Performance Tested Comfort Systems

About our Program

PTCS is a certification program for residential heat pumps and duct systems. It is sponsored by the Bonneville Power Administration based on recommendations made by the Regional Technical Forum regarding the best practices for high performing HVAC systems. Through the PTCS program, contractors are trained in the specifications and must submit paperwork for each job to a registry maintained by Ecos consulting. Each job is reviewed by Ecos Consulting and given a status based on its completeness and payment eligibility. Ecos also performs site inspections on a percentage of jobs to ensure PTCS standards are being consistently upheld.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of systems does PTCS certify?
  PTCS certifies air and ground source heat pumps, duct sealing, and duct testing.
• How do I know if my system has been PTCS certified?
  PTCS certified contractors are listed on a Web registry that can be found here: (link). This registry can also be used to find a certified contractor in your area.
• How do I receive financial benefits from a PTCS installation?
  Many utilities offer incentive programs for upgrades to PTCS work. Information for these benefits can be found on each utility’s Web site. In Oregon, Department of Energy tax credit forms will be mailed to customers whose jobs meets heat pump and duct sealing standards.
• How do I become a PTCS certified technician?
  Successful completion of the PTCS heat pump or duct sealing class is required to become a certified contractor. Check the side of the main page or the contractor section for upcoming dates and locations.
• Why do I need to have so many inspections performed on my system?
  Contractors and many utility programs offering incentives return to inspect a recently installed job to make sure it was completed correctly. Ecos performs its own third party inspections on a percentage of jobs to make sure that the quality of the work is upheld, and that each system is saving the customer as much energy as possible.

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