Encourage your customers to replace their existing water heater before it leaks.
TIP: Since the water heater ratings changed, we’ve seen an increase in non-qualifying models submitted for rebates.
To make sure a customer’s water heater qualifies for a rebate, please confirm the model’s usage bin level, then the UEF rating both match the rebate specifications.
Eligible Tank Water Heaters
Cash for Customers - For replacement of existing equipment
Tank (55 gallons or less, and less than or equal to 75,000 BTU))
| Medium
| .64 or greater | $250 for power vent $75 for atmospheric |
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| High | .68 or greater |
| Indirect storage tank | N/A | | $200 |
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| Tankless | N/A | .87 and higher UEF | Remove tank water heater- $500
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| Remove tankless water heater- $250 |
| Combination Unit - tankless water heater and air handler | .87 or greater UEF | $1000
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Note: For rebate to apply, the new equipment must be listed and Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or thermal efficiency verified in the
Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) directory or
ENERGY STAR@ Websites.
REBATE PROCESSING REQUIREMENT - Provide what type of water heater was removed before the new water heater was installed. Enter the old type on the rebate form.
Cash for Customers - For new construction
Tank (55 gallons or less, and less than or equal to 75,000 BTU)
| Medium
| .64 or greater | $100 for power vent
|
|---|
High
| .68 or greater | $100 for power vent
|
| Tank (greater than 75,000 Btu/hr) | | ≥ 88% Thermal efficiency Commercial water heater in residential application | $250 |
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| Indirect storage tank | N/A | | $200 |
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| Tankless | N/A | .87 and higher UEF | $250 |
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| Combination Unit - tankless water heater and air handler | .87 or greater UEF | $250 |
Cash for Dealers and Plumbers
Receive $20 for online submissions and $10 for paper submissions for each water heater rebate processed listing your company as the plumber/dealer.
In order for CenterPoint Energy to issue quarterly dealer incentive payment we must have a copy of your company's W-9 on file and your Dealer ID is active (by submitting rebates). Contact
RebateAccounting@CenterPointEnergy.com with questions.
How the Program Works
- Work with your customers to determine the best water heater for their home that qualifies for a rebate. Install between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 and submit the rebate application by Dec. 31.
- Complete an online rebate application for your customers and builders. First, please review the
Terms & Conditions, then access the
online rebate application.
Customers will receive their rebate faster if you submit the rebate through the
dealer - only rebate processing system. If your company chooses to use paper applications access the fill and print rebate form
here.
Submit Online Rebate
Note: You’ll need to attach an electronic copy of the dated sales invoice to your online application. - Customers and builders need to allow up to 12 weeks for rebate processing from the time that CenterPoint Energy received the completed rebate application.
Note: This rebate offer is only available to Minnesota residential homes served with natural gas from CenterPoint Energy. Rebates will be processed in the order that they were received and are paid on a first-come, first-served basis.
