Energize Thurston Heat Pump Program Expands

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  Thurston County, the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity launched the second year of the Energize Thurston heat pump program“Thurston County, the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater; and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity are launching the second year of the Energize Thurston heat pump campaign.”
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  The Energize Thurston heat pump program was launched on August 17, 2026“Discounted heat pump program kicks off second year August 17, 2026 CONTACT: Miriam Villacian, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Economic Development Department, (360) 628-2992 or [email protected] Discounted heat pump program kicks off second year in Thurston CountyOLYMPIA – Thurston County, the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater; and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity are launching the second year of the Energize Thurston heat pump campaign. Energize Thurston provides discounts, instant rebates, and customer support to help Thurston County residents purchase and install efficient, electric heat pump equipment for home heating/cooling and water heating. A limited number of free and low-cost installations will be available to income-qualified households. The campaign will take place in two phases. Phase 1, starting August 17, 2026, will offer all interested residents access to equipment discounts, customer support, and free site assessments from certified installers. Phase 1 will also provide subsidized installations for qualifying applicants on the program’s existing waitlist. Phase 2, starting October 2026, will be open to new applicants with household incomes below 120% of the Thurston County area median income (AMI), who may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of equipment and installation costs.”
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  The program offers discounts, instant rebates, and customer support for home heating/cooling and water heating systems“Energize Thurston provides discounts, instant rebates, and customer support to help Thurston County residents purchase and install efficient, electric heat pump equipment for home heating/cooling and water heating.”
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  Phase 1 of the program began August 17“Phase 1, starting August 17, 2026, will offer all interested residents access to equipment discounts, customer support, and free site assessments from certified installers.”
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  Phase 2 of the program will start on October 2026“Phase 2, starting October 2026, will be open to new applicants with household incomes below 120% of the Thurston County area median income (AMI), who may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of equipment and installation costs.”
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  Phase 2 of the program will offer subsidized installations for households earning below 120% of Thurston County's median income“Phase 2, starting October 2026, will be open to new applicants with household incomes below 120% of the Thurston County area median income (AMI), who may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of equipment and installation costs.”
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  Phase 2 of the program will cover 80-100% of costs“Phase 2, starting October 2026, will be open to new applicants with household incomes below 120% of the Thurston County area median income (AMI), who may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of equipment and installation costs.”
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  South Puget Sound Habitat received $4.17 million in grants from state programs“South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity was awarded $4.17 million in grants for Energize Thurston in 2026-2027. This includes $3,071,333 from WA State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program, $750,000 from Puget Sound Energy’s Residential Decarbonization Program, and $350,000 from Washington State University’s Community Energy Efficiency Program.”
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  The grants were funded by the Climate Commitment Act“The HEAR and PSE grants are both funded through Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.”
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  The initiative aims to help residents lower energy costs“Energize Thurston provides discounts, instant rebates, and customer support to help Thurston County residents purchase and install efficient, electric heat pump equipment for home heating/cooling and water heating.”
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  The initiative aims to reduce emissions“"Heat pumps are revolutionary for people tr”
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  Last year, 227 heat pumps were installed“Last year local homeowners installed 227 new heat pump systems saving each household thousands of dollars, and we’re anticipating the savings will only grow as this program expands.”
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  Olympia Councilmember Robert Vanderpool noted the program creates opportunities for local installers“By partnering directly with regional distributors, we're expanding access to rebates and incentives, while creating more opportunities for local installers to participate in the program.”
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  Olympia Councilmember Robert Vanderpool noted the program expands access to rebates“Energize Thurston is making it easier than ever for homeowners to improve the comfort and efficiency of their homes,”