Qualifying homeowners in Island and Snohomish Counties can access generous subsidies through Kicking Gas, a Puget Sound non-profit dedicated to helping families move away from fossil fuels. Cascadia Comfort is a certified Kicking Gas installer, and we’ll walk you through every step.
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Kicking Gas is a grassroots, Whidbey Island-based climate organization working to make home electrification accessible and affordable across the Puget Sound area. Their program helps households currently heated by propane, wood, oil, or gas make the switch to efficient electric heat pumps, with real financial support to make it happen.
They’re not a utility company or a government program. They’re a community-driven non-profit backed by organizations like Philanthropy Northwest, Washington State University, and Snohomish County. Their mission is climate action at the neighborhood level, and they’ve built a program that actually makes it doable for everyday families.
Subsidies are based on household income and size. Here’s how it breaks down:
| Income Level (AMI) | Subsidy | Max Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| 80% AMI and below | 75% off | Up to $10,000 |
| 80% to 150% AMI | 20% to 50% off | Up to $7,500 |
Do I Qualify? Eligibility is based on household size and county. The table below shows the maximum household income to receive a subsidy. Occasional exceptions can be made for higher incomes, so it’s worth asking even if you’re not sure.
| # in Household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island County | $107,100 | $122,400 | $137,700 | $153,000 | $165,250 | $177,500 |
| Snohomish County | $154,800 | $176,900 | $199,000 | $221,100 | $238,800 | $256,500 |
Snohomish County thresholds are notably generous. A family of four qualifies with a household income up to $221,100. Most families in the area will qualify.
Even outside the Kicking Gas program, there are incentives available for homeowners making the switch to electric:
Cascadia Comfort helps customers identify and stack every available incentive, not just the Kicking Gas subsidy.
Homeowners and renters in Island County or Snohomish County who currently heat with propane, oil, natural gas, wood, or pellets. Eligibility is based on household size and income. Most families in Snohomish County will qualify based on the income thresholds above.
Yes, but the thresholds are higher than most people expect. A family of four in Snohomish County can earn up to $221,100 and still qualify. See the income table above, and note that occasional exceptions can be made for higher incomes.
Yes. Puget Sound Energy and Snohomish PUD both offer rebates on qualifying heat pump installations that can be combined with your Kicking Gas subsidy. Cascadia Comfort will help you identify every incentive available.
Yes. Kicking Gas requires the use of one of their vetted installers to ensure the equipment meets their efficiency standards. Cascadia Comfort is a certified Kicking Gas installer.
You pay only after the installation is complete and the amount you pay is the total cost minus the subsidy from Kicking Gas. So you only pay the discounted amount!
