The Regional Technical Forum (RTF) provides guidance on installation specifications and BPA determines when to adopt their specifications. Please check with customer's utility for additional details.

Air Source Heat Pump Specification (English; April 2017)

Air Source Heat Pump Specification (Spanish; April 2017)

BPA PTCS Ground Water Source Open Loop Heat Pump Installation Specification (October 2015)

Closed Loop Ground Source Heat Pump Specification (October 2011)

​PTCS Air Source Heat Pump admin and sales training videos:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

PTCS Heat Pump Sizing admin and sales training videos:

• Part 1
• Part 2

​Data entry can be done on a mobile device or computer with internet access by going to ptcs.bpa.gov. Alternatively, an optional form can be completed for later online entry. Please note: While all other forms are optional, the PTCS Ground Source Heat Pump Form is required. Utilities may provide their own incentive forms at their discretion.

PTCS Air Source Heat Pump Form (English)

PTCS Air Source Heat Pump Form (Spanish)

                  --OR--

• PTCS Heat Pump and Central Air Conditioner Sizing Calculator
• PTCS Ground Source Heat Pump form (if a ground source heat pump) 

​These resources assist in correctly setting up the models used through the PTCS program most frequently. The primary purpose is to ensure the back-up heat is locked out above 35° F, and that the compressor operates down to at least 5° F, per program requirements. Notice will be sent through our mailing list as more are developed. Click on the links below for a comprehensive reference of frequently used models, or individual support sheets.

All Support Sheets for Easy Reference (Updated January 2019)

Carrier Côr™
Carrier Edge
Carrier Infinity Touch
Daikin
Honeywell Prestige
Honeywell T6 Pro (new)
Honeywell T6 Pro Wi-Fi (new)
Honeywell VisionPro 8000
Honeywell VisionPro IAQ
Lennox iComfort S30
Lennox iComfort Wi-Fi
Lennox Comfortsense 7500 (new)
Nest I, II, III
Rheem/Ruud Econet
Trane/American Standard 624 (new)
Trane/American Standard 824
Trane ComfortLink II
Trane XL1050

​Heat Pump Sizing Calculator

Variable Speed Heat Pumps Fact Sheet

Ducted Variable Speed Heat Pump Reference List

TrueFlow Metering Plates Flow Conversion Table

R-410A Refrigerant Pressure vs. Temperature Chart (Use to calculate subcooling in cooling mode)

R-410A Minimum Expected Temperature Split Chart (Use calculate temp split in heating mode)

Heat Pump Commissioning Procedure

Airflow Test Detailed Instructions

Notes on Auxiliary Heat Controls and Thermostat

Strip Heat Cut-Out Thermostat Installation Procedure

PTCS Combination Ducted Mini-Split Airflow Measurement

​Do variable speed pumps with inverter technology qualify for PTCS certification?
Yes. Please refer to the Variable Speed Heat Pumps fact sheet for more information.

Why is there a Commissioning and Controls measure for heat pumps?
This measure exists for those installations that do not meet the minimum 9.0 HSPF/14 SEER requirements for the PTCS heat pumps measure. The Commissioning and Controls reimbursement may be used on any heat pump that meets federal minimum standards, but is included in—and may not be claimed in addition to—PTCS heat pump measures. This measure is labeled "PTCS certified-only" in the PTCS database.

Please reference the full Frequently Asked Questions or contact the PTCS team with any additional questions.

​For more information, please contact the program team by email at ResHVAC@bpa.gov, or call the program hotline toll free at  or call the program hotline toll free at 1-800-941-3867.

Energy Trust of Oregon customers are not served by BPA. Please call Energy Trust at 1-866-365-3526 or email Residentialforms@energytrust.org.

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