Can You Stack PSE and HEAR Rebates? Yes, Here's How
On an income-qualified heat pump install, PSE, HEAR, and a local utility rebate can all pay at once, stacking to roughly $9,200 total. Each program files separately, with its own deadline.
The layers
Three separate programs can pay on one install: the PSE utility rebate, the HEAR income program, and sometimes a city or PUD rebate on top. They don't cancel each other out, so a job can pull from all three.
A stacked example
Take an income-qualified customer in PSE territory. They might see up to about $5,000 from PSE, up to $8,000 from HEAR (capped by project cost), and a local top-up. In practice the combined total on a typical job lands around $9,200.
The catch
Each program files separately, with its own portal, paperwork, and deadline. Miss one and you leave that whole layer behind. Keeping three filings straight per job is the part shops get wrong, and where a filing service earns its money.
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FAQ
Is there a cap on stacking?
Total rebates generally can't exceed the project cost, and each program has its own cap. The realistic combined number on most jobs is around $9,200.
This guide is general educational information, not legal or financial advice. Rebate amounts, eligibility, and deadlines depend on program funding and utility rules, and change over time. Always confirm the current terms with the program before quoting a customer. Last updated July 1, 2026.