natural gas customers, Alabama · Rebate
Natural Gas Appliance Rebates (Decatur Utilities)
Run by Decatur Utilities
Decatur Utilities pays rebates on new natural gas appliances, in new and existing homes - $200 to $500 per water heater (up to two), $250 per furnace (up to two), $150 for a dryer, $100 for a range and $50 for gas logs or lights. Converting a water heater from electricity earns more through December 31, 2026.
Amounts
How much you get
Per appliance: tank water heater $200 ($400 converting from electric), tankless water heater $300 ($500 converting from electric), up to two each; furnace $250 (up to two); dryer $150; range $100; gas logs $50; two-mantle or open flame light $50. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Retaining a natural gas water heater (up to two)Tank water heater | $200 |
| Converting from electricity to natural gas (up to two, through 12/31/26)Tank water heater | $400 |
| Retaining a natural gas water heater (up to two)Tankless water heater | $300 |
| Converting from electricity to natural gas (up to two, through 12/31/26)Tankless water heater | $500 |
| Furnace (up to two) | $250 |
| Clothes dryer | $150 |
| Standard or commercial range | $100 |
| Natural gas logs | $50 |
| Two-mantle light or open flame light | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Decatur Utilities natural gas customers, in new or existing homes. DU installs a gas service line at no charge (up to 300 feet) for homes without gas service.
What to doCall DU Customer Service to check that natural gas is available at your address and start service.
Appliances must be new, bought at a retail store or included in a package from a licensed natural gas contractor.
A certified natural gas plumber must install the internal piping and appliances for new gas service; inside the City of Decatur Police Jurisdiction the Decatur Building Department inspects the installation.
What to doHire a certified natural gas plumber. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
The higher electric-to-gas water heater conversion amounts are extended to December 31, 2026; the other rebates have no stated end date.
- Confirm natural gas service is available at your address.
- Buy new natural gas appliances and have them installed.
- Apply by phone (256-552-1400 Opt 4) or email csr@decaturutilities.com.
Questions about applying256-552-1400 Opt 4 or csr@decaturutilities.com
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Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Natural Gas Appliance Rebates (Decatur Utilities) pay?
$50 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a natural gas customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in natural gas customers, Alabama. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A certified natural gas plumber must install the internal piping and appliances for new gas service; inside the City of Decatur Police Jurisdiction the Decatur Building Department inspects the installation.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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