Water Heater Rebates
Water Heater Rebate Details
Upfront rebates can help you save on the cost of more efficient water heating equipment. Plus, save over time by using less energy with your new water heater.
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Benefits
§ Annual energy savings of up to 65%
§ Expected Energy Savings Over Average Equipment Lifetime: Up to $900 over 12 years
§ Major Advantages: More efficient electric fuel option
§ Rebate: $800
Eligibility
To qualify for a rebate on an electric heat pump water heater, you must:
§ Be a residential electric, gas or combo customer of Xcel Energy in Colorado
§ There is no limit to the number of units installed in a home.
Qualifying Equipment & Installation
§ Find qualifying equipment at AHRI
§ Your heat pump water heater must be installed by a registered contractor. Visit Xcel Energy's customer-facing to find contractors who have submitted these rebates in the past.
§ Indirect units, commercial water heaters and rated heat pump water heaters with storage volume greater than 80 gallons are not eligible.
How to get Rebates
§ Contractor must submit rebate.
§ Complete one rebate application per unit of qualifying equipment.
§ Submit rebate application to us by the deadline - September 30 of the year after the qualifying equipment was installed.
§ Expect your rebate in eight weeks or less
Natural Gas Water Heater
Benefits
Medium Draw Standard Tank Water Heater
§ Energy savings up to 20% more than minimum standards
§ Expected Energy Savings Over Average Equipment Lifetime: Up to $500 over 8 to 10 years
§ Major Advantages: Lower upfront cost
§ Rebate: $50
High Draw Standard Tank Water Heater
§ Energy savings up to 20% more than minimum standards
§ Expected Energy Savings Over Average Equipment Lifetime: Up to $500 over 8 to 10 years
§ Major Advantages: Lower upfront cost
§ Rebate: $50
Tankless Water Heater
§ Energy savings up to 60% more than minimum standards
§ Expected Energy Savings Over Average Equipment Lifetime: Up to $1,800 over 20 years
§ Major Advantages: Unlimited supply of hot water
§ Rebate: $100
Eligibility
To qualify for a rebate on a natural gas water heater, you must:
§ Be a residential natural gas customer of Xcel Energy in Colorado
§ Water heater may be installed in a new or existing single-family home or multi-family with 4 or fewer units.
§ Installation can be self-install or by a contractor on our list of current Water Heater Contractors
Qualifying Equipment & Installation
Residential equipment listed on the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) or ENERGY STAR that meet minimum Uniform Energy Factor rating:
§ Medium Draw Standard Tank Water Heater (0.64 UEF): $50 rebate
§ High Draw Standard Tank Water Heater (0.68 UEF): $50 rebate
§ Tankless Water Heater (0.87 UEF): $100 rebate
**Indirect units and commercial water heaters are not eligible. Natural gas water heaters with a rated storage volume of 55 gallons or more are not eligible.
How to get Rebates
§ Choose how you want to submit the rebate application: submit an online form, download the application, or ask your contractor.
If you are installing a natural gas storage or tankless water heater, self-install is also an option, or you can find one on our list of current Water Heater Contractors.
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