The Electrify Burien program provides reimbursements to eligible Burien residents looking to increase the energy efficiency of their homes and aid in the citywide effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Burien’s greenhouse gas report, compiled in 2019, placed residential energy as the second-highest cause of carbon emissions in the city (31%). In 2022, the Burien City Council approved funding to help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases produced in households, taking action to support the goals of Burien’s Climate Action Plan “to reduce community wide greenhouse gas emissions levels by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.”
The amount of greenhouse gases produced in Burien are due to a variety of factors including the use of old appliances, inefficient home weatherization, and the use of gas instead of electric utilities and appliances. The Electrify Burien program assists households looking to upgrade their appliances and make their homes more energy efficient while also supporting the goals of the Climate Action Plan.
Burien residents are eligible for a one-time reimbursement of up to $2,500 per household. The program will operate on a first-come, first-served model while funds are available.
Project Eligibility
- Eligible costs include materials and labor listed on a detailed invoice provided by the contractor who performed the work.
- Projects must utilize licensed and insured contractors that have been credentialed through Washington state’s “The Switch is On” contractor finder website.
- All projects that require a permit must file a permit application. See the Work Exempt from Permits fact sheet to see if your project does not apply.
- The project may not start until the application has been accepted. Previously completed or in progress projects are not eligible to receive the funding.
- Types of eligible projects include:
- Heat pumps for home heating (such as air-source or ground-source)
- Appliance upgrade
- Residential electric stove
- Heat pump water heaters
- Heat pump clothes dryers
- Weatherization projects
Application
The application will be available in September 2025. Contact us to be notified!
Additional Resources
Presentation Materials
Burien Sustainable Neighborhood Ambassador Program (SNAP!) Student Interns developed the following materials to inform community members about Electrify Burien. The mission of the SNAP! campaign is to engage, educate, and mobilize our community, especially youth leaders, to champion energy-smart solutions at the neighborhood level.
Through the Sustainable Neighborhood Ambassador Program (SNAP!) under Sustainability Ambassadors, students and local advocates will take the lead in spreading awareness about practical, accessible home upgrades that reduce fossil fuel use and increase energy efficiency.
By connecting residents with rebates and resources, they aim to spark long-term habits that improve comfort, lower utility bills, and build a more climate-ready Burien, together!
Additional Electrification Programs and Resources
Regional Energy Assistance Programs
Contact Us
For more information about this program, email [email protected].
Updated September 17, 2025