WASHINGTON REBATES

HVAC and Heat Pump Rebates in Washington

Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light pay different amounts. Here is which one covers your address.

// WHO PAYS WHAT

Your utility decides what you can claim

There is no single Washington rebate. What you can claim depends on who sends your power bill, and this service area straddles two utilities. Seattle addresses are served by Seattle City Light. Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and most of the rest of the corridor are Puget Sound Energy.

They are separate programs with separate amounts and separate rules, so a page that lumps them together will tell half its readers the wrong thing. On top of whichever one covers you, there is a federal tax credit of up to 30% on qualifying high efficiency heat pumps.

// WHAT WE DO ABOUT IT

We check the program before we quote

Rebate amounts are set by the program, not by us, and they change. So we confirm the current figures against your utility before the quote is written, which means the number on your estimate is the number that applies to your address rather than a figure copied off somebody’s blog.

The paperwork is part of the job. We file the rebate forms alongside the permits and the warranty registration, and we give you what your accountant needs for the federal credit.

// THE SPLIT

Which one covers your address

Check your power bill if you are not sure which utility serves you.

Seattle

Served by Seattle City Light, which runs its own heat pump programs

Everywhere else

Bellevue, Renton, Kent and Federal Way are Puget Sound Energy

Up to 30%

Federal tax credit on qualifying high efficiency heat pumps

Stacks

The federal credit applies on top of whatever your utility pays

// HOW WE WORK IT OUT

What decides the amount

Four things, and changing any one of them changes the number.

Which utility serves you

Seattle City Light inside Seattle, Puget Sound Energy across most of the rest. Different programs, different amounts.

What you are replacing

Most of the money is aimed at moving off gas or electric resistance heat, so what comes out matters as much as what goes in.

The efficiency of what goes in

Ratings decide eligibility. We pick equipment that qualifies rather than quoting something that just misses.

Your household income, sometimes

A few programs are income qualified. We check rather than assume.

// WORTH KNOWING

Before you count on a rebate

Rebate amounts are set by the program and they change
We confirm current figures against the utility before quoting
Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy are separate programs
The federal credit is claimed on your tax return, not by us
Repairs generally do not qualify, replacements do
We file the rebate paperwork alongside the permits

// WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

5.0 on Google, and every one is verified

These come straight from our Google Business Profile. We do not write them and we cannot edit them.

Fita kareta

October 2026

★★★★★

I’m a house flipper and have used Ready Energy more than five times. They have been amazing every single time! Their quality of work and speed are excellent, and their pricing is very competitive. They have a well-equipped, friendly, professional, and energetic team that gets the job done right. I highly recommend Ready Energy to anyone looking for heat pump or AC installation or service. I’ll definitely continue using them for my future projects!

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Fita, more than five projects together and still counting. On a flip, speed matters as much as quality, and we work hard to give you both. The crew will love reading this. See you on the next house.

Jon Grandon

September 2026

★★★★★

Had a tankless water heater installed and I was very impressed with the service and professionalism. I will definitely use Ready Energy Solutions in the future should the need arise. Alex went the extra mile for me and prices were quite reasonable.

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Jon, thanks for choosing us for your tankless water heater installation. Going the extra mile is how we try to treat every customer, so it's great to hear it showed. We'll be here the next time you need us.

Colin Kerber

September 2026

★★★★★

Our water heater was leaking and I expected that it needed to be replaced. I searched the internet for reputable water heater repair service companies. Many results came up and I started calling a couple of the big name providers for quotes. I was a bit sticker shocked as I did not expect that costs would be over $2k so I continued my search for other companies without the big advertised name. I narrowed results to companies who are out of Auburn which is closer to my area in Lakeland Hills. Came across Ready Energy Solutions since it had 5 star reviews. I read many of the reviews and decided to call. Alex politely answered and we discussed the issue and he gave me an estimated quote over the phone. To my surprise it was better than the quotes I received from the others. In agreement, Alex scheduled me for the next day. His service tech came on time and immediately started the work. Alex kept me updated by text and also showed up to work with his tech and complete the job. He provided me with information on the new water heater and answered all my questions. He even registered the new water heater for warranty with the manufacturer on my behalf. Alex and his team were very respectful, responsive, and professional. They definitely deserve 5 stars for their work and more than fair cost of services. I want to add that my furnace fan came on to include my bathtoom fan and would not shut off unless I turned off the electrical breaker that powers the bathroom fan and lights. For a couple days I tried to figure it out without success. Since it coincidentally happened during the water heater replacement, and knowing that Ready Energy Solutions was primarily advertised as a heating and cooling company, I of course, contacted Alex. He wanted to come by first thing in the morning but worked with me to schedule at my convenience. When he arrived, he not only found the issue immediately but fixed it in minutes. I am so impressed with Alex and his company and plan to only use them moving forward for all my water heater, and HVAC needs. I will be sure to recommend Ready Energy Solutions. Thank you Alex for an excellent 5 star service experience!

