Invest in your family’s comfort with the most energy-efficient water heater for your new home build

You rely on it every time you take a shower, and it’s one of your home’s biggest energy users. But choosing the wrong water heater can put your energy costs in hot water. Earn a $500 incentive when you install an energy-efficient Heat Pump Water Heater during the construction of your new home.

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

$500 per unit

WATER HEATERS

Heat Pump Water Heater ^1,2,3

REBATE AMOUNT

$500 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

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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

EPB Energy Pros Video Series

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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