Air-Source Heat Pumps
For commercial buildings
Rather than generate heat through combustion, heat pumps use electricity to move heat from exterior sources into a building. They can also reverse the process to move warm air out and cool the space. The result is equivalent space heating or cooling for as little as one-quarter the cost of conventional equipment. Learn how to help your customers plan for a heat pump replacement.
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Payback & Incentives
To get started, contact your Trade Ally Network NW field specialist for help with forms and program incentives. Utility participation and incentives vary.
Up to $700
per ton for a ANY heat pump retrofit
Amount received for qualifying energy-efficient heat pump retrofit replacing electric resistance heating in commercial buildings.
Up to $150
per ton for a heat pump upgrade
Amount received for qualifying energy-efficient heat pump upgrade. No precondition requirement.
7
years
A typical project payback, including incentives for a heat pump upgrade.
12
years
A typical project payback, including incentives for a heat pump conversion (retrofit).
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Customer Benefits
Increased value of commercial space
Less maintenance than traditional heating systems
Long life span
Energy cost savings
Incentive Requirements
Pre-Installation
Upgrade projects meet the following conditions:
- Space is conditioned by an operational or failed air source heat pump; or
- Space is part of a building addition, new construction, or a major renovation project.
Retrofit:
- Space is conditioned by zonal or forced-air, electric-resistance heat as the primary heating source.
- No other heating sources are eligible.
Post-Installation
The installed heat pump must:
- Be an air-to-air heat pump system.
- Have an AHRI certificate of product rating; and
- Meet BPA’s efficiency specifications for both heating and cooling per the BPA Heat Pump Specifications.