claim both a central and a ductless rebate, so ask the utility to confirm the amount for your plan.
Electric heat is the starting point
The US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020 to 2024) says about 68 percent of Vancouver, Washington homes use electricity as their main heat and about 29 percent use utility gas. All of Clark's heat pump amounts are for electrically heated homes. If you heat with gas, the pages we read do not list a heat pump rebate for you, so ask the utility before you plan. About 51 percent of homes are detached houses and 51 percent of households own, which are the households that can pick equipment.
How a heat pump changes the bill
Clark Public Utilities' page says heat pumps can deliver significant savings on heating bills because they move heat rather than make it, and that they cool a house in summer by reversing. It also notes that when the outside temperature falls below about 35 degrees, a backup system takes over, and that this backup costs more to run. The utility says to consider a special heat pump thermostat. That advice fits with its $140 thermostat rebate on our Washington smart thermostat page.
Contractors and checks
The rebate needs a contractor from the utility's Contractor Network. Ask for the model's rating on paper to prove it meets 7.5 HSPF2. Ask whether the ducts need sealing or insulating, since leaky ducts lower the benefit, and Clark offers duct sealing rebates of $200 or $500. Ask what the backup heat will be and when it turns on. If your home also needs insulation, do it first, and see our Vancouver insulation page.
How to claim a Vancouver, Washington heat pump rebate
- Confirm that Clark Public Utilities serves your home and that it is heated with electricity.
- Choose a contractor from the utility's Contractor Network.
- Ask for the exact model and its rating in writing.
- After the install, send the utility the invoice and model details.
- Call 360-992-3355 if your system does not fit one of the listed cases.
Common questions
How much is the Clark Public Utilities heat pump rebate?
$1,000 for a central heat pump replacing an electric furnace, $1,250 for a variable-speed one, $500 replacing a heat pump or zonal heat with a variable-speed unit, and $900 for ductless.
Do I need a certain contractor?
Yes. The heat pump must be installed by a contractor in the utility's Contractor Network.
Does my home need electric heat?
Yes. The rebates are for electrically heated homes.
Is there help for lower incomes?
The state's home electrification program, run locally by the City of Vancouver, is for households at or below 150 percent of area median income. Ask for amounts.
Is there a federal credit?
No. The IRS says the energy efficient home improvement credit covers improvements made through December 31, 2025.
What to do next
Next, see the Vancouver water heater page or return to the Vancouver rebate hub.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 6, 2026: Clark Public Utilities heat pump program, Clark Public Utilities all rebates and incentives, IRS Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. All Vancouver rebates → Every Clark Public Utilities rebate →