How to apply
Step 1
Prior to starting a project, find a program-eligible HVAC contractor.
Step 2
Review the incentive qualifications and list of required documents with your contractor and apply online within 180 days of project completion.
Step 3
Receive your check. Incentive checks are issued within 14 business days after we review and approve your incentive application.
Save on a high-efficiency heat pump and furnace combination
Dual fuel technology combines the efficient heating and cooling performance that you get from a heat pump with the consistent heating capacity of a gas furnace. In summer, the heat pump works like a high-efficiency central air conditioner. In spring, fall and winter it provides cost-effective and efficient heating, while the gas furnace takes over only when needed during the coldest months of the year.
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Building a new home? If so, we offer Wattsmart incentives to qualified builders for energy upgrades to make your new home more efficient and comfortable.
Qualifications and incentives
| Equipment purchases and services | Customer incentive |
|---|---|
| Dual fuel heat pump conversion (electric heat) | $2,600 |
| Dual fuel heat pump conversion (gas heat) Climate zone 3* | $1,000 |
| Dual fuel heat pump conversion (gas heat) Climate zones 5 & 6* | $2,000 |
Ensure the home qualifies:
- Must be existing home, not new construction.
- Multifamily homes up to 3 units per foundation qualify.
- Evaporative cooling, room air-conditioners, oil, wood heating, pellet stoves, propane systems conversions do not qualify.
Requirements for dual fuel heat pump electric & gas conversions:
- Dual fuel heat pump must be a minimum 9 HSPF/14 SEER
- Gas furnace minimum 90 AFUE.
- Work must be completed by a Program-eligible HVAC Contractor listed on the Program-Eligible HVAC Contractor List
- Dual fuel heat pump must be installed according to the specifications outlined in the Utah Technical Specifications Manual
- New dual fuel heat pump must be the current primary heat source and must service at least 80% of the home's conditioned living space.
- Dual fuel heat pump must be a new, air-source split or packaged unitary heat pump with an AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute) Standard Rating Cooling Capacity of 65,000 BTU/hr (5.4 tons) or less.
- Heat pump must be listed on the AHRI Certified Directory
- Homes 3,500 square feet or less may qualify for one unit, while homes greater than 3,500 square feet may qualify for two units. Homes greater than 3,500 square feet requiring more than two units may apply for additional incentives (additional documentation required, contact program for more information).
Additional requirements for gas conversions:
- Previous primary heat source must have been a ducted gas furnace with central air conditioning that served at least 80% of the home's conditioned living space.
- Climate zone 3 covers only Washington County, Utah.
- Climate zones 5 & 6 cover all counties in Utah except for Washington County.
Additional program rules:
- Submit all documents so they are received within 180 days of the qualifying service completion.
- If applying for a multifamily property (up to 3 units per foundation), please submit one application per unit. For properties with 4 or more units, please see our custom Multifamily Program
Required documents:
- Dual Fuel Pump Application, completed and submitted*
- Itemized receipt or contractor invoice
- AHRI certificate
- IRS W-9 Form, if applicable*
*Applicable only to businesses and non-individual customers, including landlords, applying for incentives.
Incentives are associated with the most recent tariff filing approved by the Utah Public Service Commission. All incentives are subject to change with 45 days' notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Customer eligibility
Residential electric customers residing in the state of Utah who purchase their electricity from Rocky Mountain Power on rate schedules 1, 2, or 3 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of Utah where the tenant is billed on rate schedules 1, 2 or 3 also qualify for this program. You can locate your rate schedule on your bill or by calling 1-888-221-7070. Incentive checks are only issued in the name of the Rocky Mountain Power account holder.
Application details
Prior to starting a project, find a contractor using the Program-Eligible HVAC Contractor list. Note that select incentives must be completed by a Program-Qualified Contractor. Review with your contractor to determine eligibility requirements, incentive qualifications and review the list of required documents to submit for an incentive.
Incentive application and required documents must be received within 180 days of the qualifying service completion. Incentive checks are issued within 14 business days after we review and approve your incentive application. Checks are only payable to the account holder or verified third party payee. Incentives are not to exceed the purchase price of the equipment or service. Equipment and service work may be inspected for compliance.
