Invest in your family’s comfort with a high-efficiency water heater replacement

You rely on it every time you take a shower, and it’s one of your home’s biggest energy users. But keeping one that’s 8-12 years old can put your energy costs in hot water. That’s why we’re giving you $800 to replace yours with a Heat Pump Water Heater.

*Rebates are now available through the EnergyRight^® Residential Services program brought to you by EPB and TVA. Rebates are available on qualifying measures installed by a member of our Quality Contractor Network (QCN). Beginning October 1, 2023, QCN members must initiate your rebate claim within 30 days of completing your project by submitting qualifying measures on your behalf to TVA.

Why a Heat Pump Water Heater?

They use 70% less energy to save big on energy costs* They use 70% less energy to save big on energy costs*
Get a tax incentive of 30% of the purchase price until 2032 Get a tax incentive of 30% of the purchase price until 2032
Incentives + rebates + energy savings = pays for itself in no time Incentives + rebates + energy savings = pays for itself in no time
Heat Pump Water Heaters last longer than conventional water heaters Heat Pump Water Heaters last longer than conventional water heaters
Environmentally-friendly, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions Environmentally-friendly, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions

*Energy Star

Available Water Heater Rebate

WATER HEATERS

REBATE AMOUNT

Heat Pump Water Heater ^1,2,3

$800 per unit

WATER HEATERS

Heat Pump Water Heater ^1,2,3

REBATE AMOUNT

$800 per unit

Eligibility Requirements

1 Must be installed by an approved Quality Contractor Network member and meet EPB and TVA standards effective on installation date. All measures, except window replacement eligible for TVA program financing.

2 Must replace existing unit(s)

3 Must replace existing heat source

Find a Contractor

How to take advantage of rebates

Identify your project – Get free, expert advice from the EPB Energy Pros^SM Identify your project – Get free, expert advice from the EPB Energy Pros
Select a contractor – only those listed and approved in the Quality Contractor Network meet requirements for the rebate program Choose a contractor – only those listed and approved in the Quality Contractor Network meet requirements for the rebate program
Make the improvements – hire a contractor & upgrade your home Make the improvements – hire a contractor & upgrade your home
Claim your rebates! – once work is complete, you'll receive an email from MyTVA@MyTVA.com with instructions Claim your rebates! – once work is complete, you'll receive an email from MyTVA@MyTVA.com with instructions
Get a quality assurance checkup – EPB Energy Pros will check your contractor's work for free Get a quality assurance checkup – EPB Energy Pros will check your contractor's work for free

What to look for in a new Heat Pump Water Heater

The right size – for your family (most common is 40-50 gallons) The right size – for your family (most common is 40-50 gallons)
Uniform Efficiency Factor (UEF) – 2.75-3.5 for heat pump water heater Uniform Efficiency Factor (UEF) – 2.75-3.5 for heat pump water heater
Energy Star-certified – means its rated as the most energy efficient Energy Star-certified – means its rated as the most energy efficient
Warranty – make sure it’s protected, including parts & labor Warranty – make sure it’s protected, including parts & labor
Reputable contractor – consult EPB’s Quality Contractor Network Reputable contractor – consult EPB’s Quality Contractor Network

EPB Energy Pros Video Series

Watch to learn more

Looking for more information about water heaters? We've done the work for you! Browse helpful videos below to help you make a more informed decision.

Next to your HVAC system, a Water Heater is your home’s biggest energy user. See why getting the right size (and type) is so important to greater efficiency (and rebates).

Sept. 20, 2023