Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive
- Rebate Offer:
- $650 for qualifying units
- Incentive Duration
- 01/01/24 - 12/31/24
- Average Initial Cost
- $1,700 - $3,000
- Average Lifetime Savings
- $3,000 - $4,000
- Average Lifespan
- 10-15 years
Additional Details
We help make it affordable to upgrade to an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heater with a $650 discount for eligible models. Whether you’re replacing an old water heater or installing one in a new home, you'll save money up front.
For customers who meet certain income eligibility guidelines, even greater incentives may be available through the Home Energy Solutions℠ – Income Eligible program.
Schedule a no-cost, virtual consultation with a Heat Pump Specialist where you can get assistance understanding how heat pumps work, design considerations for your home, reviewing and comparing quotes, and details surrounding available rebates and incentives through Energize ConnecticutSM
How to get started
Check Eligibility
- Rebates are available to residential electric service customers. All customers of Eversource or UI can participate.
- Unit must be installed in the service territory of the participating utility.
- Unit must be ENERGY STAR certified with:
- Integrated HPWH with ≥ 3.40 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or for 120 volt/15 amp circuit ≥2.20 UEF
- Split-System HPWH with ≥2.20 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
For Additional Energy Optimization Rebates
- Federal tax credits may be available. Learn more about the IRA tax credits here or speak to your tax preparer.
Call 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873) for more information.
Technical Details
- Integrated HPWH with ≥ 3.40 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or for 120 volt/15 amp circuit ≥2.20 UEF
- Split-System HPWH with ≥2.20 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
- To find ENERGY STAR certified units talk to a licensed contractor or visit the ENERGY STAR website for a list of local installers at www.energystar.gov/productfinder/water-heater-installers/.
- Eversource and UI reserve the right to verify sales transactions and have the right to access your residence to inspect the equipment installed.
What is the rebate process?
We help make it affordable to upgrade to an ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heater by offering incentives two ways. Work with a contractor to receive an instant discount at the point-of-purchase when a qualified unit is purchased from a participating supply chain partner on your behalf or take advantage of incentives directly when you purchase through one of our retail partners.
To find ENERGY STAR® certified Heat Pump Water Heater units talk to a licensed contractor or click here to visit the ENERGY STAR website for a list of local installers.
The easiest and fastest way to get your rebate.
When your installing contractor purchases a qualifying unit at a participating distributor in Connecticut, a $650 instant discount will be automatically applied to the eligible equipment cost.
We strongly encourage you to contact a licensed contractor to ensure proper installation of your heat pump water heater. You or your contractor can receive a $650 instant discount on ENERGY STAR certified models through participating distributors listed on our Find a Distributor page.
Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) partner with several retailers across the state to offer you instant discounts and/or paper rebates for heat pump water heaters. You may purchase a heat pump water heater directly from the retailer to receive an instant rebate.
Click HERE to validate your eligibility and receive a bar code from a participating retailer.
Present the bar code at the register and an instant rebate of $650 will be applied to the purchase price. Available at the following Connecticut retailers:
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- OR -
A $650 mail-in rebate will be provided to residential customers who are not able to validate eligibility in store.
Learn more at the ENERGY STAR website.
