Energize Thurston
Save Energy. Save Money. Stay Comfortable.
Have you been looking for air conditioning, energy savings, or a way to reduce your carbon footprint? Heat pumps provide highly efficient, 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 discounted equipment, instant rebates, and customer support to streamline installations of heat pump heating and cooling systems, and heat pump water heaters.
Energize Thurston is supported by a partnership among Thurston County; cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater; and South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.
Grants for Low to Moderate-Income Households
If your household income is below 120% of Thurston County area median income (AMI), you may qualify for funds to cover 80-100% of installation costs. The Grant Program will open to new applications in October 2026. Follow the button below to learn more.
We are currently serving 2025 waitlisted applicants for the grant program. If you attended an Energize Thurston workshop in 2025, submitted an application, and were notified that you were put on the waitlist, you do not need to re-apply. Please reach out to energize@co.thurston.wa.us if you have any questions.
Program Discounts
Energize Thurston has negotiated exclusive discounts for Thurston County residents on a wide range of heat pump equipment. The discount will show up as an instant rebate on your quote from a Certified Installer!
FREE Air Handling Unit or Indoor Ductless Head on DAIKIN Heat Pump Installations
(value up to $2,245)
$1,000 Discount on ALL Approved BRYANT & CARRIER Heat Pump Installations
Additional Program Benefits
- Exclusive pricing on A.O. Smith and Bradford White heat pump water heaters.
- Instant access to Puget Sound Energy (PSE) rebates up to $2,100 per household, and any other available rebates.
- Installations and free site assessments by qualified installers.
- Extended parts and labor warranties.
- Customer support and guidance from the Energize team.
Free Online Workshop
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00pm
The Energize Thurston educational workshop provides information about heat pump technology, home energy savings, available discounts, and financial incentives. Attendees will meet the Energize team and our network of Certified Installers, have a chance to ask questions, and learn how to get started with a free site assessment. The workshop recording will be posted here after the live event.
A separate workshop series will be held in Fall 2026 for the Energize Thurston Grant Program.
Get Started with Your Installation
The steps below are for residents who are not receiving a grant-funded installation. If you think your household may meet the Grant Program’s income qualifications, please see Energize Thurston Grant Program.
- Contact a Certified Installer to schedule your free site assessment.
- Reach out to a Certified Installer from our list below to get a quote for a heat pump and/or heat pump water heater. Your quote will include the Energize Thurston discount and all other available rebates.
- Consider additional quotes.
- We recommend getting quotes from multiple installers to compare. Check out this sheet from Electrify Now with Questions to ask your HVAC Contractor while discussing your options with a qualified installer!.
- Review and sign your quote.
- 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.
- Energize!
- Enjoy the comfort and energy savings from your new equipment.
Visit the FAQs page to learn more about Heat Pumps, Program Eligibility, and the Application Process.
Certified Installers
Energize Thurston discounts are only available through our network of trained heat pump installers.
Certified Installer List Coming Soon!
Contact Us
To contact the Energize Thurston project team, email energize@co.thurston.wa.us or call (360)-786-5448.
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.
