Energy Efficient Electric Water Heater or Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Save Energy And Money – And Get $30 Back
Get $30 when you purchase an energy-efficient electric water heater or a hybrid electric water heater with heat pump technology.
About These Rebates
These rebates are part of the Home Energy Efficient Rebate (HEER) program. To qualify, purchase and install an energy-efficient electric water heater with a minimum of 30 gallons or greater and an energy factor of .93 or higher, or a hybrid electric heat pump water heater with a minimum of 40 gallons or greater and an energy factor of 2.0 or higher. For details, click on the Sign Up Now link below. Rebate funds are limited.
How to Apply
- Read the qualifying product list for standard electric models (PDF) or hybrid electric heat pump models (PDF)
- Purchase and install your new product
- Complete and mail the rebate application and required documentation to SCE while funding is available
- Find your service account number on a recent SCE bill
The Legal Stuff...
The HEER program is offered on a first-come first-served basis and is effective until funding is expended or the program is discontinued by the California Public Utilities Commission. The program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Edison under auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.
Under California law, models of certain types of appliances, for example, refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers etc., must be certified to the California Energy Commission before being sold or offered for sale in the state. The Energy Commission maintains a database of those appliances, found at the following link: www.appliances.energy.ca.gov. Before purchasing this type of appliance, please consult the Energy Commission's database to see if the particular model of the appliance you want to buy is in the database. Not all products listed in this database are eligible for utility rebates as they do not all meet the higher energy performance requirements of the utility programs. Please refer to Southern California Edison rebate applications to find energy saving products eligible for rebate.
More Ways To Save
Lower Your Hot Water Temperature
Decrease your energy usage — and costs — by lowering the temperature on your electric water heater. A typical electric water heater has two thermostats and two heating elements — one in the upper third and one in the lower third of the tank. Each thermostat ise covered by a metal plate fastened by screws.
Tips for lowering the temperature:
- Turn off the circuit breaker.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the metal plates covering the thermostats
- Push aside the insulation to see the thermostats.
- Set both thermostats to 120° or to "low."
- Replace the insulation and the metal plates.
- Turn the circuit breaker back on after the metal plates are securely in place .
NOTE: It's better to let a professional lower the temperature of a gas water heater.
Hot Water Heater Insulation
If your water heater is located outdoors or in an unheated area of your home, or if it feels warm to the touch, it may need more insulation. A water-heater blanket reduces heat loss and the energy used to maintain the temperature of the water (up to 10%). Water-heater blanket kits are available at most home improvement centers and hardware stores. Water heaters manufactured after 1978 may already be insulated. Check the manufacturer's guidelines and warranty criteria before adding more insulation.
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