Up To $1,750 In State Instant Discounts For Water Heater Upgrades + Utility Rebates

-Your old water heater is a thirsty camel…It is drinking up your bank account.

-We help you find the biggest water heater savings for your home.

-Meet Bax, your Rebate Consultant. State and Utility programs are generous but very hard to navigate. Bax does the heavy lifting—tracking active funding pools, income thresholds, and local contractor requirements so you get every single dollar you are owed.

STEP 1: Browse the site to decide which Water Heater is best for you. We recommend the ultra-efficient ENERGY STAR® electric Heat Pump or Tankless Condensing gas water heaters

Bax, our camel mascot, explains what are the best ENERGY STAR water heater options

STEP 2: See instantly if you are likely to qualify and estimate the amount of your State HEAR/HEEHR instant discounts

If your main residence is in one of the States that currently offers HERA/HEEHR instant discounts  (AZ, DC, CA, CO, GA, IN, MA, MI, NC, NH, NY, RI, WI as of 6/3/2026), the eligibility tool below helps you evaluate right away if you are likely to qualify  based on your household income:

Disclaimer: Estimates provided by this calculator are for educational purposes only. Final rebate amounts, eligibility, and timelines are determined by federal, state, and utility providers and are subject to change based on available funding. This tool does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. We recommend consulting with a tax professional to verify your specific eligibility before making a purchase. 

STEP 3: CHECK fOR ADDITIONAL UTILITY REBATES IN THE 'REBATE' SECTIONS OF OUR SITE

Link to our Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters utility rebate section.
Link to our Tankless gas water heaters rebate section.

Note: We list some of the most prominent rebates in the US. We also invite you to check the website of your Utility.

STEP 4: SHOP OUR PRODUCT SELECTION iN THE 'SHOP' SECTION OF OUR SITE

Link to our ‘SHOP’ section. Many (but not all) State HEAR/HEEHR and utility programs offer rebates on water heaters purchased at retail, followed by DIY or professional installation. Check with us or read the program details carefully (links to the State program websites listed at the bottom of this page).
We strongly recommend professional installation for gas water heaters. 

STEP 5: GET FREE REBATE CONSULTING AND COMPETITIVE CONTRACTOR QUOTES FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

Don’t Navigate the Changes Alone.

Tell us about your current water heating setup below, and we will do the heavy lifting for you:
  • Step 1: We help you confirm your exact State HEAR/HEEHR instant discount eligibility.
  • Step 2: We check for additional stackable local utility rebates in your area.
  • Step 3: We match you with up to 3 qualified, participating local plumbing contractors for 100% free, no-obligation quotes.
Let’s see how close to free your upgrade can be! Fill out your setup details in the form below to get started.

Note: Our services are 100% free for homeowners. We exist to simplify energy efficiency, break down complex government rebates, and help you find the biggest savings for your home.

By clicking “submit” on the form below, you provide your express written consent to be contacted by up to the  3 Contractors regarding your quote request for a Heat Pump Water Heater or a Tankless Gas Water Heater. You agree to receive communications regarding a water heater quote via phone, text, or email, including the use of automated technology, even if you are on a Do Not Call list. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Please input a valid email where you can be easily contacted
Please input your zip code
Please indicate where your existing water heater is currently located in your residence
Say “Yes” if you have applied and received a voucher from your State to discount upfront your next Heat Pump Water Heater purchase
If you have received a voucher from your State, Indicate the face value of the State voucher that you have received to discount upfront next Heat Pump Water Heater purchase
Your residence type
Heat Pump Water Heaters pull heat from the localized surrounded space and need at least 10′ x 10′ to operate efficiently
Heat Pump Water Heaters help dehumidify the space by pushing our cool dry air and creates non acidic condensate (about 2 quarts/day) that needs to be drained out
Examples: 40, 50, 80 This will help properly the Contractor size your new Heat Pump Water Heater
Examples: 100, 200 This is in the case you are replacing a gas water heater. The size of your panel (and the available incentives) will help the Contractor quote upfront a 240V or 120V Heat pump Water Heater with or without electrical panel upgrade
This is in the case you are replacing a gas water heater. The size of your panel (and the available incentives) will help the Contractor quote upfront a 240V or 120V Heat pump Water Heater with or without electrical panel upgrade
The Contractor will confirm if your Utility offers a rebate for the Heat Pump Water Heater that is being quoted

Legal Disclaimer:

NewWaterHeaterDecisions.com is a marketing, educational and lead generation platform, not a licensed contractor. We do not charge homeowners for our consulting, calculator tools, or rebate matching services. To keep our platform free for the public, we may receive a standard marketing or referral fee from the independent participating contractors in our network. This does not impact your rebate eligibility or the price of your installation. All installation services, structural modifications, and electrical work are performed solely by independent contractors who maintain active licenses with the State. NewWaterHeaterDecisions.com does not provide bids, perform construction, or guarantee the final pricing offered by independent contractors. The $1,750 HEAR discount for Heat Pump Water Heaters (and other eligible measures) is a federal program administered by each participating State; eligibility is determined by household income and program availability at the time of installation.

Resources – Energy websites of the States offering HEAR/HEEHR instant discounts

Click on the program name of your State below:
-AZ: Efficiency Arizona®
-CA (note: program now closed for Single Family residential homes): SwitchIsOn.org
-CO (note: program now closed for Single Family residential homes): Colorado Energy Office®
-DC (note: Heat Pump rebate up to $5,000 and electric panel upgrade $2,000 rebate managed by the Utility DCSEU®): DCSEU®
-GA: Georgia Home Energy Rebates®
-IN: Indiana Energy Saver Program®
-MA (note: The HEAR program is managed and enhanced by the State energy efficiency organization MassSave): MassSave®
-MI: Michigan Home Energy Rebates® [MiHER]
-NC: Energy Saver North Carolina®
-NH (note: The HEAR program is managed and enhanced by the State energy efficiency organization NHSaves): NHSaves®
-NM (coming soon): Energy Conservation and Management® [ECAM]
-NY: NYSERDA Empower +®
-RI (note: incentive amount is 60% of eligible project cost up to $11,500. Household income must be below 150% of State Median Income (SMI): CleanHeatRI®
-WI: Focus on Energy Home Electrification and Appliances Rebates®
Updated June 2026