PGW customers, Pennsylvania · Bill credit
PGW Water Heater Program (conversion credit)
Run by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)
PGW residential customers who switch from an electric or oil water heater to natural gas get a $200 bill credit for a standard tank or $500 for a tankless, power vent, direct vent or condensing unit.
Amounts
How much you get
Bill credit for switching from an electric or oil water heater to natural gas: $200 for a standard tank, $500 for tankless, power vent, direct vent or condensing. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard tank gas water heater | $200 |
| Power vent, direct vent or condensing gas water heaterTankless | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these.
PGW residential customer, current on the bill, replacing an electric or oil water heater with natural gas.
A licensed contractor or plumber fills out and signs part of the application.
What to doUse a licensed contractor or plumber for the install. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail.
- Have a licensed contractor or plumber install the gas water heater.
- Email res.com@pgworks.com for the rebate application.
- Have the contractor fill out and sign their part, then submit.
Questions about applying(215) 684-6730 or res.com@pgworks.com
Stacking
Use it with
PGW says customers who buy high-efficiency equipment may also apply for EnergySense rebates on top of this credit.
PGW customers, Pennsylvania
PGW EnergySense Residential Equipment Rebates
Up to $2,000 back
PGW rebates for upgrading to a high-efficiency gas furnace ($400), boiler ($1,000), combi boiler ($1,400) or tankless water heater ($400), with higher Affordable EnergySense amounts for customers in CRP, LIHEAP or hardship programs.
Checked Oct 25, 2026
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?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does PGW Water Heater Program (conversion credit) pay?
$200 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a PGW customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in PGW customers, Pennsylvania. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A licensed contractor or plumber fills out and signs part of the application.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with PGW EnergySense Residential Equipment Rebates. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
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