2026-2027 HVAC and Electrical Rebates in Central Washington
Rebate programs changed significantly heading into 2026, and a lot of the advice circulating online is already outdated. Here’s what’s actually available to Moses Lake, Ephrata, and Grant County homeowners right now, what disappeared, and what’s coming.
What Ended: The Federal Tax Credits
If you were planning around the federal Section 25C energy efficiency tax credit, worth up to $2,000 for qualifying heat pumps, or Section 25D for renewable energy systems, that window closed. Both credits ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025, with no federal replacement currently in place for 2026. If a contractor or a rebate calculator is quoting you these federal credits as available, that information is stale. Don’t build your Moses Lake or Grant County project budget around them.
What’s Local: Grant PUD Rebates
For Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Soap Lake, and everywhere else served by Grant County PUD, your most direct and reliable rebate source is Grant PUD itself, and their program has specific rules worth knowing before you sign a contract.
Heat pump rebates. As of January 1, 2026, Grant PUD rebates are available only for customers converting to a heat pump from a different heating system, such as an electric furnace, baseboard heat, or wall heaters. If you’re simply replacing an existing heat pump with a new one, you no longer qualify. Rebates for eligible conversions range from $200 to $750, depending on what system you’re replacing and the efficiency of the new equipment installed.
Windows. A $5 per square foot rebate is available for replacing metal-framed or single-pane wood-framed windows with new windows rated at a U-factor of 0.30 or lower, provided the home has an electric heat source. Vinyl window replacements don’t qualify.
Insulation and doors. Rebates are also available for qualifying insulation upgrades and for replacing substandard exterior doors, meaning doors with no insulating material or weatherstripping degraded by 50 percent or more.
The requirement that trips people up. Every Grant PUD residential rebate requires installation by an approved contractor. If your installer isn’t on Grant PUD’s approved contractor list, you don’t qualify, no matter how good the work is. Confirm contractor approval before signing anything, whether your project is in Moses Lake proper or out toward Wilson Creek or Warden.
The State Program: Washington HEAR
Washington’s state-funded Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, funded through the Climate Commitment Act, is active and accepting new program administrators as of early 2026. HEAR provides rebates for high-efficiency electric equipment, primarily targeted at households at or below 150 percent of area median income, though program specifics depend on which third-party administrator serves your area. If you’re income-qualified, this program can stack meaningfully on top of a Grant PUD rebate.
What’s Coming: Federal HARP and HOMES
A federal rebate program, referred to as HARP, along with the related HOMES program, is in development with Washington allocated significant funding through the Department of Energy pipeline. As of mid-2026, this program has not launched and rebates are not retroactive, meaning a project completed now will not qualify once the program goes live. If you’re not in an urgent situation, it’s reasonable to ask your contractor whether waiting makes financial sense, but don’t delay a genuinely urgent repair, like a failed furnace in a Grant County January, on the hope of a program that hasn’t launched yet.
How to Actually Use This Information
- Confirm your contractor is Grant PUD approved before signing a contract. This is non-negotiable for eligibility anywhere in Grant County.
- Check your income against HEAR qualification thresholds if you’re planning a larger electrification project. This program can meaningfully change your out-of-pocket cost if you qualify.
- Don’t budget around federal tax credits that no longer exist. Get a quote based on actual current programs, not what a national blog said applied in 2024.
- Ask specifically what you qualify for before committing to equipment. Rebate eligibility can affect which system makes the most financial sense, particularly the heat pump conversion requirement.
Common Mistakes We See Homeowners Make
- Assuming a heat-pump-to-heat-pump swap still qualifies for a Grant PUD rebate. It doesn’t anymore as of 2026.
- Hiring based on price alone without confirming approved contractor status, then discovering the rebate doesn’t apply
- Waiting on a federal program that hasn’t launched while an urgent repair sits unaddressed
- Assuming rebate amounts posted online from a prior year are still accurate
Why This Changes Every Year
Rebate programs shift with state budgets, utility conservation targets, and federal policy, and 2026 has already seen more change than most years. The safest approach is confirming current eligibility at the time you sign a contract, not relying on last year’s numbers or a generic national rebate calculator that doesn’t account for Grant PUD’s specific requirements.
HES Electrical & HVAC is an approved contractor for Grant PUD’s rebate programs and stays current on state and federal incentives affecting Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, and the rest of Central Washington, so you know exactly what you qualify for before you commit to a project.
