Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama · Rebate
Water Heater Rebate (Central Alabama Electric Cooperative)
Run by Central Alabama Electric Cooperative
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative pays $235 for an electric water heater under 80 gallons, or $375 for 80 gallons and up, when you join its Peak Shaving Program and keep the device active for two years.
Amounts
How much you get
$235 for an electric tank water heater under 80 gallons, $375 for 80 gallons and up. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Electric water heater under 80 gallons | $235 |
| Electric water heater 80 gallons and up | $375 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative member; the water heater must be installed at your primary address.
Electric tank water heater only (no tankless), minimum energy factor of .92, installed on a 220/240 volt outlet.
You must take part in CAEC's Peak Shaving Program and keep the peak shaving device active for two years.
What to doJoin CAEC's free Peak Shaving Program by calling (800) 545-5735, and keep the device active for two years.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters.
- Water heaters
Minimum energy factor of .92; electric only, not tankless; 220/240 volt.
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Buy a qualifying electric water heater from any store.
- Join the Peak Shaving Program.
- Email the Water Heater Rebate Form and proof of purchase to CAEC.
The address is on the rebate page.
- CAEC inspects the installation.
Checks it is at your primary address and records the make, model and serial number.
- Receive the rebate.
Water Heater Rebate Form
Proof of purchase (receipt, store name, spec information)
Questions about applying(800) 545-5735
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama
Peak Shaving Program (Central Alabama Electric Cooperative)
Work done at no cost
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative installs a peak shaving device on your electric water heater at no cost, delaying reheating to off-peak times; participants can qualify for CAEC's water heater rebate.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Water Heater Rebate (Central Alabama Electric Cooperative) pay?
$235 to $375, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Central Alabama Electric Cooperative customers, Alabama. See Do I qualify for the details.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Peak Shaving Program (Central Alabama Electric Cooperative). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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