Rebates at a glance
| Program | Who it’s for | Amount | Installer rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Public Utilities: central heat pump | Homes heated by an electric furnace, an older heat pump or electric zonal heat | $500 to $1,250 | Installer must be in the utility’s Contractor Network (777 HVAC was not listed on October 26, 2026) |
| Clark Public Utilities: ductless heat pump | Homes heated by an electric furnace, baseboards, wall heaters or ceiling cable | $900 | Check the same contractor list; the program page points to it |
| Clark Public Utilities: smart thermostat | Homes heated by an electric furnace or heat pump | $140, taken off at checkout | Bought through the utility’s online marketplace |
| NW Natural and Energy Trust of Oregon: gas furnace | Washington homeowners, existing home, primary residence | $800, plus a $200 credit | The $200 credit needs a NW Natural Preferred Contractor (777 HVAC’s status unconfirmed); offer ends January 31, 2027 |
| Washington HEAR: City of Vancouver | Income-qualified Vancouver residents and small businesses (state limit: 150% of area median income) | Ask the program | Check with the program before you sign a contract |
| Federal 25C tax credit | Equipment installed through December 31, 2025; it has ended | None for 2026 installs | — |
Two things decide most of it: how the house is heated today, and whether the program needs a listed installer. Programs change their amounts and rules without much notice, so confirm with the program before you sign a contract with anyone.
Clark Public Utilities heat pump and ductless rebates
Clark Public Utilities supplies electricity across Clark County, and its rebates are for homes that heat with electricity today. As listed on its Heat Pump Program and Ductless Heat Pump Program pages:
- $1,000 for converting an electric forced-air furnace to a central heat pump, or $1,250 for a central variable-speed heat pump rated 7.5 HSPF2 or better.
- $500 for replacing an existing heat pump or electric zonal heat with a central variable-speed heat pump.
- $900 for a single- or multi-head ductless heat pump in a home heated by an electric furnace, baseboards, wall heaters or ceiling cable heat.
The central heat pump rebate requires an installer in the utility’s Contractor Network. Look the installer up on the current contractor list, or call the utility’s energy counselors at (360) 992-3355, before you sign. 777 HVAC was not on that list when it was checked on October 26, 2026, so if you are counting on the central heat pump rebate, ask about it before you book. Homes heated with gas don’t qualify for these electric rebates.
Smart thermostats
Clark Public Utilities customers who heat with an electric furnace or a heat pump can get a $140 smart thermostat rebate, taken off at checkout in the utility’s online marketplace; with four models to choose from, one of them comes out free. The utility says gas-heated homes may qualify through Energy Trust of Oregon instead (Clark Public Utilities rebates).
Gas furnaces: NW Natural and Energy Trust of Oregon
NW Natural’s current offer for Washington customers lists an $800 Energy Trust of Oregon incentive for a gas furnace rated 95% AFUE or better, in an existing home that is the owner’s primary residence, with the furnace as the main heat source. A further $200 credit applies when a NW Natural Preferred Contractor does the install (777 HVAC has not confirmed that status, so ask before counting on that credit). The offer runs through January 31, 2027 (NW Natural furnace offer).
Check the furnace’s AFUE rating on the quote before you sign: a 92% or 80% furnace doesn’t qualify.
Income-based rebates in Vancouver: Washington HEAR
Washington’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program (HEAR) pays for electric equipment through local administrators. In Vancouver, the Northwest Native Chamber runs the City of Vancouver’s program, offering electrification rebates and a no-cost energy assessment to qualified Vancouver residents and businesses (nwnc.org/hear).
Under the state’s rules, households qualify at or below 150% of area median income for the county, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees can too. Heat pumps are eligible (ducted, ductless, packaged terminal and ground-source), along with the electrical panel and wiring upgrades a new heat pump needs, and the equipment must be ENERGY STAR or AHRI certified. Not every administrator uses every one of those rules, and application steps vary (Washington Department of Commerce), so ask the program for its amounts and how to apply. Outside Vancouver, the Commerce page lists the other local administrators as their contracts are signed.
Federal tax credits ended in 2025
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C), up to $2,000 a year for a heat pump, covered equipment installed through December 31, 2025. Systems installed in 2026 don’t qualify (IRS). Be wary of any quote that still counts it.
Before you sign
- Ask which rebate the quote assumes, and get the equipment’s model numbers so you can check its rating yourself.
- Check the installer against the program’s list when the program has one. That goes for every installer, including us.
- Ask who files the paperwork and when the rebate is paid: at checkout, as a bill credit or as a check.
- Ask for the permit number. A replacement needs a mechanical permit and an inspection; see the FAQ for how that works in Vancouver and the county.
Where 777 HVAC fits
Alex, the owner of 777 HVAC, installs heat pumps, ductless mini-splits and furnaces in Vancouver and nearby Clark County. Tell him which rebate you are aiming for when you ask for an estimate, so the quote can list equipment that meets that program’s rating. Estimates on new systems are free.
Common questions
Is there a federal tax credit for a heat pump in 2026?
No. The federal 25C credit, up to $2,000 a year, covered heat pumps installed through December 31, 2025. Equipment installed in 2026 does not qualify.
Do I need a particular contractor for the Clark Public Utilities heat pump rebate?
Yes, for the central heat pump rebate: the installer has to be in the utility’s Contractor Network. Check the current list on the utility’s website or call (360) 992-3355 before you sign. The ductless program page points to the same list. 777 HVAC was not on that list when it was checked on October 26, 2026, so if you are counting on the central heat pump rebate, ask about it before you book.
Can a gas-heated home get the Clark Public Utilities rebates?
No. The utility’s heat pump, ductless and thermostat rebates are for homes heated with electricity today. Gas customers can look at NW Natural’s furnace offer, which lists an $800 Energy Trust of Oregon incentive for a 95% AFUE or better furnace through January 31, 2027.
What is the HEAR rebate program in Vancouver, WA?
It is Washington’s income-based Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program. In Vancouver it is run for the city by the Northwest Native Chamber, for qualified residents and small businesses; the state’s income limit is 150% of area median income. Heat pumps are eligible; ask the program for the amounts and how to apply.
How much is the smart thermostat rebate?
$140, for Clark Public Utilities customers who heat with an electric furnace or a heat pump. It comes off at checkout in the utility’s online marketplace.