Replace your gas water heater with a heat pump water heater, which uses 70% less energy.
How they work: Heat pump water heaters, also known as hybrid water heaters, use 70% less energy than standard electric water heater models by moving heat from one place to another rather than generating it directly. Heat pump water heaters will offer a substantial opportunity for savings when replacing a gas hot water heater.
Heat pump water heater benefits
- Up to three times more efficient than standard electric water heater models
- Save money
- Safe and reliable performance
- Environmentally friendly
Economics for Heat Pump Hot Water Heater
- Unit + Installation will be about $3,800-$4,200
- Water heater installation must comply with state and local building codes. Also, installation requires both plumbing and electrical work. Should work with qualified, licensed contractors with experience.
- Energy savings: $300-400/year projected
Rebates
- Golden State Rebates
- $500 if replacing electric
- $700 if replacing gas
- Switch Is On (Federal tax credit)
- Eligible for 30% of costs, including labor up to yearly maximum limit of $2,000 for heat pump water heater installs on existing home (not new build)
- CPUC Self Generation Incentive Program (coming soon)
- Requires systems to be designed, installed, and operated in a manner that shifts electricity use from peak to off-peak periods and reduces GHG emissions using a “thermostatic mixing valve” that allows pre-heating of water during off-peak hours when electricity use is low.