Energize Thurston
Save Energy. Save Money. Stay Comfortable.
Have you been looking for air conditioning, energy savings, or a way to support Thurston’s climate action goals? Heat pumps provide highly efficient, all electric space heating and water heating, plus access to cooling to make your home more comfortable.
Energize Thurston supports your switch to electric appliances by providing access to program-exclusive discounts, instant access to rebates, and customer support to streamline installations of heat pump heating and cooling systems, and heat pump water heaters. A limited number of subsidized installations will be available to income-qualified households.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- 10% or greater discount on qualified ducted and ductless heat pumps and heat pump water heaters.
- A limited number of subsidized equipment and installations for income-qualified households.*
- Installations and free site assessments by vetted installers.
- Streamlined installation and customer support.
- Guidance and instant access to relevant incentives.
- Information on energy efficiency financing.
*Participants with a household income below 120% of Thurston County area median income (AMI) may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of installation costs. See below for Grant Funding Update.
Energize Thurston is supported by a partnership among Thurston County; cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Tenino; and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.
Visit the Energize Thurston FAQs Page
to Learn More About Heat Pumps, Program Eligibility, and the Application Process.
HOW IT WORKS
- Attend an educational workshop and submit an application.
- A series of free educational workshops, in-person and virtual, will provide information on heat pump technology, energy savings, and many available financial incentives. You’ll meet the selected installation partners and be able to sign up for a free site assessment. Attending an educational workshop qualifies you for the program-exclusive discounts and incentives.
- Note: You must live within Thurston County limits to participate in Energize Thurston.
- Get a free assessment and quote.
- The Energize Thurston installation partners will provide a free site assessment and recommend the best heat pump system for your home.
- Is your household below 120% of Thurston County area median income (AMI)? You may qualify for funds to cover 80%-100% of your equipment and installation costs.
- Review and sign your contract.
- Review your quote and determine if the recommended heat pump system is the right solution for your home. The installation partner will help prepare and submit forms required for discounts and rebates.
- If you are interested in receiving a second quote from a different Installation Partner, you MUST email energize@co.thurston.wa.us with the name of the company of your choosing to receive program-exclusive discounts and incentives.
- Energize!
- Enjoy the comfort and energy savings from your new equipment.
REGISTER FOR A FREE ENERGIZE THURSTON WORKSHOP
The first step to access the program-exclusive discounts is to attend an educational workshop.
Sign up for one of the workshops below.
Grant Funding Update
Currently, all income-qualified applicants for subsidized equipment installations will be placed on a waitlist, with the following exceptions where grant funding is still available:
- City of Tenino residents: Heat pumps and heat pump water heaters
- City of Olympia residents: Heat pump water heaters only
We will reach out to waitlisted applicants at a later date if additional funding becomes available. If you are on the waitlist and would like to proceed with a discounted, self-funded installation, please contact us at energize@co.thurston.wa.us.
ON-DEMAND WORKSHOP
Watch recording to receive
application link.
Workshop 3 (IN PERSON)
April 9th 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Yelm Timberland Library
210 Prairie Park St SE
Yelm, WA, 98597
TALLER VIRTUAL
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Workshop 4 (IN PERSON)
April 22nd 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Lacey Timberland Library
500 College St SE
Lacey, WA, 98503
Workshop 5 (IN PERSON)
May 6th 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Tenino Timberland Library
172 Central Ave W, Tenino, WA, 98589
Workshop 6 (IN PERSON)
May 27th 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Olympia Timberland Library
313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501*
*Workshop 6 will target self-funded participants who are not income-qualified. If you think your household may qualify for subsidized equipment and installation, please register for an earlier workshop or watch the Virtual Workshop.
CONTACT US
To contact the Energize Thurston project team, email energize@co.thurston.wa.us or call (360)-786-5448.
Want to learn more about switching to heat pumps?
Check out The Switch is On for more information on heat pumps and other all-electric energy efficiency upgrades!
The Switch Is On provides education and tools to make switching to electric appliances easier for homeowners and renters. The website provides information about the benefits of electric home appliances, and location-based tools to find vetted contractors and financial incentives in your area. The Switch Is On is available to all residents of Thurston, Pierce, and King counties.
CURIOUS ABOUT SOLAR?
Solarize Thurston is open for enrollment! Sign up for this limited time program where you’ll get discounted prices, vetted local installers, and quality made-in-Washington equipment. Over the last 5 years Solarize Thurston has helped over 350 homeowners install solar panels. Learn more at a free public workshop on May 13th at 6:30 at the Olympia Timberland Library. RSVP Here.
Inquiries should be sent to info@olysol.org or (360)-481-4020.
Sign up for your free home assessment before July 4th at SolarizeThurston.org
Energize Thurston is supported by grants from the State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program, with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
