Insulation
PSE insulation rebates
Help with PSE insulation rebates: we check what you qualify for and handle the paperwork with you.
Learn more →Multi-family PSE insulation rebates · Puget Sound
Plan the insulation. Check the rebate first.
Puget Sound Energy runs programs that may cover part of qualifying insulation work in multi-family buildings. We inspect the property, check what it qualifies for under current rules and build the scope around it.
- PSE Recommended Energy Professional
- Eligibility checked before you commit
- Paperwork handled with you
Reviewing an apartment building insulation project with a property manager · Issaquah, WAThe problem
Rebates change the math on older buildings
An insulation upgrade across a whole building is a large line item, and boards and owners want to see it justified. A PSE rebate can help with that. The catch is that eligibility, qualifying measures and amounts are set by Puget Sound Energy, they vary by building and fuel type, and they change. A scope written without checking the program first can leave money on the table or include work that doesn't qualify.
We start with the building, not the brochure. We inspect the attics, crawl spaces and other accessible areas, document what's there, and check what the property qualifies for under PSE's current rules. Then we write a scope that separates qualifying measures from other recommended work, so you can see both clearly, share them with the owner or board and decide before anyone signs anything.
Warning signs
Signs your building is a good rebate candidate
These are the conditions worth checking against PSE's current program.
- SIGN 01
Heated by PSE gas or electricity
PSE programs are generally for buildings heated by gas or electricity that PSE supplies. That's the first thing we confirm.
- SIGN 02
Older building, original insulation
Buildings from earlier decades often have attic and crawl space insulation well below today's levels.
- SIGN 03
Thin or settled attic insulation
Visible joist tops or bare patches in a shared attic are the kind of shortfall insulation programs are meant to address.
- SIGN 04
Uninsulated crawl space floor
Cold floors in ground-level units often trace back to a crawl space with little or no insulation.
- SIGN 05
Air leaks into common attics
Unsealed top plates, penetrations and hatches waste heat, and air sealing may be part of a qualifying scope.
- SIGN 06
A capital plan coming up
If the board or owner is setting next year's budget, a rebate check now lets you plan with real figures.
Proof of work
See the difference
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BeforeAfterHow we do it
How we handle the rebate side
We do the insulation work and help with the program steps alongside it.
- 01
Confirm the basics
We start by confirming who supplies the building's heat, the building type and the number of units. Those details shape which PSE program, if any, applies. If the building doesn't fit the current rules, we tell you early and can still quote the insulation work on its own merits.
- 02
Inspect and document
We go into each attic section and crawl space, measure the existing insulation, note air leaks and moisture, and photograph everything. Rebate paperwork typically asks about existing conditions, so we record them in a form you can share with PSE, the owner or the board.
- 03
Write a rebate-aware scope
The estimate separates measures that appear to qualify under current rules from other recommended work, such as rodent cleanup or vent repair. You see the full picture in one document and can decide what to approve now and what to phase into a later budget year.
- 04
Install to program requirements
We install insulation and air sealing to the levels and methods the program calls for, with eave baffles, depth markers and clean edges at hatches. The crew works from attics and crawl spaces wherever possible, on a schedule you have already shared with tenants.
- 05
Close out the paperwork
After the work, we pull together the after photos, depth readings and invoices, and complete the forms with you. PSE makes the final decision on any rebate. We keep you updated on what has been submitted and answer follow-up questions from the program.
What you get
What our rebate support includes
| Eligibility check | Confirm PSE heat source, building type and fit with the current program |
|---|---|
| Inspection | Attics, crawl spaces and accessible areas, measured and photographed |
| Scope | Qualifying measures listed separately from other recommended work |
| Insulation | Attic and crawl space insulation to the level the program requires |
| Air sealing | Top plates, penetrations and hatches where part of the scope |
| Paperwork | Photos, depth readings and invoices assembled; forms completed with you |
| Credentials | PSE Recommended Energy Professional |
| Final decision | Eligibility and amounts are set by PSE, not by us |
Diagram
- 1Confirm pse heat source
- 2Inspect and document
- 3Rebate-aware scope
- 4Install to program levels
- 5Paperwork with you
- 6Pse decides
Puget Sound homes
PSE territory and the buildings in it
Puget Sound Energy supplies electricity, natural gas or both to much of the region, and its territory takes in a lot of condo complexes, townhome communities and apartment buildings. Many were built when insulation levels were far below today's R-49 to R-60 attic target for new construction. Because service varies by city and by fuel, and some buildings mix gas heat with electric baseboards, the heat source is always the first thing we check before anyone talks about a rebate.
Our wet climate adds a second reason to do the job carefully. From October to May, warm, humid air from occupied units rises into shared attics every day. Insulation that buries soffit vents or skips air sealing can trap that moisture against cold sheathing, and over a few seasons that can mean stained decking and mold. We install with eave baffles and sealed penetrations so the building gets the efficiency gain without creating new moisture problems for the next board to deal with.
Pricing
What shapes the price
Any rebate comes off a real project cost. These factors drive that cost.
- FACTOR 01
Building size and sections
Total attic and crawl space area and the number of separate sections or buildings.
- FACTOR 02
Existing insulation condition
Clean, dry insulation can sometimes stay; soiled or wet insulation must be removed first.
- FACTOR 03
Program requirements
The target levels and methods the program requires determine material and labor.
- FACTOR 04
Work outside the program
Rodent cleanup, vent repair or moisture fixes may be needed but fall outside rebate rules.
- FACTOR 05
Access and scheduling
Hatches inside units, tight crawl spaces and phased schedules add crew time.
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FAQ
Multi-family PSE insulation rebates: questions we hear
Still unsure? Call (800) 674-4933 and talk it through with us.
How much is the PSE rebate for multi-family insulation?
PSE sets the amounts and changes them over time, so we don't publish a figure. It depends on the program, the building and the measures installed. After we inspect, we check what your property qualifies for under the current rules and show you how it applies to the scope before you approve anything.
Does our building qualify for a PSE insulation rebate?
That depends on PSE's current rules. Buildings generally must be heated by gas or electricity supplied by PSE, and the work has to meet program requirements. We confirm the heat source and building details first, then tell you what looks eligible before you commit to a scope.
Can an HOA apply, or only the building owner?
Who applies depends on the program and on who owns and pays for the areas being insulated. In many condo buildings that is the HOA; in apartments it is usually the owner or management company. We work with whoever holds the decision, and we raise questions with PSE when the ownership setup is unusual.
What happens if our building doesn't qualify?
You still get the inspection findings and a quote for the insulation work on its own. The upgrade can still be worth doing for comfort and heating costs. If program rules change later, the photos and measurements we gathered give you a starting point to check again.
What paperwork do you handle?
We assemble the inspection photos, existing and final insulation levels, the scope and the invoice, and fill in the forms with you. You still sign as the owner or authorized representative. PSE reviews the file and makes the final decision on any rebate, and we help answer any follow-up questions.
Will the insulation work disturb our tenants?
Usually less than people expect. Attic and crawl space insulation is done from those spaces, so tenants stay home. We need to enter a unit only if the only access hatch is inside it. You get the dates and the unit list ahead of time for your written notices.
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Learn more →Let's see what's going on up there.
Book a free inspection. We'll photograph your attic and crawl space and walk you through what we find, before you decide anything.