Please note: Rebate applications must be submitted from a desktop or laptop computer. Entries submitted from mobile devices cannot be processed at this time.

Installing a natural gas water heater is a great way to save money in energy costs for years to come, while you enjoy hot water, even during a power outage. To get you started with replacing or upgrading your current water heater, we offer conservation rebates designed to help offset the cost of purchase and installation. If you have not yet decided between a tank or tankless water heater, be sure to check out our tankless water heating rebates.

Available Tank Water Heating Commercial Rebates include:
Please note any rebate paid cannot exceed the total cost of equipment, installation, and any associated piping and/or venting costs.

Natural Gas Appliance

Replacing an Electric Water Heater

Replacing a Natural Gas Water Heater

Tank Water Heater

$2,500

Up to $1,500

To qualify for our Tank Water Heater Rebate program, you must be an active Peoples Gas customer with an active Peoples Gas meter. Your qualifying appliance must be a new natural gas tank water heater that meets one of the following criteria:

OR

  • An efficiency greater than 10 percent over current Florida Building Code and Federal Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards.

Rebate allowances prior to 8/1/2021

Natural Gas Appliance

Replace Electric with Natural Gas

Replace Natural Gas with Natural Gas

Cooking Equipment

Up to $1,500

Up to $1,500

Clothes Dryer

Up to $1,500

Up to $1,500

Fryer

Up to $3,000

Up to $3,000

Tank Water Heater

Up to $2,000

Up to $1,500

Tankless Water Heater

Up to $2,500

Up to $2,000

Gas Space Conditioning

Up to $150 per ton

Up to $150 per ton
Request a rebate

Click on one of the buttons below to begin your rebate application. Please be sure to read all requirements below before selecting the applicable button below to start your application.

Before you begin, be sure to have an electronic copy or scan of the following items saved to your computer:

  • Proof of Purchase – Invoices and receipts for purchase must be itemized and marked "Paid in Full" or display a "0" balance. It should also include: purchase price per appliance, date of purchase, quantity of each appliance, appliance description, size, manufacturer, model number, serial number, and total cost.
  • Proof of Installation – Your itemized installation receipt must be marked "Paid in Full" or display a "0" balance. It should also include: purchase price per appliance, date of purchase, quantity of each appliance, appliance description, size, manufacturer, model number, serial number, and total cost.
    NOTE: Quotes, Proposals or Invoices showing a balance due will not be accepted.
  • Photographs of the previous electric or gas appliances at customer location/premise.
  • Clear, legible photographs of the serial numbers for each new appliance installed.

As a security precaution, the online application form will "time out" after sitting idle for a period of time. To avoid any inconvenience, you will want to have your electronic documents ready to upload.

Your application must be submitted within 12 months from the date of the appliance purchase.

Commercial Programs

Appliance

Years Required Between Rebates

Maximum Annual Rebate Amount

Cooking Equipment

6

$15,000

Clothes Dryer

5

Fryer

6

Tank Water Heater

7

Tankless Water Heater

10

Gas Space Conditioning

6

Please note: The following will not qualify for a rebate:

  • Non-commercial grade equipment
  • Used or refurbished appliances
  • Leased appliances
  • Equipment that is more than one-year old from the purchase date on receipt
  • Any propane conversions
  • Pool Heating/Spas
  • Appliances that were purchased from Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, Salvation Army, eBay or any other thrift stores

Making false statements on any Peoples Gas rebate application is punishable by law. Any and all funds determined, in Peoples Gas sole discretion, to have been acquired on the basis of fraudulent or misrepresented information must be returned to the Program. Peoples Gas may refuse payment and participation if the signatory(ies), applicant(s), or customer(s) violate program standards. Peoples Gas is not liable for rebates promised to customers as a result of a contractor misrepresenting the program.

Customer has up to 12 months from the date of appliance purchase to submit for energy conservation rebates. Peoples Gas reserves the right to verify the equipment installation prior to payment of rebates. Peoples Gas reserves the right to require pre-verification for program eligibility under certain circumstances. Peoples Gas may schedule and conduct a post-installation verification prior to payment of any rebate. The actual rebate amount will be determined based on the verification and may vary from the original estimate.

Email commrebates@peoplesgas.com or call 813-228-4755 with any questions.

Check the status of a rebate

To access an existing rebate application, select the appropriate link below. After selecting, simply enter the confirmation number you received when you initially submitted your application. This will allow you to check the status and make any changes if needed. If the application shows processed and closed, please allow 14-21 business days to receive a check.

For questions call 813-228-4755 or email commrebates@peoplesgas.com.

Consult an Energy Expert

With your Peoples Gas service, you can access your local account manager for no additional cost to help with:

  • Equipment recommendations,
  • Providing rebate information,
  • Connecting you with programs to help save you money and time.

Contact your local account manager or call 877 TECO PGS

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