Burbank Water and Power is offering rebates for the electrification of residential buildings. Electrification refers to the process of replacing everything that burns fossil fuels with efficient electric alternatives.
Residential customers may receive reba tes to reduce the costs of purchasing and installing qualifying building electrification (BE) equipment and electric panel upgrades when replacing natural gas appliances.
Space heating and cooling: Central heat pump HVAC, mini-split heat pump Water heating: Heat pump water heater
Laundry: Heat pump clothes dryer
Cooking: Electric range with induction cooktop, electric range with electric cooktop, electric resistance wall oven
Please review all terms and conditions of the program before applying. Additional information about the program and this application is available at https://www.burbankwaterandpower.com.
Rebates
The following maximum rebate amounts are available. If you need to upgrade your electric panel to serve the new BE equipment, you may also qualify for an added incentive to offset some of the related costs.
The purchase price of the equipment cannot exceed the rebate amount.
Type of Building Electrification Equipment Maximum Rebate Amount Heat Pump Central HVAC $1,000 per ton
Mini-split Heat Pump $1,000 per ton
Heat Pump Water Heater $1,500
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer $200
Induction Cooktop $200
Electric Range with Induction Cooktop $500
Electric Range with Electric Cooktop $500
Electric Resistance Wall Oven $200
Panel Upgrade Incentive +$750
For information on federal incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act (which can be stacked with the BWP BE Rebate Program) click here .
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Five steps to install BE equipment and apply for a rebate:
1. Hire a licensed electrician to plan the installation and evaluate if you need a panel/circuit upgrade.
2. If your residence needs a panel upgrade, contact BWP’s Service Planning at (818) 238-3575 to determine if the BWP infrastructure serving your residence has enough capacity, or if an upgrade is also needed.
3. Purchase the BE equipment. Be sure that the BE equipment meets all requirements to qualify for a rebate. Please review the program’s standard terms and our FAQs at https://www.burbankwaterandpower.com.
4. Take before and after photos of the device(s) and nameplates including make and model.
5. Have your licensed electrician install the BE equipment (in replacement of natural gas appliances) and any panel/circuit upgrades needed. Make sure your electrician obtains all required permits and that your installation passes inspection from Burbank’s Building & Safety Division.
6. Apply for a rebate by filling out the application and including copies of the required documentation. Download the application at https://www.burbankwaterandpower.com.
Submit your application and all required documentation via email, mail, or in person.
Email: [email protected]
Mail: BWP Conservation
Attn: Residential Building Electrification Rebate Program P.O. Box 631 Burbank, CA 91503
In person: 164 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
Required documents checklist
Please be sure to include all of the following documents with your application:
This application, completed and signed.
Itemized invoices and proof of payment. The invoices must show the name, address, and telephone number of the licensed contractor, state license number, installation address, itemized installation costs, and itemized BE equipment information (including make and model number) that matches contracts and any financial incentives received. Photos (in color and showing clearly the required information):
“Before” photo of each fossil-fuel appliance replaced by a BE equipment “After” photo of each new BE equipment
Device nameplate for each BE equipment , including serial number, model number, manufacture date, and certification mark from a nationally recognized testing lab (NRTL), such as Underwriters Labs (UL) or Intertek/Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL) W-9, completed and signed (available at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf), if applicable Copy of all “finaled” permits (issued after passing a charging station[s] installation inspection). If you apply for a Panel Upgrade Incentive, please also include your “finaled” panel upgrade permit.
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Residential Building Electrification Rebate Program Application Please complete this application and include copies of all required documentation for your BE equipment. You must use the services of a licensed electrician to complete the installation with all required permits from the City of Burbank before submitting this application.
Important: Each device for which you request a rebate must replace an existing natural gas appliance in your home.
1. BWP Account and Residence Information
This section must match the BWP account information shown on your BWP bill for the residence where the charging station(s) are installed.
Customer Name (first, last) BWP Account Number
Service Address City State ZIP Code
Mailing Address
(if different from Service Address)
City State ZIP Code
Residence Type (check one) Single Family Residence
Multi-family Residence
2. Licensed Electrician
Please provide the contact information for the licensed electrician responsible for deploying the BE equipment and the electric infrastructure.
Electrician Business Name State License #
Mailing Address City State ZIP
Primary Contact Name (First, Last) Title
Phone Number Email Address
3. Rebate Payment
You may assign the rebate payment to a single third party. If you assign the rebate, the third party will receive the rebate payment, but you will remain responsible for meeting all the program requirements.
