2026 Chelan PUD Commercial Incentives
Qualifying businesses may receive up to $2,400 per ton for an electric-resistance heating conversion or up to $400 per ton for an eligible heat-pump upgrade.
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Chelan County
For eligible Chelan PUD commercial customers.
Three System Types
Ducted, ductless, and VRF may qualify.
Licensed Contractor
Required for installation and applications.
2026 Program
Subject to program requirements and availability.
Two Incentive Paths
What heats the space today and the type of project you are planning determines the potential incentive path. Chelan PUD makes the final eligibility and payment decision.
Conversion Incentive
For qualifying conversions from electric-resistance heating.
Upgrade Incentive
For qualifying heat-pump upgrades and construction projects.
Planning a large, multi-system, or complex project? Custom incentives may be available. Bring Alpine Aire into the process before equipment decisions are final.
See the Potential for Your Business
At up to $2,400 per qualifying ton, even a modest commercial project may create an opportunity to reduce the upfront investment.
Qualifying system tonnage $2,400
Potential Conversion Incentive
3-Ton Example
$7,200
Potential conversion incentive
5-Ton Example
$12,000
Potential conversion incentive
10-Ton Example
$24,000
Potential conversion incentive
20-Ton Example
$48,000
Potential conversion incentive
Larger, multi-system, or complex projects may follow Chelan PUD’s custom-incentive review. Projects totaling 16 tons or more require AHRI documentation with pre-authorization.
Qualifying upgrades may receive up to $400 per ton: potentially $2,000 for 5 tons, $4,000 for 10 tons, or $8,000 for 20 tons.
Alpine Aire can review your existing system, planned capacity, and potential incentive path before installation begins.
CHECK MY PROJECT’S ELIGIBILITYFour Straightforward Steps
01
Alpine Aire reviews the building, existing heat source, and proposed system.
02
The contractor submits project details and existing-equipment documentation.
03
After authorization, qualifying equipment is professionally installed.
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The contractor submits the final application and required documentation.
Before and After Installation
Basic eligibility: The project must serve a qualifying Chelan PUD commercial customer in Chelan County, meet applicable existing-heating and equipment-efficiency requirements, use a licensed contractor, and submit the final application within 12 months of installation.
Technical Requirements
Alpine Aire can verify proposed capacity, efficiency ratings, matched-system AHRI documentation, electrical needs, controls, and commissioning requirements during project planning.
| Equipment size | Rating condition | Minimum efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65,000 BTU/h | Split system | 8.1 HSPF2 |
| Under 65,000 BTU/h | Single package | 7.0 HSPF2 |
| 65,000 to under 135,000 BTU/h | Heating at 47°F db / 43°F wb | 3.5 COP |
| 135,000 BTU/h or larger | Heating at 47°F db / 43°F wb | 3.4 COP |
Local Commercial HVAC Support
Alpine Aire supports eligible projects across Chelan County, including Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth, Chelan, Entiat, Manson, Monitor, Malaga, Dryden, Peshastin, and surrounding communities.
Program eligibility depends on the customer account, property type, existing heating system, equipment, and project, not the city name alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifying electric-resistance conversions may receive up to $2,400 per ton. Eligible heat-pump upgrades, additions, major renovations, and new commercial construction may receive up to $400 per ton.
Yes. The HVAC contractor must submit pre-authorization before installation for commercial ducted, ductless, and VRF heat-pump projects.
Complete commercial submissions typically take about seven business days to review. A pre-authorization is valid for six months.
One ton equals 12,000 BTU/h of HVAC capacity. A qualifying 5-ton conversion, for example, would have a potential incentive of $12,000 before Chelan PUD verification.
Qualifying new commercial construction may receive the upgrade incentive but not the conversion incentive.
Chelan PUD excludes short-term rentals, long-term rentals, condos, townhomes, cabins, and other residential-style lodging from the commercial program. Some may qualify through a residential program instead.
The program is for qualifying Chelan PUD commercial customers in Chelan County. The project address and utility account must meet program requirements.
Program source: Review the official Chelan PUD commercial heat-pump incentive page for current requirements.
Disclaimer: Incentives, eligibility, equipment standards, funding, inspections, and timelines are controlled by Chelan PUD and may change. Alpine Aire cannot guarantee approval or payment.
Start Before Installation
We’ll review your property, existing heating system, project timing, and proposed equipment before work begins.
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