Federal
25C — Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit →
Annual cap is $1,200 most categories, $2,000 for heat pumps / HPWH / biomass. Resets each tax year — strategic to split projects across calendar years.
Equipment category · 2 eligible programs
Electrical panel upgrade rebates for PNW homeowners.
Service panel upgrade (typically 100A → 200A) when bundled with electrification — heat pump install, EV charger, HPWH conversion.
Why it matters
The case for panel upgrade rebates
Older PNW homes on 100A service often can't support added EV + heat pump + HPWH loads. Panel upgrade is the unlock for the rest of the electrification stack. Federal HEEHRA covers up to $4,000 of panel work for income-qualified households.
Typical install scope
What "panel upgrade" usually involves
Service drop + meter + new 200A main panel + interior load-side grounding/bonding refresh. May require service-side work (utility coordination) if mast or weatherhead is being upsized too.
Pacific Northwest context
What's different about PNW installs
PSE, Tacoma Power, and other PNW utilities sometimes coordinate panel upgrades alongside heat-pump or EV-charger installs in their incentive paperwork — bundle the projects for a single set of approvals. Permit pulled by the contractor through your AHJ (look it up on AHJ Lookup).
Install notes
What to confirm with your installer
Federal 25C only covers panel upgrade if INSTALLED IN SUPPORT OF other qualifying electrification (heat pump, HPWH, etc.). Standalone panel upgrade isn't eligible. Document the connection (timing + contractor invoice) — IRS may ask.
Eligible programs (2)
Federal, state, and utility programs for panel upgrade.
Stack rules apply — see each program for specifics. The calculator on the home page sorts out which combinations work for your income tier and utility.
Federal
HEEHRA — Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate →
Each state administers HEEHRA differently. WA's implementation launched 2025; check status before assuming current availability — funding can run out per program-year.
Other rebate categories
Other electrification projects you may be planning.
Disclaimer
Information only. Confirm before purchasing.
Rebate programs change frequently. This page is current as of 2026 but should be verified against each program's official source before any purchasing decision. Eligibility, dollar amounts, and equipment-tier requirements all shift quarterly. Not legal or tax advice.