Clark PUD offers up to $2,500 in rebates for qualifying heat pump installs in 2026. Qualifying equipment must meet the utility's efficiency requirements — the Mitsubishi and American Standard systems we install both qualify. The installer must be on the utility's approved contractor list (we are). File within 90 days of install. We handle the paperwork.
Clark Public Utilities runs one of the strongest residential heat pump rebate programs in the Pacific Northwest. In 2026, qualifying homeowners in Clark County can get meaningful money back on heat pump installations — but the rules aren't always obvious, and the paperwork is where most rebate claims die.
Here is what Vancouver homeowners should actually know.
What Clark PUD offers in 2026.
The rebate program is structured in tiers tied to the equipment's efficiency rating and home configuration:
- Ducted heat pump replacing electric resistance heat: up to $2,500
- Ducted heat pump replacing gas furnace or oil furnace: up to $1,200
- Ductless heat pump (first head): up to $1,500
- Ductless heat pump (additional heads): $250 each, up to 4 heads
- Heat pump water heater: up to $500 (separate program but often stacked)
These are the maximum amounts. Actual rebate depends on equipment efficiency, home type, and whether your current system is electric, gas, or oil.
What qualifies.
Not every heat pump is rebate-eligible. The equipment must be:
- On Clark PUD's approved equipment list. This changes yearly and is published as a PDF on the utility website. The Mitsubishi and American Standard systems we install both qualify across their full premium lineups. Budget-tier equipment (basic entry-level 14 SEER2 units from other brands) typically does not — one of the reasons we stick to the two manufacturers we do.
- Rated to meet the program's HSPF2 and SEER2 minimums. Usually HSPF2 ≥ 7.5 and SEER2 ≥ 15.2, though tiers vary.
- Properly sized for your home. A Manual J load calculation is required for ducted systems over 3 tons. We do these on every install — most contractors don't.
- Installed by an approved contractor. Pacific Peak is on the Clark PUD approved contractor list. Not every shop is.
What disqualifies a rebate claim.
In our experience, rebates get rejected for a handful of predictable reasons:
- Late filing. Claims must be submitted within 90 days of installation. Miss the window, the money is gone.
- Missing AHRI certificate. The AHRI reference number proves your outdoor unit and indoor coil were matched and tested together. Without it, the efficiency rating is not certifiable.
- Unpermitted installation. Clark County requires a mechanical permit on any heat pump install. No permit, no rebate.
- DIY installs. The rebate program requires an approved contractor signature. Owner-installed equipment is never eligible.
- Wrong sizing documentation. "Rule of thumb" sizing is rejected. They want a Manual J calculation with the submission.
How the application actually works.
The process is straightforward if the paperwork is ready:
- Install the qualifying equipment (we handle this)
- Pull and close out the Clark County mechanical permit (we handle this)
- Submit the rebate application with AHRI certificate, Manual J load calc, paid invoice, and permit closeout documentation
- Clark PUD processes the claim — typically 4–8 weeks
- Rebate arrives as a check in the mail or a credit on your utility bill (your choice)
We file for you.
On every heat pump install we do, we compile the full rebate package and submit it on the homeowner's behalf at no extra charge. The homeowner signs a one-page authorization form, and that's the last they hear about it until the check arrives.
A note on stacking
Clark PUD rebates can often be combined with the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (up to $2,000 tax credit on heat pumps, separate from utility rebates). Not tax advice — ask your CPA. But the combined value on a typical Vancouver heat pump install can be $3,500–$4,500 in rebates and credits. That's real money.
When it makes sense to wait.
Rebate tiers do shift year-to-year. If a rebate program is mid-renewal (usually in Q4), we'll sometimes recommend scheduling a January install to make sure your project falls under the new program. We'll tell you honestly if timing the install is worth it — usually it's not, but occasionally it is.
The bottom line.
If you're replacing an old furnace or oil system with a heat pump in Clark County, and you're using an approved contractor, the math generally works strongly in your favor. The rebate program exists to move homes off fossil fuel heating — and the utility is genuinely motivated to process claims quickly. The only way to lose out is to miss a paperwork deadline.
Have a specific project in mind? Request a quote and we'll build the rebate analysis into the written estimate. You'll know exactly what you're getting back before you sign anything.