We are looking for qualified participants for this pilot to measure your energy consumption and savings potential.
Join Seattle City Light in helping displace your electric resistance heat with a ductless heat pump. Depending on your heating and cooling needs this technology could save you between 25% and 50% on your yearly electric heat bill.
Ductless heat pumps are used extensively in Asia and Europe. We believe their use in the mild climate of the northwest will be equally successful. Typical systems cost around $5,000 to install and have a lifespan of 20 years.
Costs, Savings & Payback Per Unit
Cost of Unit and Installation |
$5,000.00 |
Rebate amount from SCL |
$1,200.00 |
Federal Tax Credit (if applicable) |
30% of cost,
up to $1500 |
Net Cost to Customer |
$2,300.00 |
Average kWh savings per year |
3900 |
Dollar savings per year at SCL rate of $0.08 |
$312.00 |
Payback period in years |
7 |
Our goal is to install as many as 300 Ductless Heat Pump's before the regional pilot meets its overall goals of 2500 installations.
Please note your home could be chosen for measuring and
evaluating savings for two years after installation.
Please read our Program Announcement
document  (Adobe PDF, 65K)
for more detailed information on
required forms and the process you will follow after you choose
a qualified contractor you wish to do the work.
Benefits of a Ductless Heat Pump
- Saves energy and reduces monthly expenses.
- Easy to install.
- Extremely comfortable and ultra-quiet.
- Additional federal tax benefit.
- Built in air conditioner.
- Remote included.
- No ductwork needed.
Am I Eligible?
- You must use electric resistance heating as the primary heat source for your home. These systems include: baseboard heaters, cadet wall heaters, electric hydronic baseboard heaters, and electric furnaces.
- You cannot have gas service hooked up to your home.
- Your home must be built before 2007.
- You must agree to have your billing history made available and your energy use monitored for one year after installation.
How Do I Participate?
The first step is to call a contractor from the list of qualified contractors. They will schedule a visit your home, verify your eligibility and give you a bid. (We recommend getting 2 or 3 bids.) After you choose the contractor you wish to do the work, they will fill out the paperwork and schedule your installation. If you have questions, please call our help line at (206) 684-3800 or send email to rescons.scl@seattle.gov. |
