Residential Heating & Cooling Rebates
Go electric and replace your home's old heating, cooling, or water heating system with a more efficient model and start saving today.
Heating and cooling rebates for your home
- Your home's heating, cooling, and water heating systems use a lot of energy. In fact, these systems generally make up most of your monthly energy bills. Take advantage of DCSEU rebates to upgrade to more efficient central air conditioning, heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters.
- The DCSEU offers up to $700 off qualifying electric heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and air conditioners. All heating and cooling equipment (including water heaters) must be installed by a DC-licensed contractor to qualify for rebates. Contractors must have a valid DC Master Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic license to offer cooling rebates or a valid DC Master Plumber license to offer water heating rebates. To verify your contractor’s license, we require the following Department of Buildings (DOB formerly DCRA) permits. Mechanical permits are required for heat pump and air conditioning rebates; plumbing permits are required for water heating rebates.
Rebate Info
Qualifying Product | Qualified Source | Qualifying Efficiency Level | Current Rebate |
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Water Heater Electric Heat Pumps - Integrated | Tier 1, Tier 2 | $300 | |
Tier 3, Tier 4 | $600 | ||
Ducted Air Source Heat Pumps | ENERGY STAR Certified | $375 | |
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | $700 | ||
Variable Speed (Ductless) Mini-Split Heat Pumps | ENERGY STAR Certified | $375 | |
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | $700 | ||
Central Air Conditioners | ENERGY STAR Certified | $250 | |
Smart Thermostat (Read more) | ENERGY STAR Certified | Up to $50 |
*The DCSEU website has the most up-to-date rebate information. Please refer back to this table or DCSEU rebate applications for accurate rebate amounts.
Eligibility
- Equipment must be purchased new and installed by a licensed contractor between 10/1/24-09/30/25.
- Equipment must be installed in residential households of 4 units or less.
- Rebates for products installed after 09/30/25 are subject to change.
- Limit one product per utility account per fiscal year.
- Application and any required additional documentation must be filled out completely, truthfully, and accurately. These materials must be submitted within 30 days of the installation date and postmarked by 09/30/25 to qualify for a rebate.
Apply for Rebates
Learn how you can submit your application for pre-approval through our Online Rebate Center.
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