Get 'Em While They're Hot | SoCalREN's Heat Pump Water Heater Program

Hot topic of the year…. heat pump water heaters! This typically common appliance has everyone talking and more importantly saving on their utility bills. SJVCEO has worked very hard over the last year to introduce public agencies to one component of the electrification future while also collecting major savings.

PG&E’s GK12 Program as well as SoCalREN are currently offering low to no cost upgrades to current public agency appliances. Each of the programs has its own eligibility requirements and cost coverage as it depends on which electric utility you are served by.

SoCalREN Program Offering

LIMITED TIME OFFER - COSTS WILL BE COVERED WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

SoCalREN will cover up to 100% of eligible project costs for heat pump water heater installations at facilities in underserved areas. Up to 80% of eligible project costs will be covered in other areas.* *Determine if your facility falls in an underserved area at socalren.org/agencies/dac.

Eligibility:

✓ Your facility must be serviced by SCE.
✓ Your facility’s current water heater must exclusively use methane gas (natural gas) as its fuel source.
✓ Existing water heaters that hold between 30 - 100 gallons are eligible to be replaced.
✓ Existing water heaters with an efficiency rating of 0.81 or lower are eligible.

Project Costs Covered:

✓Heat pump water heater equipment
✓Contractor labor
✓Capping existing gas line with a brass plug
✓Demolishing existing vent
✓Installing water heater electrical hookup
✓Running electrical wire
✓Electrical panel upgrades.*

*SoCalREN will possibly cover an electrical panel upgrade depending on the scope and economics of the upgrade

Benefits of the Switch

✓ Could receive savings of $13,000 annually on utility bill
✓ Can program the water heater to draw energy during off-peak hours

So, if you are ready to jump on board the heat pump water heater train, let us know!

Interested in learning more? Check out our webinar with SoCalREN covering all of the details of the HPWH offering!