Southern Rivers Energy customers, Georgia · Rebate
Gas-to-Electric Rebates (Southern Rivers Energy)
Run by Southern Rivers Energy
Southern Rivers Energy pays $500 for replacing a gas furnace with a 15 SEER or higher electric heat pump and $250 for replacing a gas water heater with an electric one of 40 gallons or more. Call before changing any equipment.
Amounts
How much you get
$500 for a heat pump replacing a gas furnace; $250 for an electric water heater replacing a gas water heater. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Gas furnace replaced with a 15 SEER or higher electric heat pump: $500 | $500 |
| Gas water heater replaced with an electric water heater (40 gallons or more): $250 | $250 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Southern Rivers Energy member.
Southern Rivers Energy must verify the existing gas equipment before it is replaced.
What to doCall Southern Rivers Energy at 770-358-1383 (ext. 349) before making any changes to your equipment.
The new equipment must replace gas equipment. Heat pumps must be 15 SEER or higher; water heaters must be total electric, 40 gallons or more.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps and water heaters.
- Heat pumps
Electric heat pump rated 15 SEER or higher.
- Water heaters
Total electric water heater, minimum 40 gallons.
Applying
How to apply
You apply by phone. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Call Southern Rivers Energy before changing any equipment.
770-358-1383, ext. 349. The co-op verifies your current gas equipment.
- Have the new electric heat pump or water heater installed.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsSouthern Rivers Energy: Energy Efficiency
Questions about applying770-358-1383
Stacking
Use it with
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Free Home Energy Audit (Southern Rivers Energy)
Work done at no cost
Southern Rivers Energy offers members a complimentary 1-to-2-hour home energy audit that checks insulation, HVAC, ductwork, water heater, air leaks around windows and doors, and attic ventilation.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
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PowerUp Energy Efficiency Loan (Southern Rivers Energy)
Amount varies
Southern Rivers Energy members can finance ENERGY STAR heating and cooling, water heaters, windows, doors, insulation, weatherization, appliances and roofs at 9.90% APR through Go Energy Financial. Get approved before any work starts.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Call Southern Rivers Energy at 770-358-1383 (ext. 349) before making any changes to your equipment.
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 Gas-to-Electric Rebates (Southern Rivers Energy) pay?
$250 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Southern Rivers Energy customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Southern Rivers Energy customers, Georgia. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. Southern Rivers Energy must verify the existing gas equipment before it is replaced. Call Southern Rivers Energy at 770-358-1383 (ext. 349) before making any changes to your equipment.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Free Home Energy Audit (Southern Rivers Energy) and PowerUp Energy Efficiency Loan (Southern Rivers Energy). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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