Water Heaters
Hot water heating for cooking, clothes and dish washing, handwashing, and bathing is a major source of energy consumption in our homes, typically second behind space heating costs. Reducing hot water heating loads can substantially reduce your energy bills.
Consider lowering the temperature setting for your water heater to save money on energy without sacrificing comfort, while also preventing scalding.
Electric Resistance Water Heaters
- If your hot water heater is an electric resistance unit, BED can provide water heater tank wrap and low flow shower heads for free. You could save up to $75 per year. Contact a BED Energy Services specialist to get yours!
Natural Gas, Propane, and Oil Water Heaters
- If your hot water heater uses natural gas, propane, or fuel oil, consider using an add-on storage tank to your boiler instead of a stand-alone tank or installing an electric heat pump water heater. Please see the information below on Adding or Replacing Water Heaters.
- Safety note: Please do not wrap gas or propane fired hot water tanks – it typically voids the warranty of the tank, and the wrap may block the airflow to the burner which can create a hazardous condition.
Adding or Replacing Hot Water Heaters
Consider replacing your existing water heater with a Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH). HPWHs can be two to three times as energy efficient as a standard electric resistance water heater.
Replacing An Old Water Heater
Heat Pump Water Heater
Rebate Amount
- $500 for Tier 1 & 2 units
- $800 for Tier 3 & 4 units
- Additional $200 rebate for low-moderate income customers *
Have the following items ready:
- Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
- A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.
Be sure to speak with your contractor/installer about the additional $300-600 statewide discount available to them from their distributor.
Terms & Conditions
- Unit must be listed on the Efficiency Vermont qualified products list at the time of purchase.
- This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
- Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
- This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
- Installations must be done by professional contractors only.
- Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
* Customers in households with a gross income less than the limits listed below are eligible for the enhanced rebate.
| persons in household | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8+ |
| max. income | $66,600 | $76,100 | $85,600 | $95,100 | $102,750 | $110,350 | $117,950 | $125,550 |
- This offer is valid through December 31, 2024.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to inspect installation and/or verify purchase.
- Burlington Electric Department reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
- Please be aware that if your rebates from BED total more than $600 in a calendar year you may be required to complete and submit a W9 form. A W9 form will be provided in this rebate form if it is required.
Be sure to speak with your contractor/installer about the $300-600 statewide discount available to them from their distributor.