Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC)’s Energy Efficiency Program offers rebates to members that procure a qualifying energy-efficient upgrade. Before installing any upgrade, please call us at (541) 567-6414 or visit our office to verify your rebate.
UEC also offers a cash rebate for members choosing to install a high-efficiency Heat Pump Water Heater (also known as a Hybrid Water Heater) in their home. Upgrade to the next generation of energy-efficient water heaters and start seeing a savings of 25–50% on your hot water costs. A new heat pump water heater may be installed by one of the installers listed on our participating installers list or by the homeowner.
To obtain a rebate for for your new upgrades, follow the process outlined below:
1. Call participating installers to obtain multiple bids* and notify installers you plan on participating in UEC’s rebate program.
2. Share your bids with UEC to verify if your project qualifies for a rebate.
3. Select your installer. If you would like to take advantage of our Energy Saver Loan Program, submit an online application at this point.
4. After project completion, submit completed UEC Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application with supporting documents and final invoices from the contractor.
5. If your project qualifies for a rebate, allow up to 10 weeks after receipt of all required documentation for rebate checks to be issued and mailed.
How It Works
How does it work? Heat pump water heaters work like a refrigerator, but in reverse – while a refrigerator pushes heat from inside the unit out to the air around it, a heat pump water heater uses fans and an evaporator to pull warmth from the surrounding air and transfers it to water in the storage tank.
How do I know if it will work for me? Heat pump water heaters are ideal for homeowners looking to:
- Replace an old, inefficient electric water heater
- Lower household energy consumption
- Take control of how efficiently their hot water heater operates
Learn more about the heat pump water heater and find out if you can save even more with state or federal tax credits by visiting the Hot Water Solutions website. View Frequently Asked Questions on their website.
Rebate Requirements
To qualify for a rebate, new Heat Pump Water Heaters must meet the following requirements:
- EnergyStar rated
- Listed on BPA’s Qualified Products List
- A completed UEC Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Application Form
- Include a dated receipt or invoice of purchase, must include model number or SKU
- Purchased within the last 12 months
Rebate Payment
UEC will pay for a new heat pump water heater per the following schedule:
- UEC will pay $700 for a new 40-gallon heat pump water heater retrofit from electric water heater
- UEC will pay $800 for a new 50-gallon or more heat pump water heater retrofit from electric water heater**
* UEC does not require more than one bid. However, multiple bids are encouraged.
**only one rebate per residence