Electric Storage Water Heaters

Electric Water Heaters

Important! Changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with the program were approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah and became effective on September 1, 2010. The changes can be viewed here. Please visit each incentive offering page for information regarding projects completed before and after the effective date.

Cut hot water heating costs with an energy-efficient electric storage water heater.

After heating and cooling, water heating is the biggest use of energy in your home. From hot showers to dishwashing, the average household spends an average of $500 per year on heating water! By installing a more energy-efficient electric storage water heater, you can save energy and money.

Storage water heaters – the most common type – work by heating up water in an insulated tank. Heat is lost through the walls of the storage tank (standby heat loss), consuming energy even when you’re not using hot water. New energy-efficient storage water heaters have higher levels of insulation around the tank, substantially reducing standby heat loss and saving you money.

Energy Saving Benefits

  • Reduce standby heat loss to save money on your electricity bill
  • Average annual savings on your electricity bill combined with the available cash back offsets the cost to upgrade to a high-efficiency model within first year

Environmental Benefits

  • Use less energy and avoid harmful greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reduce your home’s carbon footprint

Qualifications

Important! Changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with the program were approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah and became effective on September 1, 2010. The changes can be viewed here. Please visit each incentive offering page for information regarding projects completed before and after the effective date.

For electric storage water heaters purchased on or after September 1, 2010
$50 incentive for an electric storage water heater with a capacity between 40 and 49 gallons and an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.93 or higher.

$50 incentive for an electric storage water heater with a capacity between 50 and 65 gallons and an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.91 or higher.

$50 incentive for an electric storage water heater with a capacity of 66 gallons or greater and an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.89 or higher.

For electric storage water heaters purchased on or before August 31, 2010
$50 incentive for an electric storage water heater with a capacity of 40 gallons or larger and an Energy Factor (EF) of 0.93 or higher.

Incentives are limited to one per qualifying household. Please see Incentive Application for a list of required documentation and additional terms and conditions. Incentives are subject to tariff approval and may change with 45 days notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Incentives and qualifications are subject to change with 45 days notice and approval by the Public Service Commission of Utah.

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