Preferred Contractor HVAC Incentive
NW Natural pays a flat $200, usually as an instant invoice credit from the NW Natural Preferred Contractor who installs the furnace, boiler, or furnace plus central AC; for some new customers it is paid directly as an incentive. NW Natural advertises this as the "Furnace and AC special offer, up to $1,800": the other $1,600 is not NW Natural money. It is Energy Trust's Savings Within Reach tier on its gas furnace incentive (7150), for moderate-income households installing a 95%+ AFUE furnace, or the rental tier of that same incentive, for single-family rental owners; each tier has its own eligibility. Offer extended through January 31, 2027.
NW Natural offers a $200 invoice credit or incentive when you install a new gas furnace, boiler, or natural gas furnace plus central air conditioner using a NW Natural Preferred Contractor. This offer is available for homeowners of existing homes and eligible owners of single-family rental properties.
Guidance
NW Natural offers a $200 incentive or instant invoice credit for upgrading heating and cooling equipment in existing single-family homes. To qualify, the installation must be completed by a member of the NW Natural Preferred Contractor Alliance.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm property and ownership eligibility
Ensure the property is an existing single-family home or rental located in NW Natural service territory and that you are the property owner.
- Hire a NW Natural Preferred Contractor
Select and hire a qualified contractor from the NW Natural Preferred Contractor Alliance to perform the installation.
- Review the contractor's written estimate
Obtain and review a detailed written estimate prior to installation that outlines all project costs, including permitting and removal.
- Verify the $200 credit on the final invoice
Confirm that the $200 incentive is clearly itemized and deducted from your total invoice.
Contractor Tasks
- Provide a detailed written estimate
Supply the homeowner with a complete pre-installation written estimate detailing all costs, including permitting and equipment removal.
- Obtain necessary permits
Acquire all required local and municipal permits for the equipment replacement.
- Install qualifying HVAC equipment
Install an eligible natural gas furnace, boiler, or natural gas furnace paired with central air conditioning.
- Apply the $200 credit to the final invoice
Ensure the final invoice clearly reflects the $200 credit applied to the customer's total balance.
Qualification
- Permit required
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- January 31, 2027
Budget & Availability
- May 20, 2026Funds are available. Offer is extended through May 31, 2026.
How to Submit
Work with a NW Natural Preferred Contractor to install your qualifying equipment. The incentive will either be applied as an invoice credit by the contractor or provided directly to you.