Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customers, Illinois · Rebate
Appliance Rebate (Village of Winnetka)
Run by Village of Winnetka Water & Electric Department
Winnetka residential electric customers get $150 to $500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, heat pump dryer, induction range or robot electric mower bought in 2026.
Amounts
How much you get
Fixed amount per appliance, one of each per account per program year, not more than the purchase price. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR electric heat pump water heater | $500 |
| ENERGY STAR heat pump clothes dryer or combination washer/dryer | $250 |
| Induction cooktop or range | $150 |
| Autonomous (robot) electric lawn mower | $200 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Village of Winnetka residential electric customer; equipment must be installed in the Village's service territory.
Appliances must be new and bought in Illinois (or Illinois sales/use tax paid). Purchases from resellers such as consignment shops, eBay or Facebook Marketplace don't qualify. Not valid for commercial properties.
A building permit is required for a water heater.
What to doGet a Village building permit for the water heater installation.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters and appliances.
- Heat pump water heaters
ENERGY STAR certified electric heat pump water heater.
- Heat pump dryers
ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryer or combination washer/dryer.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Purchases January 1 through December 31, 2026; apply within 60 days of purchase. First come, first served while funding lasts.
- Buy a qualifying appliance in 2026.
- Apply online within 60 days of purchase.
Attach the original sales receipt with model, price and date.
- Receive a check.
The Village mails a check once the application is approved; allow up to six weeks.
Sales receipt with model, price and purchase date
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailElectric Utility Rebate Program - Village of Winnetka · 2026 Appliance Rebate Terms & Conditions - Village of Winnetka
Questions about applying847-716-3515
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 Appliance Rebate (Village of Winnetka) pay?
$150 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A building permit is required for a water heater. Get a Village building permit for the water heater installation.
What’s the deadline?
Deadline: N/A
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Electric Utility Rebate Program - Village of Winnetka
- 2026 Appliance Rebate Terms & Conditions - Village of Winnetka
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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