Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates

Heat Pump Water Heating: Efficient Water Heating

Benefits

Save up to 60% every month on heating your water

Reliable and long life

Quick win!

Rebates

$1,000

Cash back on qualifying heat pump water heaters from Chelan PUD

* Rebate amounts apply to applications received now through March 31, 2025. Rebates paid cannot exceed total project costs.

30% Tax Credit

In addition to Chelan PUD rebates, homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit of 30% of project costs up to a maximum of $2,000. Before purchasing your water heater, verify eligibility at the EnergyStar website.

Yes! Your heat pump water heater qualifies for low-rate EnergySmart financing.

Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heaters

Participant Feedback

What your neighbors say about their new efficient hybrid (heat pump) water heaters:

"The higher price of the heat pump water heater was offset by the rebate. We want to reduce power usage."

"Our heat pump water heater with the WiFi option is fantastic!"

(Read more about connected heat pump water heaters.)

Over 96% of past participants would recommend an efficient hybrid water heater (and rebate!) to their friend.

Eligibility

Is your home eligible for a heat pump water heater rebate?

1. Your Home and Water Heating

Any existing home (no new construction) with any heating type
Must have an existing electric water heater

2. New Heat Pump Water Heater

3. Installation

4. Paperwork

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5. When to Apply

6. Special Cases

Up to two heat pump water heater rebates per dwelling unit for qualifying products.

Apply

1. Select Your Heat Pump Water Heater

Make sure to select an eligible model to qualify for a rebate

2. Install Your Heat Pump Water Heater

Pick a local contractor to install your heat pump water heater or do it yourself following your manufacturer's installation checklist

3. Send in Paperwork

Gather your paperwork and complete an online application. Or send your paper application and documentation to conservation@chelanpud.org or:

Chelan County PUD
PO Box 1231
Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231

What Happens Next?

We'll review your paperwork and contact you if anything is missing.

With your paperwork complete, we'll confirm your eligibility and might schedule an inspection to make sure your heat pump water heater was installed correctly.

If all checks out, you'll receive your rebate check in the mail 6-8 weeks after we receive your complete application.

Heat Pump (Hybrid) Water Heaters on the Power Hour

On the Power Hour

Scott Stanford, commercial energy advisor and former homebuilder, and Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency strategist, answer customer questions live about what to consider with a hybrid water and rebate eligibility on Episode #1 of the Power Hour. [From 13:39 to 16:59]
Scott Stanford, commercial energy advisor and former homebuilder, and Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency strategist, answer a customer question live about why Chelan PUD doesn't offer rebates on tankless water heaters on Episode #1 of the Power Hour. [From 19:31 to 21:06]

Josh Mitchell, residential energy advisor, explains how tankless water heaters don't save much energy when compared with conventional electric water heaters on Episode #3 of the Power Hour. [From 31:20]
Griselda Gonzalez, energy efficiency representative, and Lacy Stockton, energy efficiency strategist, answer a customer question live about whether they can get a Chelan PUD rebate for a hybrid water heater to replace their existing gas water heater on Episode #2 of the Power Hour. [From 20:50 to 21:23]

We're Here for You

Questions? Talk with a Chelan PUD energy adviser! Call (509) 661-8008 or email conservation@chelanpud.org.

Common Questions

Heat pump hot water heaters work a little differently than electric resistance water heaters. Keep in mind:
- Heat pump water heaters are slightly bigger than standard electric models.
- The ideal location for a HPWH is in a garage or unheated basement.
- While in operation, a heat pump water heater releases cool, dehumidified air.
- Most units require at least 700 cubic feet of air-flow around them, the equivalent of a 7′x10′x10′ room.
- HPWHs make noise similar to a dishwasher or freezer.
HPWHs work like a refrigerator, but in reverse. While a refrigerator pushes heat from inside the unit out to the air around it, a HPWH uses fans and an evaporator to pull warmth from the surrounding air and transfers it to water in the storage tank. Because it uses the warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, it is a very efficient way to heat water. Learn more
You can choose to install your heat pump hot water heater on your own by following the manufacturer's installation checklist and these helpful installation tips.
With integrated wifi, you'll be able to see and adjust your heat pump water heater from a smart phone app. You can do things like:
- Check and change temperature settings (perfect for when you travel!)
- Avoid cold showers by checking hot water levels
- Set a schedule for away and home to save energy and have hot water when you need it
- Check your energy usage and change the operating mode
- Get alerts for leaks or maintenance
Find all the tools and information you need to understand, sell, and install heat pump water heaters on the Hot Water Solutions partner website. From training resources and product literature to sales sheet and marketing templates, Hot Water Solutions is your go-to resource for heat pump water heaters.
Have a different question for our energy solutions team? Join us on the Power Hour to have your questions answered live. Or give us a call (509) 661-8008 or email conservation@chelanpud.org.

Contractors

Find a local heat pump water heater installer. Or install your own hybrid water heater after purchase from a local retailer: Home Depot or Lowe's.