Choose Option 1 or Option 2
Option 1 Send rebate payment to BWP
account holder at:
(check one)
Service Address
Mailing Address
Option 2 Send rebate to the following
third party:
(check one)
Electrician
Other payee identified below
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Complete this section if you’ve selected Option 2 and would like to assign the rebate payment to a third party different from the electrician identified in Section 2.
Payee’s Business Name (or First, Last Name)
Mailing Address City State ZIP
Primary Contact Name (First, Last) Title
Phone Number Email Address
4. Payee Tax Information
Please provide the tax information for the recipient of the rebate payment, either the BWP customer shown in Section 1 or the payee shown in Section 3 (if you choose to assign the rebate payment).
Payee Type Corporation
Limited Liability Corporation
Limited Partnership
Individual/Sole Proprietor
Other (describe)
Federal Employer Identification Number:
5. Third-party Communications
Please let us know if we may communicate directly with any other third parties. You may skip this section if the account holder identified in Section 1 Error! Reference source not found.will be the only point of contact.
I authorize BWP to communicate directly with
the following third parties about this application,
rebate payment status, and any related
deployment of charging stations
Electrician identified in Section 2
Payee identified in Section 3
6. Third-party Financial Incentives
I understand that BWP may collect and review public information in connection with any third- party (other than BWP) financial incentives. Failure to report such incentives may result in forfeiting all rebates under the Program and may require repayment of any rebates previously paid by BWP on demand.
I hereby certify that (check one):
No third-party financial incentives have been received or are anticipated to be received in connection with the purchase and installation of the BE equipment identified in this application
A total of $_________ in third-party (other than BWP) financial incentives have been received or are anticipated to be received in connection with the purchase and installation of the BE equipment identified in this application
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7. BE Project Costs and Rebate Amounts
7.1. BE Project Costs
Please complete the table as follows:
1. Include the gross cost for the BE equipment (hardware) in row (A).
2. Include actual installation costs (any eligible costs other than the actual BE equipment) in row (B), including panel upgrade costs.
3. Show the total third-party financial incentives from Section 6, if applicable, in row (D)
4. Provide the third-party name (other than BWP) that you received or will receive financial incentives from.
BE Project Costs
Amounts
BE Equipment (A) $
Installation (B) $
Third-party (other than BWP) Financial Incentives (if
applicable)
(D) $
Name of third-party agency providing Financial Incentives (if applicable)
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7.2. Maximum Rebate Amount
Please complete the table below as follows:
1. Check each BE equipment for which you are requesting a rebate
2. Check if you are applying for a Panel Upgrade Incentive
3. Add the maximum rebate amount from column (F) to column (G) in each applicable row.
4. Sum up amounts in (H) on the Total line.
Rebates are limited to direct costs for BE equipment and panel upgrade.
Rebate Max. Rebate Amount
(F)
Total
(G)
Heat Pump Central HVAC $1,000 per ton
Mini-split Heat Pump $1,000 per ton
Heat Pump Water Heater $1,500
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer $200
Induction Cooktop $200
Electric Range with Induction Cooktop $500
Electric Range with Electric Cooktop $500
Electric Resistance Wall Oven $200
Panel Upgrade Incentive $750
Maximum Rebate Amount (H) $
8. Required Documentation
Please submit the following documentation:
This application, completed and signed
Itemized invoices and proof of payment. The invoices must show the name, address, and telephone number of the licensed contractor, state license number, installation address, itemized installation costs, and itemized BE equipment information (including make and model number) that matches contracts and any financial incentives received W-9, completed and signed (available at www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf), if applicable Copy of all “finaled” permits (issued after passing a charging station[s] installation inspection).
If you apply for a Panel Upgrade Incentive, please also include your “finaled” panel upgrade permit.
Pictures (in color and showing clearly the required information):
“Before” picture of each fossil-fuel appliance replaced by a BE equipment “After” picture of each new BE equipment
Device nameplate for each BE equipment, including serial number, model number, manufacture date, and certification mark from a nationally recognized testing lab (NRTL), such as Underwriters Labs (UL) or Intertek/Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL) ATTACHMENT 1
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9. Certification
By signing this form, I certify that I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the Residential Building Electrification Rebate Program. I certify that the information and documentation I have provided are true, complete, and correct.
Customer Name (first, last)
BWP Account Number
Signature Date
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