Water Heater Rebates

 

 

Submit Online Rebate

Encourage your customers to replace their existing water heater before it leaks.

​Cash for Customers

For new construction or replacement of natural gas water heater​​​

 

Type of natural gas water heater​​ ​Thermal efficiency / Uniform Energy Factor Rebate
​Tankless water heater​.80 or greater UEF​$250
Tank water heater.70 or greater UEF*$50
Tank (75,000 Btu/hr or greater).88 thermal efficiency
or greater		$200 per 100,000 Btuh; up to 25% of equipment cost

 

For replacement of electric resistance water heater with natural gas*​​*

 

Type of natural gas water heater  Uniform Energy Factor Rebate 
​Tankless water heater​.80 or greater UEF​$900
Tank water heater            
.70 or greater UEF*$900

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.

*If commericial installation for the water heater is greater than or equal to 75,000 Btuh, the minimum thermal efficiency is 80 percent.

**CenterPoint Energy will examine natural gas usage history to confirm eligibility for electric replacement rebate levels.

Cash for dealers ​​​​

Receive a $50 dealer incentive for each qualifying tankless and tank water heaters 75,000 Btu/hr or greater rebates processed listing your company as the installer. In order for CenterPoint Energy to issue ongoing incentive payments to dealers, we must have a current copy of your Form W-9 on file.

How the program works​​

  1. Review the Terms & Conditions.
  2. Work with your customers to determine the best qualifying natural gas water heater for their home or business. Install the water heater between Jan. 1 – ​​Dec. 31 and submit the rebate application by Dec. 31.
  3. Complete an online rebate application for your customers and builders.
     Submit Online Rebate
  4. Attach an electronic copy of the dated sales invoice to the online application. The invoice must include customer name, install date, brand, complete model number, serial number and applicable efficiency rating.
  5. We'll mail a rebate check to your customer or builder within eight weeks of receiving the completed rebate application.

​Please note: This rebate offer is only available for Oklahoma customers who receive natural gas service from CenterPoint Energy. Rebates are paid on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some utility rebates are taxable under Internal Revenue Service rules. Customers are responsible for all applicable taxes.

CenterPoint Energy reserves the right to limit any rebate and conduct on-site inspection of installed equipment. All decisions by CenterPoint Energy regarding energy savings, cost savings, rebate amounts and approvals are final. CenterPoint Energy cannot guarantee energy savings and does not warranty rebated equipment.

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