 | After home heating, hot water is the second largest user of energy in your home – accounting for 15 percent of your total energy use. Replacing your water heater when you upgrade your heating system or before it leaks will save you time and money. Have your heating dealer, plumber or retailer help you choose the water heater that will fit your needs. Save now with a rebate and for years to come with lower energy bills. |
| Type of natural gas water heater* | Energy Factor | Rebate |
| Storage tank | .62 - .63 EF | $70 |
| Storage tank | .64 - .66 EF | $85 |
| ENERGY STAR® qualified storage tank | .67 EF and higher | $100 |
| Indirect water heater. | When installed with 91% AFUE or greater condensing boiler | $200 |
Note: Efficiency will be determined referencing the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) directory.
Qualifying equipment includes atmospheric, power, direct or powered direct vent models.
*Tankless or hybrid models do not qualify for a rebate. For more information on tankless water heaters, download a tankless fact sheet pdf.
How the program works
1. Work with the heating dealer, plumber or retailer of your choice to determine the best water heater for your home. Buy and install a qualifying water heater in your home between January 1 - December 31, 2012.
2. Complete an application. Simply type your information in the interactive fields and then print your completed form.
3. Have your dealer or installer sign the rebate application form.
4. Attach a copy of your dated sales invoice that shows the detail of the water heater purchased.
5. Mail us the completed application including required signatures, along with dated sales invoice. Submit all requested paperwork by Dec. 31 in the calendar year of installation..
Send to:
Water Heater Rebate Program
CenterPoint Energy
PO Box 59038
Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038
6. Rebate processing will take eight weeks following the receipt of your completed application.
For more information about this program, send us an e-mail or call us at 612-399-1565 or 1-888-525-1565.
Please note: This rebate offer is only available for Minnesota residential heating customers who receive natural gas service from CenterPoint Energy. Rebates are paid on a first-come, first-served basis.
Required Signature
(For the Purchaser, this required signature is the person that is receiving the rebate check. For the Dealer/Plumber or installer, this required signature is from a representative from the company that installed the equipment or the homeowner if self-installed.)
Atmospheric - vent
These are the standard gas water heaters that have been serving millions of homeowners for years. They use room air for combustion and exhaust. The exhaust chimney is installed to a draft hood that sits slightly above the tank. These water heaters use "gravity" (rising warm air) to exhaust combustion byproducts and are vented through the roof. Typically the exhaust vent is connected to the furnace vent and they share the same chimney.
Direct-vent
Direct-vent units use no room air at all. Direct-vent water heaters are particularly good for tight construction because they use outside air versus room air for both combustion and exhaust, so they operate independently of other exhaust systems in the house.
Power-vent
These water heaters are the same as the atmospheric models but with a reengineered exhaust system. This unit offers all the benefits of natural gas, plus flexible installation. It requires no chimney, chase, or flue. Because of the power-assisted exhaust, it can be placed up to 40 feet from where it is vented through a sidewall, making it easy to fit in even the most cramped equipment rooms.
Powered direct-vent
A hybrid, this model combines the features of power- and direct-vent models. It's perfect for airtight construction and offers flexible installation.
Tankless water heaters can be an efficient technology for home water heating, but due to their design, tankless water heaters have high natural gas usage requirements (BTU/hour input) compared to tank-style water heaters. The additional load on our system from tankless water heaters results in undesirable capacity demands during peak daily use periods. We do not offer a rebate on this technology.
Signatures
We require a dated signature from the customer or representative of the company receiving the rebate.
