Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative customers, Pennsylvania · Rebate
Bedford REC Water Heater Program
Run by Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative
Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative members who allow a load control switch get $100 for a 50-80 gallon electric water heater, $5 per gallon above 80 gallons, or $200 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater. The co-op also sells a Marathon water heater for $250, free for new homes or conversions.
Amounts
How much you get
Standard electric water heater (EF .92+): $100 for 50-80 gallons or $5 per gallon above 80 gallons. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 50 to 80 gallonsElectric water heater | $100 |
| Electric water heater over 80 gallons (per gallon) | $5 |
| ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater | $200 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
Full-time residential member using 5,000 kWh or more a year.
Must allow a load control receiver (LCR) switch; removing it within five years means paying back a prorated share.
What to doSign the load management consent form and let the co-op install a load control receiver near the water heater.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail.
- Buy a qualifying water heater.
- Send the co-op the receipt with serial number, tank size and energy factor.
- Sign the load management consent form and water heater program agreement.
Forms and instructionsBedford REC Water Heater Program
Stacking
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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 Bedford REC Water Heater Program pay?
$5 to $200, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative customers, Pennsylvania. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Must allow a load control receiver (LCR) switch; removing it within five years means paying back a prorated share. Sign the load management consent form and let the co-op install a load control receiver near the water heater.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
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