Insulation

Rebate details

If you’re paying out-of-pocket to upgrade your insulation, you’re eligible for a rebate. We’ll cover a portion of your bill from your Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. You can get $750 off each area (crawlspace, wall, and attic) for a maximum discount of $2,250. 

Requirements for a contractor discount: 

• The primary heat source for your home is electric.  
• The home where the insulation is installed is served by Tacoma Power.  
• Current insulation R-values must be:
  • Attic: R11 or less
  • Walls: R0 
  • Floor: R11 or less 
• You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. 

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the insulation. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program, and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the discount: 

• The project must meet local and federal codes and regulations.  
• Installation must follow the manufacturer’s specifications.  
• New insulation R-values must be:  
  • Attic: R49 with air sealing 
  • Walls: R13 
  • Floor: R30 or cavity fill with air sealing  

See the full list of installation requirements your contractor is required to follow by clicking here. 

Not eligible for a contractor discount:

• Manufactured homes 
• Major remodels where upgraded insulation is required to meet building code  
• New construction  
• Do-it-yourself installations 
• Multi-family properties with 5 or more units (see multi-family incentives here) 
• Properties that have previously received an incentive from Tacoma Power for insulation 

Required documents for a contractor discount:

After you project is complete, you’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:  

• An application for your project and selected incentive 
• A bid created by your contractor (or your contractor can fill out this form) 
• A passing knob and tube inspection report completed by a licensed and bonded electrician (only needed for homes with knob and tube wiring) 
• An invoice that meets these requirements  
• An insulation certificate that states your home’s square footage and the new insulation type and R-value 

0% interest loan

If you’re paying out-of-pocket to upgrade your insulation, you might be eligible for a 0% interest loan. The loan can cover up to $6,000 of your bill from your Tacoma Power Participating Contractor.  

Requirements for a 0% interest loan:  

• The primary heat source for your home is electric.   
• Your application and project must be pre-approved by Tacoma Power. 
• The home where the insulation is installed is served by Tacoma Power.   
• The loan applicant owns the home and the land. 
• The loan applicant has a good TPU payment and credit history. 
• Current insulation R-values must be: 
  • Attic: R11 or less 
  • Walls: R0  
  • Floor: R11 or less  
• You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor.  

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the insulation. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program, and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the discount:  

• The project must meet local and federal codes and regulations.   
• Installation must follow the manufacturer’s specifications.   
• New insulation R-values must be:   
  • Attic: R49 with air sealing  
  • Walls: R13  
  • Floor: R30 or cavity fill with air sealing   

See the full list of installation requirements your contractor is required to follow by clicking here.  

Not eligible for a 0% interest loan:

• Homes with a reverse mortgage 
• Manufactured homes  
• Major remodels where upgraded insulation is required to meet building code   
• New construction   
• Do-it-yourself installations  
• Multi-family properties with 5 or more units (see multi-family incentives here)  
• Properties that have previously received an incentive from Tacoma Power for insulation  

Required documents for a 0% interest loan: 

After your project is complete, you’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:   

• An application for your project and selected incentive  
• A bid created by your contractor (or your contractor can fill out this form)  
• A passing knob and tube inspection report completed by a licensed and bonded electrician (only needed for homes with knob and tube wiring)  
• An invoice that meets these requirements   
• An insulation certificate that states your home’s square footage and the new insulation type and R-value  

Income qualified rebate

If your household income doesn’t exceed the allowed maximums, you might qualify for a rebate to help cover the cost.

Requirements for an income qualified rebate: 

• The primary heat source for the home is electric.  
• Your application and project must be pre-approved by Tacoma Power.  
• The home where the insulation is installed is served by Tacoma Power.  
• Current insulation R-values must be:  
  • Attic: R11 or less 
  • Walls: R0 
  • Floor: R11 or less
• You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. 

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the insulation. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program, and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the loan: 

• The project must meet local and federal codes and regulations.  
• Installation must follow the manufacturer’s specifications.  
• New insulation R-values must be:  
  • Attic: R49 with air sealing 
  • Walls: R13 
  • Floor: R30 or cavity fill with air sealing  

See the full list of installation requirements and specifications your contractor is required to follow by clicking here. 

Not eligible for an income qualified rebate:

• Manufactured homes 
• Major remodels where upgraded insulation is required to meet building code  
• New construction  
• Do-it-yourself installations 
• Multi-family properties with 5 or more units (see multi-family incentives here) 
• Properties that have previously received an incentive from Tacoma Power for insulation 

Required documents for an income qualified rebate:

To see if you qualify for a deferred loan, fill out this income-qualification application and submit it to Tacoma Power along with your income verification documents (or if you have zero income, fill out this form). 

If you qualify, then you’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit these documents to Tacoma Power before getting started:  

• An application for your project 
• A bid created by your contractor (or your contractor can fill out this form) 
• A passing knob and tube inspection report completed by a licensed and bonded electrician (only needed for homes with knob and tube wiring) 

After your project is complete, your contractor will need to submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:  

• An invoice that meets these requirements  
• An insulation certificate that states your home’s square footage and the new insulation type and R-value