Burbank Water and Power customers, California · Rebate
Residential Building Electrification Rebate (Burbank Water and Power)
Run by Burbank Water and Power (BWP)
Burbank Water and Power residential customers who replace gas appliances get $1,000 per ton for heat pump HVAC or mini-splits (up to $2,500, or $5,000 for low-income customers), $1,500 for a heat pump water heater, and rebates on heat pump dryers, induction cooktops, electric ranges and wall ovens, plus $750 for a panel upgrade. Customers on BUSS or Lifeline get much more.
Amounts
How much you get
Standard rebates: heat pump HVAC or mini-split $1,000 per ton up to $2,500; heat pump water heater $1,500; heat pump dryer $200; induction cooktop $200; electric range (induction or electric cooktop) $500; electric wall oven $200; panel upgrade $750 (only with another item). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard (per ton)Heat pump HVAC or mini-split | $1,000 |
| BUSS/Lifeline (per ton)Heat pump HVAC or mini-split | $1,000 |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,500 |
| Standard / low-incomeHeat pump clothes dryer | $200 |
| Standard / low-incomeInduction cooktop | $200 |
| Standard / low-incomeElectric range with induction cooktop | $500 |
| Standard / low-incomeElectric range with electric cooktop | $500 |
| Standard / low-incomeElectric wall oven | $200 |
| Panel upgrade | $750 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
BWP residential customer on a residential rate schedule (single-family homes and units in multifamily buildings); the applicant is the account holder or an authorized representative.
At least one new item must replace a gas-powered equivalent; new construction doesn't qualify. The panel upgrade can't be claimed alone.
Owners and tenants can apply; renters need the landlord's approval.
What to doGet your landlord's written approval before installing.
Installation by a licensed electrician, with finaled City of Burbank permits.
What to doHire a licensed electrician who pulls permits and passes Building & Safety inspection. Get a quote from a contractor
The low-income amounts need enrollment in BUSS or Lifeline, approved or re-approved within the past 18 months.
What to doEnroll in BUSS or Lifeline before submitting the application.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
No later than six months after the City of Burbank finals the permit (or six months from purchase if no permit is needed).
- Hire a licensed electrician and get permits.
The electrician checks whether you need a panel or circuit upgrade.
- Take before photos, then install.
Replace the gas appliance, cap the gas line and pass the Burbank Building & Safety inspection.
- Apply within six months of the finaled permit.
Email the application and documents to BWPConservation@burbankca.gov, mail them to BWP Conservation, Attn Residential Building Electrification Rebate Program, P.O. Box 631, Burbank, CA 91503, or drop them off at 164 W. Magnolia Blvd.
- Receive payment.
Up to 8 weeks after approval; BWP may inspect first.
Completed, signed application
Itemized contractor invoices and proof of payment
Signed W-9 matching the payee
Finaled permits
Before photo of each gas appliance replaced and nameplate photos of the new equipment
Questions about applyingBWPConservation@burbankca.gov
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Building Electrification Rebate (Burbank Water and Power) pay?
$200 to $1,500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Burbank Water and Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Burbank Water and Power customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do renters qualify?
Owners and tenants can apply; renters need the landlord's approval. Get your landlord's written approval before installing.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Installation by a licensed electrician, with finaled City of Burbank permits.
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 27, 2026.
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