Energize Thurston application period closes on May 31

Local residents have less than two weeks to sign up for a program to receive free or discounted heat pumps or heat pump water heaters.

The deadline to join the Energize Thurston program is Saturday, May 31, the City of Olympia said in an  update on the program.

"Energize Thurston is a group purchase program that makes it faster, easier and more affordable for Thurston County residents to install energy efficient heat pump technologies," the City of Olympia said in the update.

"This program offers a group purchase discount of at least 10 percent up to $1,200, and participants can stack rebates and incentives to save more than $5,000 on qualifying equipment. A limited number of no-cost heat pump installations are also available for income-qualified households.

In order to qualify for the program, participants must attend one of its educational workshops.

The last in-person workshop is at Olympia Timberland Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26. Of note, Workshop on Demand is available for people who are unable to attend a workshop in person.

"However, the Workshop on Demand and the Energize Thurston application will only be available through May 31, 2025," the City of Olympia said in the update.

People can register for a program workshop at energizethurston.org.

"Heat pumps are a reliable high-efficiency electric heating and cooling solution that uses about half of the energy of traditional electric heating. Puget Sound Energy reports providing rebates for more than 9,630 heat pumps since 2018," the City of Olympia said in the update.

"The energy savings from these heat pumps have eliminated an estimated 17,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which means we’re saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

Visit the Energize Thurston web page to learn more about the program.