Loads of Fun
ENERGY STAR® qualified clothes washers use 50% less energy than standard washers. Most ENERGY STAR® qualified washers extract more water from clothes during the spin cycle. This reduces the drying time and saves energy and wear and tear on your clothes.

Clothes Washer Rebate
A $30 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Exceptions may apply.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Verify the clothes washer is ENERGY STAR® qualified
2. Install appliance within Benton PUD's service area
3. Complete an Appliance Rebate Application within six months of purchase

For more questions, please contact Conservation at (509) 582-1234 or email conservation@bentonpud.org. 

Heat It Up
ENERGY STAR® qualified clothes dryers use 20% less energy than conventional models. Most ENERGY STAR® qualified dryers use energy saving technologies such as moisture sensors that automatically shut off the dryer when clothes are dry. This reduces the drying time and saves energy and money. 

Clothes Dryer Rebate
A $50 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Exceptions may apply.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Verify the clothes dryer is electric and ENERGY STAR® qualified
2. Install appliance within Benton PUD's service area
3. Complete an Appliance Rebate Application within six months of purchase

For more questions, please contact Conservation at (509) 582-1234 or email conservation@bentonpud.org. 

Get In Hot Water
Heat pump water heaters are twice as efficient as conventional electric tank-style water heaters. They pull heat from the surrounding air using refrigerant and transfer it to the water in the storage tank. Water heaters are the second biggest energy user in your home. Start saving on your hot water year-round. 

Heat Pump Water Heater & Split-System Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
A $700 to $1,100 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Rebates are available for replacement of an electric tank-style water heater in existing single family site-built home and existing manufactured homes. Exceptions may apply. 

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Select a qualifying heat pump water heater
2. Install the heat pump water heater in an appropriate location according to the manufacturer's specifications*
3. Complete a Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Form
4. Complete a Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application within six months of purchase

*Note:  If purchaser installs the appliance themselves and no manufacturer's training is available, use the Do-It-Yourself Installation Tips.

Set It, Forget It
Heating and cooling costs make up the largest portion of your energy bill. While there are many ways to cut costs, installing a smart thermostat can reduce energy waste by using occupancy sensors to automatically adjust the heating and cooling while you are away.

Smart Thermostat Rebate
A $100 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Exceptions may apply.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Check to see if your thermostat qualifies for a rebate
2. Install smart thermostat within Benton PUD's service area (home must be electrically heated)
3. Complete a Project Information Form
4. Complete a Smart Thermostat Rebate Application within six months of purchase

Better Control
A communicating line voltage thermostat helps maintain more accurate temperatures in homes with baseboard, wall, or ceiling radiant heat while also allowing the customer to set a program and control while away. 

Communicating Line Voltage Thermostat Rebate
A $35 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Exceptions may apply.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Choose a thermostat that is Wi-Fi enabled and seven day programmable
2. Complete the Communicating Line Voltage Thermostat Form
3. Complete a Communicating Line Voltage Thermostat Rebate Application within six months of purchase

Charge It Up
ENERGY STAR® qualified EV chargers use 40% less energy than a standard EV charger in standby mode.

Level 2 EV Charger Rebate
A $20 rebate will be applied to the customer's Benton PUD account. Exceptions may apply.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Verify Level 2 Charger is listed on BPA qualified products list
2. Install Level 2 EV Charger in Benton PUD service area
3. Complete Level 2 Charger form
4. Complete a EV Charger Rebate Application online within six months of purchase

Benton PUD also offers $250 rebates for leased or owned fully electric cars. Learn more about EVs and EV chargers, including how to apply for the rebate, on our Electric Vehicles page.

Pump It Up
Heat pumps can deliver significant savings on your home heating bill because they deliver energy more efficiently than other sources. Heat pumps are actually air conditioners that include a reverse cycle for heating, so they cool homes in the summer and heat them in the winter.

How Heat Pumps Work
The heat pump system picks up heat from the air and releases inside the home or outside depending on the season. In winter, heat is extracted from the outside air by a refrigerant, concentrated by a compressor, circulated through the heat pump's coils and sent into your home's duct system. In summer the process is reversed.

Heat Pump Operating and Maintenance Tips

• Insulate your home and ductwork for greatest cost savings.
• Check and clean air filters regularly and replace them when needed.
• Keep all registers open fully to maintain airflow balance.
• Keep the area around your outdoor condensing unit clear of weeds and other obstructions, such as snow, that might interfere with the air flow.
• Remove grates and vacuum heat registers occasionally to clear away dust and other debris.
• Check ducts yearly for loose connections and holes.

Heat Pump Rebate
A $200 to $1,200 rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor (rebate amount varies depending on heat pump upgrade type).

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Home must be electrically heated
2. Select an Approved Contractor
3. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor

Go Ductless
If you have cable ceiling heat, baseboard heat, an electric furnace, or wall heaters, you're probably using extra energy to heat your home. Ductless heat pumps will help you save energy and money while heating your home during the winter months. The systems come standard with air conditioning, so you no longer have to worry about window units.

Ductless Heat Pump Rebate
An $800 rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Home must be electrically heated
2. Select an Approved Contractor
3. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor

Pump It Up
Energy savings from packaged terminal heat pumps are primarily from a more efficient use of heating during the winter compared to a packaged terminal air conditioner or zonal electric-resistance heating.

Packaged Terminal Heat Pump Rebate
A $125 to $200 rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Only available for multi-family homes
2. Must replace existing zonal electric resistance heat
3. Select an Approved Contractor
4. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor

Wrap It Up
As much as half of the energy used in your home goes towards heating and cooling. A properly installed insulation barrier reduces your utility bills year around, by preventing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Adding insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy and improve comfort.

Insulation Rebate
A $0.06 to $2.00 per square foot rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor. (Note: Rebates vary depending upon location of the insulation and type of home.)

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Home must be electrically heated
2. Select an Approved Contractor
3. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor

Welcome Home
Welcome home with a beautiful, energy-efficient and insulated entry door. ENERGY STAR® qualified doors help reduce drafts and keep your home at a constant temperature.

Door Rebate
A $40 rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Home must be electrically heated
2. Select an Approved Contractor
3. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor

Window Upgrade
Energy efficient windows can help keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by blocking up to 70% of the solar heat gain in the summer and reflecting the radiant heat indoors during the winter.

Heat Pump Rebate
A $6 to $12 per square foot rebate will be applied as a credit on the invoice from the approved contractor.

To Qualify for Your Rebate:

1. Home must be electrically heated
2. Select an Approved Contractor
3. All work, including the rebate application, must be submitted by the approved contractor