HPWH Cost Estimator

Curious about the costs involved to upgrade your traditional water heater to a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient heat pump water heater (HPWH)? Just select your Community Choice Energy (CCE) provider or your City Utility from the list below and this tool will provide you with a rough cost estimate taking into account the current rebates and incentives for your area. Note that rebates and incentives change frequently and we will do our best to keep this information up-to-date.

Please select your Community Choice Energy Provider or Utility below:

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Ava Community Energy (formerly EBCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates-$0-$0
Total cost after rebates$5,750$6,250
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $250 estimated permit costs$5,550$6,050
Total rebates-$1,500-$1,500
Total cost after rebates$4,050$4,550
CleanPowerSF


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $300 estimated permit costs$5,600$6,100
Total rebates*-$0-$0
Total cost after rebates$5,600$6,100

* CleanPowerSF also offers a $50 monthly bill credit for homes upgrading to a heat pump water heater, not included here.

Marin Clean Energy (MCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates-$0-$0
Total cost after rebates$5,750$6,250
San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $500 estimated permit costs$5,800$6,300
Total rebates-$2,500-$2,500
Total cost after rebates$3,300$3,800
Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $0 estimated permit costs$5,300$5,800
Total rebates-$3,550-$3,550
Total cost after rebates$1,750$2,250
Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates*-$3,000-$3,000
Total cost after rebates$2,750$3,250

* Additional city rebates are also available for homes in Milpitas, Mountain View, and Los Altos.

Southern California Edison (SCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $250 estimated permit costs$5,550$6,050
Total rebates-$0-$0
Total cost after rebates$5,550$6,050
WestLight Energy (formerly PCE)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates
-$3,500-$3,500
Total cost after rebates$2,250$2,750
City of Alameda (AMP)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates-$1,500-$1,500
Total cost after rebates$4,250$4,750
City of Palo Alto (CPAU)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $300 estimated permit costs$5,600$6,100
Total rebates
-$4,800-$4,800
Total cost after rebates$800$1,300
City of Santa Clara (SVP)


65-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 40-Gal Gas WH)
80-Gal HPWH
(Replaces 50-Gal Gas WH)
Heat pump water heater including installation and connections, disposal of old unit, and $450 estimated permit costs$5,750$6,250
Total rebates-$5,500-$5,500
Total cost after rebates$250$750
We are happy to evaluate whether you may be eligible for our HPWH installation program and to provide you with a detailed quote based on your particular project. Please take a few minutes to fill out our qualifications form:

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