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Energize - Family Home Child Cares 

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

About Energize - Family Home Child Cares

The Energize - 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.

Information for the Energize program in Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties will be posted here in January 2026. To be notified of program updates please sign up here.

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.

King County entities, click here to apply. Applications for entities in other counties will be posted in January 2026.

 

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 $84,850

Less than $127,275

2

Less than $96,950

Less than $145,425

3

Less than $109,050

Less than $163,575

4

Less than $121,150

Less than $181,725

5

Less than $130,850

Less than $196,275

6

Less than $140,550

Less than $210,825

7

Less than $150,250

Less than $225,375

8

Less than $159,950

Less than $239,925

Is your address in a qualified Energize community service area?

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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