Start with your current heating method and the proposed upgrade. Clark Public Utilities incentives have different rules for central heat pumps, ductless systems, and thermostats. A rebate is not automatic for every replacement. Our current rebate page lists amounts and links to the official requirements, checked October 11, 2026.
The largest advertised rebate is not necessarily the one that applies to your project. Before comparing installation estimates, make sure everyone is discussing the same existing system and the same scope of work. This guide gives you a practical checklist for a Clark County HVAC estimate, while the utility remains the source for final program qualification.
Which starting point describes your home?
| Your situation | What to ask about |
|---|---|
| Electric forced-air furnace | Compare the central heat pump conversion programs and the proposed equipment rating. |
| Existing heat pump | Ask whether the specific replacement fits the utility’s replacement program. |
| Permanent electric zonal heat | Discuss which central or ductless option fits the home and which program applies. |
| Thermostat change | Check system compatibility, eligible models, and the existing thermostat replacement rules. |
| Another utility or heating source | Do not assume a Clark Public Utilities incentive applies; confirm the appropriate provider and program. |
A home’s location alone does not establish utility-program eligibility. Share the serving electric utility and existing heat information. Ask which program is being considered before treating an incentive as part of your budget.
What to bring to the estimate
- Existing heating type and accessible equipment model information.
- A description of the comfort concern or reason for replacing equipment.
- Whether you want whole-home cooling, a ductless solution, or a control change.
- Your serving utility and whether you are the homeowner or have owner permission.
- Any previous proposal so the scopes and assumptions can be compared.
Do not include utility-account numbers in an initial website message. You can identify the provider without sending billing documents. If documentation is required later, ask how it should be supplied through the appropriate process.
Questions to answer before relying on a rebate
Ask which utility program the estimate assumes, what equipment qualifies, and how the existing heating is documented. Then ask who will handle the application and what proof of installation or purchase is required. Clarify how and when an incentive would be paid or applied, rather than assuming it is a point-of-sale discount.
Central heat pump incentives require a participating utility-network contractor. Ductless installations have their own equipment, ownership, and installation rules. Follow the official links on our rebate page for the program relevant to the proposal.
A thermostat rebate does not establish compatibility
Check the equipment’s control requirements before buying a thermostat. The utility’s smart thermostat program includes eligible-model and replacement conditions, excludes dual-fuel homes, and warns against using these controls with variable-speed heat pumps. Dedicated communicating systems deserve an equipment-specific discussion.
Ask the contractor to identify the control that will be used in the proposal. If you want an alternative thermostat, have compatibility and program qualification confirmed before purchasing it.
Keep installation cost and incentives separate
Compare what is included in the installation: equipment, controls, distribution work, access, permits, and any separate electrical work. Identify exclusions and items that still need confirmation. Then list the possible incentive separately with its program and assumptions.
This makes proposals easier to compare and avoids letting an incentive headline hide a difference in installation scope. Do not automatically add together rebates from different utilities or programs; ask which ones apply to the same project and confirm any combination rules with the administrators.
Rebate questions homeowners often ask
Do I qualify just because I live in Clark County?
No. The relevant utility customer, existing equipment, installation, and program requirements still need to be checked.
Can you promise the rebate before reviewing the project?
Qualification needs confirmation against the actual project and current utility rules. The amounts on our rebate page are a starting point, not an approval.
What if my home is in Cowlitz or Skamania County?
Solutions HVAC serves parts of those areas, but your incentives depend on your serving utility. Tell us the provider and ask about the applicable program.
Start with your home.
Planning an upgrade? Use online booking or request an estimate and describe your existing heat and comfort goals. We can start the conversation without you having to decode every equipment rating.
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