Central AC and Heat Pump Tune-Ups

Get up to $75 cash back

Important! Pacific Power’s planned changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with our energy efficiency program became effective May 12th. For questions or additional clarification, please email us.

Tune up and turn down your energy bill

The incentive for central AC and heat pump tune-ups is no longer offered for work completed on or after May 12, 2014. Applications for work completed on or before May 11, 2014 will be accepted if postmarked within 90 days.

Qualifications & Incentives

Equipment Purchases and Services

Customer Incentive

Central air conditioner tune-up

$50

Heat pump tune-up

$75

For work completed on or before May 11, 2014

  • Incentives are available for existing homes only
  • Incentive amount cannot exceed the total cost of the project
  • Qualified Contractors are required to complete measure specific program worksheets that must be submitted with the incentive application
  • All required documentation must be postmarked within 90 days of the work completed date
  • Additional incentive-specific qualifications and required documentation are listed below

Central air conditioner tune-up:

  • Work must be completed by a Qualified HVAC Contractor
  • Incentive available on existing central air conditioners only
  • Existing central air conditioner must serve at least 80% of the home's conditioned floor area
  • Air flow test and performance check are required as outlined in the California HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual:
    • Air flow must meet minimum 350 CFM per ton requirement
    • Performance check options are outlined in the California HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual
  • Central air conditioner tune-up may only be performed when outdoor temperatures are above 65° F following performance check protocols
  • Incentives are limited to one tune-up incentive per unit every five years
  • Required documents include:
  1. Completed and signed incentive application
  2. Itemized receipt/contractor invoice (see incentive application for invoice requirements)
  3. Completed and signed Tune-up worksheet
  4. IRS W-9 Forms (for business and non-individual customers receiving incentives)

Heat pump tune-up:

  • Work must be completed by a Qualified HVAC Contractor
  • Incentive available on existing heat pumps only
  • Existing heat pump must serve at least 80% of the home's conditioned floor area
  • Air flow test and performance check are required as outlined in the California HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual:
    • Air flow must meet minimum 350 CFM per ton requirement
    • Performance check options are outlined in the California HVAC Trade Ally Program Manual
  • Heat pump tune-up may be performed year round following performance check protocols
  • Incentives are limited to one tune-up incentive per unit every five years
  • Required documents include:
  1. Completed and signed incentive application
  2. Itemized receipt/contractor invoice (see incentive application for invoice requirements)
  3. Completed and signed Tune-up worksheet
  4. IRS W-9 Forms (for business and non-individual customers receiving incentives)

Customer Eligibility

Residential electric customers residing in the state of California who purchase their electricity from Pacific Power on rate schedules D, DL-6, DS-8, DM-9 or NEM-35 qualify. Landlords who own rental properties served by the company in the state of California where the tenant is billed on rate schedules D, DL-6, DS-8, DM-9 or NEM-35 also qualify for this program. You can locate your rate schedule on your bill or by calling 1-888-221-7070. Incentive checks are only issued in the name of the Pacific Power account holder.

How to Apply

Prior to starting a project, find a contractor using the Participating or Qualified HVAC Contractor list. Note that select incentives must be completed by a Qualified Contractor. Review the incentive application with your contractor to determine eligibility requirements, incentive qualifications and review the list of required documents to submit for an incentive.

Incentive Application and required documents must be postmarked within 90 days of the work completed date. Incentive checks are issued within 45 days of receipt of the completed and approved incentive application. Checks are only payable to the account holder. Incentives are not to exceed the purchase price of the equipment or service. Equipment and service work may be inspected for compliance. Incentives are subject to tariff approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.