Seattle City Light Small Business Rebates for HVAC Upgrades
Save More on Commercial HVAC & Water Heater Upgrades
If you own a small business in the Seattle area and your heating, cooling, or water-heating equipment is starting to show its age, you may be wondering how you'll cover the cost of replacing it. The good news? You may be able to save with Seattle City Light rebates and instant discounts on qualifying equipment.
Resicon can help you determine whether your business and your upcoming HVAC or water heating project qualify for available incentives. And right now, eligible small businesses may be able to stack an additional incentive on top of existing Seattle City Light equipment discounts, creating an even bigger opportunity to save.
These stacked rebates are available for a limited time, and only while funding lasts, so it’s worth looking into your options sooner rather than later. We’ll help you navigate the requirements and choose equipment that meets the program guidelines.
What Are Seattle City Light Small Business Rebates?
Seattle City Light offers energy-efficiency incentives designed to help small and medium-sized businesses make upgrades without taking on the full cost themselves. Depending on your project, these programs may include instant discounts on qualifying heating and cooling equipment, as well as other energy-efficiency rebates and incentives.
For qualifying small businesses, Seattle City Light is currently offering a limited-time stacked rebate on certain heat pumps and water heaters installed as part of an eligible retrofit project.
The stacked rebate is added to the existing midstream equipment incentive, giving eligible businesses another way to lower the upfront cost of upgrading to more efficient equipment.
Limited-Time Stacked Rebate Amounts
Qualifying Equipment Potential Stacked Savings*
Heat pumps (<5.4 tons) Up to $10,000
Heat pump water heaters (<120 gal) Up to $4,000
* When stacked with midstream rebate. Actual incentive amounts depend on equipment eligibility, efficiency requirements, project details, and available program funding.
Who Qualifies for Seattle City Light Rebate Programs?
This limited-time stacked rebate is designed specifically for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees that receive electric service from Seattle City Light.
To qualify, your business and project generally must:
- Have fewer than 50 employees.
- Be a Seattle City Light customer.
- Be located in an eligible incorporated city.
- Replace existing equipment as part of a qualifying retrofit project.
- Install a qualifying heat pump or heat pump water heating equipment.
- Meet applicable equipment efficiency and program requirements.
Not sure whether your business qualifies? That’s where Resicon can help. We'll review your existing equipment, your planned upgrade, and the applicable program requirements to give you a better idea of which incentives may be available before you move forward.
Qualifying Commercial Heat Pumps & Water Heaters
The current program focuses on two main types of equipment: commercial heat pumps and hybrid heat pump water heaters.
Commercial Heat Pumps
Qualifying air-source heat pumps must generally:
- Be under 5.4 tons
- Be installed as part of a qualifying commercial retrofit
- Meet the program's required SEER2 and HSPF2 efficiency tiers
- Have Cold Climate certification through ENERGY STAR® or NEEP
If you're replacing an older or inefficient HVAC system, a qualifying heat pump may be a great opportunity to improve your building's comfort while reducing energy use and potentially lowering your upfront investment.
Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters
Qualifying hybrid heat pump water heaters must generally:
- Be under 120 gallons
- Be installed as part of a qualifying commercial retrofit
- Meet the program's applicable model and efficiency requirements
If your current water heater is nearing the end of its life, this could be a good time to see whether an eligible heat pump water heater makes sense for your business.
Benefits of Energy-Efficient Equipment Upgrades
A rebate can certainly make an equipment upgrade more affordable, but that's not the only reason to consider replacing aging equipment.
Today's high-efficiency systems can help your business get more out of its energy use while providing more consistent performance. Depending on your building and existing equipment, an upgrade may help you:
- Improve heating and cooling performance
- Replace aging or inefficient equipment
- Reduce energy consumption
- Improve indoor comfort
- Take advantage of newer, high-efficiency technology
- Lower the upfront cost of an eligible replacement
And if your project qualifies for Seattle City Light incentives, you may be able to reduce that initial investment even further.
How to Apply for Seattle City Light Rebates
The rebate process doesn't have to be complicated. Resicon can help you work through the steps and make sure you're looking at equipment that meets the program requirements.
1. Talk With Resicon
Start by telling us about your current HVAC or water-heating equipment and what you'd like to replace it with. We'll learn more about your building, your needs, and your goals for the project.
2. Find Out If Your Project Qualifies
We'll help identify potentially qualifying equipment and review the applicable Seattle City Light requirements with you.
3. Choose Your New Equipment
Once you know what qualifies, we'll help you select equipment that meets the applicable efficiency and program requirements.
4. Receive Your Incentive & Complete Your Upgrade
Discounts are instant! Resicon will arrange for your purchase of the qualifying discounted equipment and professionally install it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle City Light Rebates
How much is the Seattle City Light small business rebate?
The current limited-time stacked program offers eligible small businesses up to $10,000 for qualifying heat pumps under 5.4 tons and up to $4,000 for qualifying heat pump water heaters under 120 gallons, when stacked with the applicable midstream incentive.
Your actual savings will depend on the equipment you choose, your project, and the program requirements that apply.
Who qualifies for the Seattle City Light small business rebate?
Seattle City Light small business rebates are intended for businesses with fewer than 50 employees that receive electric service from Seattle City Light and are replacing existing equipment as part of a qualifying retrofit project.
Does my business have to be in Seattle?
Not necessarily. The program is available to qualifying Seattle City Light customers, so eligible businesses in areas such as Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and Burien may qualify.
Do new construction projects qualify for the stacked rebate?
No. The Seattle City Light small business rebates are intended for the replacement of existing equipment.
How long will the stacked rebate be available?
There is no specific end date. The stacked rebate is a limited-time incentive that remains available while program funding lasts. If you're already considering an equipment replacement, it's a good idea to check your eligibility sooner rather than later.
Upgrade Your Business and Save With Seattle City Light Incentives
If your commercial heat pump, HVAC equipment, or water heater is getting older, you don't necessarily have to handle the full cost of an upgrade on your own.
Available Seattle City Light incentives may help make qualifying equipment more affordable—and the current stacked rebate could provide even more savings for eligible small businesses.
Resicon can help you identify potentially qualifying equipment, review the applicable requirements, and take advantage of available incentives. Contact 253-242-5306 or request service online to find out whether your project may qualify.
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