South River EMC customers, North Carolina · Rebate
Efficient Water Heating Rebate (South River EMC)
Run by South River EMC
South River EMC bill credits of $150 for a heat pump water heater (energy factor 2.0+) that replaces an electric water heater, or $200 for a certified solar water heating system.
Amounts
How much you get
Issued as bill credits: $150 for a heat pump water heater, $200 for a solar water heating system. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater (energy factor 2.0+) | $150 |
| Solar water heating system | $200 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
South River EMC member; the water heater must be installed in a home served by South River EMC.
Heat pump water heaters must replace an existing electric water heater (energy factor .90 or less) in the same home; the old one must be disconnected and removed.
Solar water heaters must be installed by an SRCC-certified, NC-licensed contractor, registered with the NC Utilities Commission by the member, and checked by South River EMC.
What to doUse an SRCC-certified solar water heating installer and register the system with the NC Utilities Commission. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters and solar and batteries.
- Heat pump water heaters
Minimum energy factor 2.0; replaces an electric water heater with EF .90 or less.
SRCC OG-100 collectors and SRCC OG-300 system certification, with freeze and overheat protection; collectors within 45 degrees of due south, tilt 15-40 degrees.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 3 months of buying.
- Decide which system works best for your home and contact a qualified installer.
- Complete the installation.
- Apply within 90 days of installation (heat pump water heater) with proof of purchase and the yellow EnergyGuide label.
- Solar systems: South River EMC checks the system and you sign the renewable energy certificate agreement before the rebate.
Proof of purchase (sales receipt or invoice)
Copy of the yellow EnergyGuide label
Forms and instructionsResidential Members
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.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Efficient Water Heating Rebate (South River EMC) pay?
$150 to $200, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a South River EMC customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in South River EMC customers, North Carolina. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Solar water heaters must be installed by an SRCC-certified, NC-licensed contractor, registered with the NC Utilities Commission by the member, and checked by South River EMC.
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 25, 2026.
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References
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