City Partners for Energy Smart Eastside Heating and Cooling Campaign

July 19, 2022 – Starting this summer, Eastside residents in the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and Redmond have the opportunity to learn about and purchase discounted heat pump systems through Energy Smart Eastside, a multi-city energy efficiency program. Heat pumps are highly efficient heating and cooling systems that use less energy than traditional electric heating systems and can result in lower utility bills. 

The Energy Smart Eastside heat pump campaign reduces the regular price of a heat pump, simplifies the installation process for customers, and provides guidance on utility incentives and low-interest financing. By working directly with heat pump manufacturers, local distributors, and expert installers to streamline the process, Energy Smart Eastside ensures participants receive high-quality work and excellent customer service. 

Five free, one-hour online workshops are scheduled from July 26 to Sept 27, 2022. The workshops are open to all Eastside residents and property owners. Participants will learn about heat pump technology, utility incentives, and financing opportunities through the program, and will have an opportunity to ask questions of program experts. After attending a workshop, participants are eligible to receive a community discount to reduce the installation cost by at least $500, in addition to unique incentives offered by individual jurisdictions. Puget Sound Energy customers may also qualify for additional cash incentives, if upgrading from another electric heat source.

“This campaign is a great opportunity to improve home energy efficiency that will also benefit our community’s climate goals,” Ross Freeman, City of Mercer Island Sustainability Manager, said.

For more information and to register, visit the campaign's website.