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Natural Gas Water Heater Rebates
Rebates up to $350 are available when you purchase and install an ENERGY STAR® Certified Natural Gas Water Heater.
Gas storage and tankless water heaters that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label are independently certified to help you reduce your energy usage, save you money and help prevent climate change.
If every gas water heater sold in the United States was ENERGY STAR® certified, energy savings would grow to almost $1.2 billion annually. These savings are equivalent to preventing about 10 billion pounds of greenhouse gas or the emissions of 900 thousand cars annually.*
Participate Now!
- Have a licensed mechanical contractor install the ENERGY STAR® certified Water Heater.
- Submit application and detailed invoice within 90 days of installation.
- For additional ways to save with natural gas, check out available rebates for natural gas heat, a natural gas direct vent fireplace, and instant discounts on a wide range of energy-saving products for your home. Some restrictions apply.
Available Rebates
Gas-Fired Storage Water Heater (Tank)
| Minimum EUF | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 0.64 | $75 |
| 0.80 | $350 |
Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heater
| Minimum UEF | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | $250 |
| 0.90 | $400 |
Uniformed Energy Factor (UEF): The UEF rating method improves the industry's ability to define consistent standards for measuring energy efficiency performance. The higher the UEF value is, the more efficient the water heater.
Key Benefits
To improve efficiency, the latest technologies are deployed in ENERGY STAR® certified gas water heaters:*
- Storage water heaters use better insulation, heat traps, and more efficient combustion systems.
- Tankless water heaters employ a secondary heat exchanger to extract more heat from the combustion process.
*Source: EnergyStar.gov
Eligibililty
- You must be a Dominion Energy South Carolina natural gas customer.
- Applicants must be the customer of record OR own the facility where the installation occurred for an active Dominion Energy SC commercial gas account. Applicants who are not the account holder but do own the property where the service was performed, may apply by including an IRS Form W9, which can be found at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf. Or you can access a copy of the W-9 form here.
- Rebates are valid for purchased or leased equipment.
- All equipment must be new and must be installed prior to the submission of the rebate application. Only ENERGY STAR® certified natural gas water heaters will qualify. Please visit the ENERGY STAR® website to see if your unit is ENERGY STAR® certified. Multiple rebates for the same piece of equipment are not permitted.
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that equipment installed for this program meets all applicable codes, standards and requirements. Equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor.
- To be eligible for a rebate, installed equipment must be of the same equipment type as removed equipment. (Ex. gas water heaters must be replaced by gas water heaters). This program does not allow fuel switching or provide rebates for new equipment that does not replace old equipment of the same type.
- Removed equipment must be legally disposed of and must not be reinstalled in our service territory or transferred to any other party for installation in our service territory.
- Applicants must submit a completed Commercial Natural Gas New Equipment Rebate Application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
*Source: EnergyStar
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can verify your new equipment by searching for your model number in the ENERGY STAR® product finder.
Yes, a licensed mechanical contractor must perform the work. We do not provide rebates for self-installed or DIY projects.
Dominion Energy South Carolina residential natural gas customers are eligible to receive a rebate.
Yes. As long as you are a Dominion Energy South Carolina residential natural gas customer, you qualify for a rebate.
You must submit your application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
All rebates are paid by check to the account holder.
The average processing time is 4-6 weeks. Please be aware that during peak heating and cooling seasons, we receive a large volume of applications. To ensure your check will be delivered in a timely manner, please use the checklist provided with each application. Note: Failure to include proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) is the most common reason for delays in receiving a check.
Dominion Energy South Carolina does not provide any recommendations or referrals. Some options and potential resources to consider include:
- Get recommendations from family and friends or your homeowners association (if applicable).
- Check to see if a contractor is licensed by calling 803-896-4300 or by going to the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board website and selecting “Licensee Lookup."
- Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been complaints filed against the contractor or call 803-254-2525 or 843-766-9616.
- Contact the South Carolina Association of Licensed Trades (SCALT) for a list of preferred providers in your area or call 800-395-9276.