Air Source Heat Pump-Electric Furnace Conversion Rebate

Kootenai Electric Cooperative » Residential Rebates » Air Source Heat Pump-Electric Furnace Conversion Rebate

Offered to Kootenai Electric Cooperative residential members who meet eligibility requirements.

Pre-approval is strongly encouraged, please apply before work is scheduled.

To receive the rebate, a licensed contractor must install the new air source heat pump.

The application must be submitted within 90 days of purchase or installation.

Eligible homes

Existing single-family Site Built (4 units or less) or Manufactured homes.
ONLY homes with existing Electric Forced Air Furnace qualify.
New residential construction and multifamily buildings are not eligible.

Qualified projects

New, centrally-ducted Air Source Heat Pump is home’s first heat pump of any type.
The heat pump must be installed by a licensed contractor.
The new equipment must be tested and certified by the Air conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
The system’s AHRI certificate demonstrates the minimum efficiency requirement is met.
Please submit AHRI with the pre-approval paperwork. If the system changes for any reason, a new AHRI is required with the final paperwork. If the AHRI was not submitted at the time of pre-approval the AHRI must be received with the final paperwork to finalize the rebate.

Minimum efficiency requirement

7.5 HSPF2 and 14.3 SEER2
or
8.8 HSPF and 15 SEER

Amounts

Non-Variable Speed: $1,250
Variable Speed: $1,560

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2Installation Information

3Applicant Information

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Utility Name

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Utility Timeline

Basic home information and the new heat pump's AHRI Certificate are needed for pre-approval.

If you are applying after installation is complete, you will need the final invoice.

Home Type*

New Construction does not qualify.

Site Built Home (4 units or less)

Manufactured Home

What is the home's primary heating system, prior to the new heat pump?*

Heat Pump

Electric Forced Air Furnace

Electric Zonal (wall, baseboards, ceiling, space heaters)

Gas or Oil Forced Air Furnace

Wood or Pellet Stove

No Existing Heat

Your home is not eligible for the rebate. Thank you for your interest.

Year home was built*

Use estimate if needed.

Home Square Footage*

Interior living space

Foundation Type*

Crawlspace

Full Basement

Half Basement

Slab

Does the home have existing Central Air Conditioning?*

Yes

Will your home use a backup heat source, after installation of the new heat pump?*

Yes

What is your backup heat source?*

Please note: At this time, VRF technologies (also known as VRV) do not qualify for the residential conversion from Electric Forced-Air Furnace to Air Source Heat Pump rebate.

Who is submitting this application?*

Contractor

Customer

Contractor Business Name*

Contact Person*

Contractor Phone*

Contractor Email*

Is the heat pump installation complete?*

Yes

Optional: Installation specifications and best practices (for recommendations, not rebate requirements)

Proposed Installation Date*

Month

Day

Year

If work is not completed within the 6-month pre-approval period, a new application must be submitted.

Installation Date*

Month

Day

Year

AHRI Certified Reference Number*

The contractor is to provide the AHRI information for the installed system.

AHRI Certified Reference Number*

Manufacturer*

Outdoor Unit Model Number*

Is the new heat pump variable speed or inverter driven?*

Yes

Unsure

Please ask your contractor. If the answer is yes, a copy of the manufacturer's specifications will be required.

Please check to see if the outdoor unit is shown on the Ducted Variable Speed Heat Pump Reference List (Excel download). The list is not comprehensive. If your unit does not appear, please refer to the manufacturer.

If the outdoor unit is variable speed/inverter driven, a copy of the manufacturer's specifications will be required.

Is your new heat pump's capacity more than 5 tons?

Yes

Upload Manufacturer's Specifications*

The contractor must provide the manufacturer's specification sheet to indicate that the unit's compressor is variable speed or inverter driven.

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload Manufacturer's Specifications*

The contractor must provide the manufacturer's specification sheet for Columbia River PUD engineering review.

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

You can look up the outdoor unit on the Ducted Variable Speed Heat Pump Reference List (Excel download). The list is not comprehensive. If your unit does not appear, please refer to the manufacturer.

Upload Final Invoice*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload AHRI Certificate*

If the installed outdoor unit differs from the model given in the pre-approval, new AHRI information will be required for final approval.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Installation Address*

For the home receiving the new heat pump.

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Are you the Utility Account Holder named on the bill at the Installation Address?*

Yes

Utility Account Number (if known)

Utility Account Holder's Name*

What is your relationship to the utility account holder?*

Homeowner

Landlord or Property Manager

Family

Tenant or Resident

Other

Homeowner Name*

First Last

What is the home’s residence status?*

Owner occupied

Renter/Tenant occupied

Other

Renter/Tenant Name (optional)

This field may be left blank if the name is not to be shared, or for vacation rentals and other homes without a primary resident.

Is the mailing address different than the installation address?*

Yes

Mailing Address*

If the rebate is paid with a check, it will be mailed to this address.

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Home Phone Number*

Home Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Home Email (optional)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Application Notes

Please insert any notes that you would like us to review with your application. (This is not required to submit the application.)

Terms & Conditions*

I agree to the Terms & Conditions

I understand that:

Rebate(s) may be changed or discontinued at any time.

The equipment/product(s) must be installed to program requirements and specifications. I accordingly certify that I, or my contractor, have reviewed the specifications prior to beginning work.

The equipment/product(s) must be installed in compliance with federal, state and local building and environmental codes and manufacturer instructions.

When selecting a contractor, it is the applicant’s responsibility to request proof of insurance and licensing that meets state requirements. Validating qualifications before work begins is strongly recommended.

By completing this document, I certify that the equipment/product(s) are installed at the address indicated on this application, and that this address is within service territory.
Discrepancies in the application’s information can invalidate the rebate request.

This program is provided in partnership with Bonneville Power Administration and utilizes federal funding. Project information may be shared for processing or compliance purposes.

The applicant assumes the responsibility of any loss or damages that may occur in connection with the upgrade.

Does not endorse any particular manufacturer, contractor, or product.

Reserves the right to inspect completed work and installed product(s).

Disclaims any warranty, whether expressed or implied, regarding the energy efficiency improvement(s) listed on this application for any equipment, materials or labor associated with installation, maintenance, repair, or any energy savings associated with use.

Does not accept any liability resulting from participation in a rebate program.

By submitting this application, I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Please allow 8 to 10 weeks to receive rebate, after all qualifications are met.

Last Update: 10/1/25