Residential Heating & Cooling Rebates
Save when you replace your home’s old heating, cooling, or water heating with an energy-efficient electric system.
Get heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) 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 HVAC rebates to upgrade to more efficient central air conditioning, heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters. Save even more on heat pump technologies when switching from gas to electric equipment.
- The DCSEU offers $250 to $5,000 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. 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. Make sure to review all eligibility and documentation requirements before applying.
Rebate Info
Qualifying Product | Qualified Source | Qualifying Efficiency Level | Min SEER2/ EER2/HSPF2 | Electric-to-Electric Rebate | Gas-to-Electric Rebate |
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Water Heater Electric Heat Pumps - Integrated | Tier 1, Tier 2 | N/A | $750 | $1,200 | |
Tier 3, Tier 4 | $1,000 | $1,600 | |||
Ducted Air Source Heat Pumps | ENERGY STAR Certified | SEER2 – 15.2 | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | SEER2 – 16.9 | $1,500 | $5,000 | ||
Variable S peed (Ductless) Mini-Split Heat Pumps | ENERGY STAR Certified | SEER2 – 15.2 | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient | SEER2 – 16 | $1,500 | $5,000 | ||
Central Air Conditioners | ENERGY STAR Certified | SEER2 – 15.2 | $250 | N/A | |
Smart Thermostat (Read more) | ENERGY STAR Certified | N/A | Up to $50 | N/A |
*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
All Rebates
- Equipment must be purchased new and installed by a licensed contractor between 10/1/24 and 09/30/25. Installation to be verified by a submitted Department of Buildings (DOB) permit.
- Equipment must be installed in residential households of 4 units or less. This also includes owners of individual condominiums and co-operative units in buildings over 4 units.
- 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.
Gas-to-Electric Rebates (additional requirements)
Each of the following methods are available to you to provide proof of your gas-to-electric equipment upgrade. Please review each method and submit all required documentation for the selected method.
Method #1 (recommended):
- Pre-installation photos showing gas equipment with gas line visible.
- Post-installation photos showing gas capping and installed electric equipment.
Method #2:
Only available for fully electrified homes. Homes with remaining gas equipment cannot use this method.
- Copy of a pre-installation gas bill, showing usage, that matches installation address.
- Copy of a post-installation gas bill, showing no usage, that matches installation address.
Method #3:
- Contractor invoice that indicates previous gas technology being capped and replaced.
- Post-installation photos showing gas capping and installed electric equipment.
Apply for Rebates
Learn how you can submit your application for pre-approval through our Online Rebate Center.
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