Ground Source Heat Pumps

Ground Source Heat Pumps, also known as Geothermal Heat Pumps, are among the most efficient and cost-effective technologies available for maintaining home comfort in every season. By leveraging the earth’s stable temperature, GSHPs provide space heating, cooling, and the option for hot water.

They can use up to 61% less energy than conventional electric resistance heating and standard air conditioning systems.

By adding an additional component called a “Desuperheater,” GSHPs can use excess heat pulled from the ground in the winter or rejected heat from the living space in the summer during cooling to heat household water, often at zero cost in the summer, and reducing water heating cost by about 50% in winter.

In colder regions, GSHPs often outperform other heating and cooling systems because the ground temperatures at the level of the buried piping stay consistent at between 45-75 degrees F.

Qualifications

You can potentially qualify for rebates if you:

• Are a current Northern Lights member
• Work is performed by one or more technicians with an International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) certification

Requirements

BPA requires frond-source heat pumps to be Energy Star qualified.

Ground Source Heat Pump Rebate Form

How Much Will My Rebate Be?

Rebate amounts depend on the type of primary heating currently in the home.

If you have…	Your rebate will be…
Electric resistant heat (e.g. baseboards, wall inserts) as your primary heat source	$3000
Electric forced-air furnace	$3000
An existing ducted air source heat pump	$3000
Any non-electric furnace (gas, oil, etc.)	$3000
Ductless heat pump	$3000
Ground source heat pump (upgrade)	$500
New construction	$3000

Questions? Call first.

Give us a call if you have questions about the rebate form or any of the qualifications or requirements.