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Jan
17

Energize for Family Home Child Cares 

Learn who is eligible for the Energize for Family Home Child Cares program and how to apply.

About Energize for Family Home Child Cares

The Energize for Family Home Child Cares program will install heat pumps and other building improvements in approximately 25 family home child cares in King County. This program will address community needs by supporting families and children with cooling and improved indoor air-quality (IAQ) while reducing fossil fuel consumption in buildings.  

In order to be eligible for this program, a family home child care must be:

  1. Located in the communities of Skyway, North Highline, White Center, and parts of Burien, Tukwila, and Renton (please use the map tool below to confirm geographic eligibility).

  1. A family home child care licensed by Washington State Department of Youth and Families


King County will cover 80-100% of installation costs of the heat pump system. In addition to heat pump upgrades, homes may be eligible for other building upgrades such as insulation, weatherization, ventilation, and home appliances.

How to Apply

Applications will be prioritized based on the Family Home Child Care’s location, existing HVAC system type, household income, and if the home serves families receiving child care subsidies.

The application will launch soon.

Income Eligibility

In order to qualify for Energize, the combined income for all adults living in the home must be at or below the following amounts:

If your household size is:

You may be eligible for full-cost coverage if your income is:

You may be eligible for partial-cost coverage if your income is:

1

Less than $77,700

Less than $116,550

2

Less than $88,800

Less than $133,200

3

Less than $99,900

Less than $149,850

4

Less than $110,950

Less than $166,425

5

Less than $119,850

Less than $179,775

6

Less than $128,750

Less than $193,125

7

Less than $137,600

Less than $206,400

8

Less than $146,500

Less than $219,750

Is your address in a qualified Energize community service area?

About heat pumps

Heat pumps are highly efficient heating and cooling systems that move hot air from one place to another. If you have a refrigerator, you already have heat pump technology in your home! Heat pumps have been around for over 50 years and are now the preferred heating and cooling system in Asia and much of Europe. Ductless systems can save 25-50% in heating costs over traditional electric heating systems and save even more compared to oil heating systems.

Learn more about the benefits of heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and electric induction cooking, plus available incentives and tax credits through our partnership with the Switch Is On.

  

Funded by Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA)

Energize is supported by the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. 
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