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Colin, thanks for writing all this out. A leaking water heater is stressful, and we're happy we could get the new one in the next day and register the warranty for you. Sorry you had to fight with that furnace fan for a couple of days. Glad it was a quick fix once we got there. We'll gladly take care of your water heater and HVAC in Lakeland Hills from here on. Alex

Yonas Tekie

September 2026

★★★★★

5/5 Stars — Absolutely fantastic service! Alex came out to fix our heater, and we couldn't be more impressed with his work. He arrived right on time, diagnosed the issue quickly, and had everything back up and running smoothly in no time. Alex was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and polite throughout the whole process. He took the time to explain what went wrong and gave us great advice on how to keep the system running efficiently. Honest, skilled, and reliable technicians like Alex are hard to come by—we’ll definitely be calling him for any future heating or cooling needs and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-notch service!

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Glad we got your heater running again so fast, Yonas. It's always worth a few minutes to explain what went wrong, so you know what to watch for next time. We'll be here whenever you need heating or cooling help. Alex

vinnie tran

August 2026

★★★★★

I would highly recommend hiring Alex and his team! Alex helped repair my AC unit. He also noticed that the filter had been installed incorrectly, so I hired him to correct that as well. As someone who doesn't know anything about HVAC systems, I had a lot of basic questions and appreciated how honest and patient Alex was in answering all my question and explaining/reexplaining things to me. He was responsive and kept me in the loop. He also got the job done quickly and prices were fair.

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Vinnie, there's no such thing as a basic question about your AC. I'd rather explain something twice than leave you guessing. Glad the AC repair went smoothly and that we could fix the filter while we were there. Alex

Rick Battershell

July 2026

★★★★★

Professional and Fair Price-We recently used Ready Energy Solutions for a mini-split heat pump installation, and they did a wonderful job. The team arrived right on time as scheduled and was incredibly professional throughout the day. They took the time to answer all of our questions (and I had many before) about how the new system operates. On top of the great service, their pricing was very fair compared to other quotes we looked at. Five stars!

Ready Energy Solutions replied: Rick, thanks for choosing us for your mini-split heat pump installation. You asked all the right questions before the new system went in. Hope it keeps the house comfortable all year. Alex

// KEEP READING

Where would you like to go next?

Heat pumps

The system most of the rebate money is pointed at right now.

Financing

Spread whatever is left after the rebates come off.

Questions and answers

Cost, rebates, timing, warranties and what happens on install day.

Areas we serve

Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and nearby.

// BEFORE YOU CALL

Questions about Washington rebates

Which utility serves my address?

Inside Seattle city limits it is almost always Seattle City Light. Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and most of the surrounding area are Puget Sound Energy. Your power bill says which.

How much can I actually get back?

It depends on your utility, what you are replacing, what you install, and on a few programs your household income. Amounts are set by the program and they change, so we check the current figures against the utility before we quote.

Is there federal money as well?

Yes. Qualifying high efficiency heat pumps carry a federal tax credit of up to 30%, claimed on your return for the year the work is done. It stacks with utility money.

Do I claim it, or do you?

We file the rebate paperwork as part of the job. The federal credit goes on your tax return, so that part is yours, and we give you what your accountant needs.

Does a repair qualify?

Generally no. The programs are aimed at replacing a system with a more efficient one.

What if I am not sure what I have?

Call and describe it, or we will look when we come out. The estimate is free either way.

// GET STARTED

Heating and cooling for homes across Greater Seattle

Heat pumps, furnaces, air conditioning and water heaters. The estimate is free, calls are answered 24 hours, and we work out your rebates before you commit to anything.