Electric Hot Water Rebate

  • Applies to new electric water heaters, 30 gallon minimum.
  • Installation must be in SDCEA service area.
  • Credit must be requested within 90 days of installation.
  • Applicants must be current on their electric bill.
  • Credits cannot exceed the actual cost of the equipment for which credit is requested.
  • On-demand hot water heaters are not eligible for this program.

Water Heating Credit Amounts

Electric resistance units must meet one of the following:  

      • $50/unit replacing propane or natural gas 
      • $50/unit demand-response capable or member-managed 
      • $30/unit new construction  
      • $350/unit for air source heat pump units