Heat Pump Incentives
Federal rebates expire soon – Rewiring America has dates and details!
Explore Oregon's new Energy Incentives Hub for all available state rebates.
Federal
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Editor's note: The federal government discontinued the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit, but rebates are available for installations completed by December 31, 2025. See Rewiring America for more details.
Eligibility: Details on our heat pump page
Amount: Details on our heat pump page
◘ How it Works: The same Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit which can be used for traditional heat pumps can also be used for heat pump water heaters. You can only claim one credit per tax year, but there is not a lifetime limit for the credit, so you become eligible again the next tax year.
State
Northwest Native Chamber (NWNC) Clean Energy Contractor Development Program
Eligibility: Native homeowners
Amount: Varies by household need
How it Works: NWNC connects Native American contractors and construction firms to Native homeowners, and helps cover the costs of clean energy upgrades or repair.
◘ More Info: Northwest Native Chamber website
Local
Community Energy Project
Eligibility: Homeowners and renters who are Pacific Power or PGE customers
Amount: $700 discount on heat pump water heater
◘ How it Works: Find out more about the program on the Energy Trust website
Energy Trust of Oregon
Eligibility: Income-qualified City of Portland homeowners with an electric water heater at least 10 years old
Amount: Free
◘ How it Works: Community Energy Project will provide income-qualified individuals with a heat pump water heater to replace their current electric water heater. Review details on the program and contact [email protected] to check availability.
Local Utilities
Smaller local electric utilities also offer incentives ranging from $300-$1,100, depending on your location. Here is a partial list - if your utility is not included you should check their website.
- Blachly-Lane Electric Co-Op: Up to $1,100 rebate on select models of heat pump water heater; details here.
- Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative:Various rebates offered; details here.
- Central Electric Cooperative, Inc: $1,000 rebate for installation of a heat pump water heater in an existing home, $300 for a new build; details here.
- Columbia Rural Electric Association: Rebates on heat pump water heaters; details here
- Coos‐Curry Electric Cooperative: Up to $1,100 rebate for a heavy pump water heater; details here.
- Hood River Electric and Internet Co-Op: $900 rebate for eligible systems; details here.
- Idaho Power: $300 back on a hybrid heat pump water heater for existing homes; details here.
- Lane Electric: Instant $800 rebate and free delivery when you purchase a unit through Lane Electric. This is a limited time offer; details here.
- Midstate Electric Cooperative: $800-900 rebate on select heat pump water heater models; details here.
- Umatilla Electric Co-Op: Up to $800 rebate on a heat pump water heater; details here.
- Wasco Electric Cooperative: Up to $1,100 rebate on a heat pump water heater; details here.
