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DCSEU Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Run by DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU)
$750 to $1,600 back on a heat pump water heater in DC. Replacing a gas or oil water heater pays more.
Amounts
How much you get
Based on the unit's NEEA tier and what it replaces. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Replacing electric heatNEEA Tiers 1 & 2 | $750 |
| Replacing electric heatNEEA Tiers 3 & 4 | $1,000 |
| Replacing gas heatNEEA Tiers 1 & 2 | $1,200 |
| Replacing gas heatNEEA Tiers 3 & 4 | $1,600 |
All DCSEU residential rebates together are capped at $15,000 per household per fiscal year.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Your home is in DC.
New integrated or split heat pump water heater rated by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), Tier 1 or higher.
What to doCheck the model in DCSEU's Quick Product Lookup before you buy. Residential Rebate Form - Water Heaters (FY2027) See what equipment counts
- Only in some cases
For the gas-to-electric amount, you must prove the gas water heater was removed (before and after photos, gas bills, or a contractor invoice showing it was capped).
What to doPhotograph the old gas water heater with the gas line visible before work starts.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters.
- Heat pump water heaters
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) Tier 1-4 rated, integrated or split system.
Applying
How to apply
Apply within six months of purchase or by September 30, 2027, whichever comes first (fiscal year 2027 offer).
- Check the model is eligible before you buy.
- Install the water heater.
Contractor installs need a DOB permit and a distributor materials invoice.
- Apply online at rebates.dcseu.com or by mail within 6 months of purchase.
- Check mailed after approval.
Dated receipt or contractor invoice with model number
Gas-to-electric proof (if claimed)
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailResidential Rebate Form - Water Heaters (FY2027) · Apply for Residential Rebates
Questions about applying202-479-2222
Stacking
Use it with
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 DCSEU Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate pay?
$750 to $1,600, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount. All DCSEU residential rebates together are capped at $15,000 per household per fiscal year.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 6 months of purchase or by Sep 30, 2027, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 20, 2026.
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