​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Water Heater Rebates

Give Your Homebuyers the Comfort and Savings of a High-Efficiency Natural Gas Water Heater

Eligible Tank Water Heaters

CenterPoint Energy offers homebuilders great rebates when they​ purchase and install qualifying high-efficiency water heating equipment in the homes they build.

​Type of natural gas water heater	​Usage Bin	Uniform Energy Factor/Thermal Efficiency	Rebate
Tank (≤ 55 gallons) < 75,000 Btu	​Medium usage bin	.64 or greater	$100 for power vent $75 for atmospheric
	​High usage bin	.68 or greater	​$100 for power vent $75 for atmospheric
Tank (>75,000 Btu/hr)	​	88% Thermal efficiency Commercial water heater in residential application	$250
Indirect storage tank	​N/A		$200
Tankless	​N/A	.87 and higher UEF	$250

Note: For rebate to apply, the new equipment must be listed and Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or thermal efficiency verified on the current Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)​ directory or ENERGY STAR^@​ websites.

How the Program Work​​s 

If equipment is installed by a dealer:

1. ​​​Work with the dealer, plumber or retailer of your choice to purchase and install the best qualifying natural gas water heater for homes you build on CenterPoint Energy service lines between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31.
   
   Online Submission
   
   Have your dealer, plumber or installer submit a rebate application for your installation (including electronic copy of the dated invoice) through our online rebate processing system. You will receive your rebate faster if your dealer submits the application on your behalf through the dealer-only rebate processing system.
   
   Paper Submission
   
   Your dealer, plumber or installer should complete and return a paper application if they don't submit the rebate application online. As with the online submission, a copy of the dated invoice must be included. 
   Water Heater-Plumber Form (PDF)


2. Receive your rebate check within eight weeks of when we get the completed rebate application.

If you install the equipment:

1. Buy and install the best qualifying water heater for homes you build on CenterPoint Energy service lines between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31.
2. Complete the application below. Simply type your information in the interactive fields and then print your completed form. Please review all program guidelines and requirements on the back of the application.
Water Heater-Retailer Form (PDF)​​​​
3. Include a copy of your dated sales invoice from the retailer (showing the brand, complete model number and serial number of equipment purchased) to your rebate application form.
4. Mail the completed application, including required signatures along with the dated sales invoice within the calendar year of installation to:

Water Heater Rebate Program
CenterPoint Energy
PO Box 59038
Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038

5. Receive your rebate check within eight weeks of when we get the completed rebate application.

Please note: This rebate offer is only available for Minnesota residential homes served with natural gas from CenterPoint Energy. Rebates are paid on a first-come, first-served basis.​​​​
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