What Burbank Water and Power pays
These figures come from BWP's Electrify Your Home page, which we read on October 2, 2026. At least one new item on the project must replace a gas-powered equivalent, and new construction does not qualify.
Heat pump water heater
Standard rebate. BWP lists no separate low-income amount for this item.
Heat pump clothes dryer, same visit
$600 for low-income customers and $1,500 for affordable housing providers.
Panel upgrade
Cannot be claimed alone.
Adding it up
A water heater swap pays $1,500. If the same electrician also replaces a gas dryer with a heat pump dryer, add $200, and if the panel needs work add $750. That is up to $2,450 for one visit, assuming each part meets BWP's rules.
It has to replace gas, and the gas has to come off
BWP's program is about electrifying. A heat pump water heater that replaces an electric tank does not meet the test, so the rebate depends on what is leaving the house. The installation has to include capping the gas line, and your electrician has to obtain every required permit and pass inspection from Burbank's Building and Safety Division. You send the finaled permits with your application, so a missing sign-off holds up the payment.
Compared with the neighbors
Glendale pays $4,000 for the same swap (Glendale water heater rebates), LADWP pays up to $2,500 in Los Angeles, and Pasadena pays $500 (Pasadena). Burbank's $1,500 is in the middle. BWP's utility sets its own list, so the one on your electric bill decides what you can claim.
Your utility: Burbank Water and Power
BWP can also help with the electrical side. If your electrician finds that the home needs a larger service, the EV charger page says to contact BWP's Service Planning at (818) 238-3647 as soon as possible, and the same advice makes sense for a water heater that adds load. The general call center is (818) 238-3700.
Where the tank goes
With an average January low of 8.4°C in Burbank over 2015 to 2024, cold is not the problem for a heat pump water heater. Tight spaces are. The unit needs air to draw from and a drain for condensate, and it is usually taller than a gas tank. Ask the electrician to check the clearance before you buy, and ask for the model's noise rating.
Other money
The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended for spending after December 31, 2025. Statewide help through TECH Clean California and the federal HEEHRA program is fully reserved and takes new requests on hold only. BWP's page points to the Home Energy Resource Hub for other incentives.
Installers in Burbank
These Burbank HVAC companies have the best Google ratings, listed by rating and then review count. We are not paid to list anyone. BWP wants a licensed electrician, so ask who will do the electrical work and the gas cap.
How to claim the BWP rebate
- Confirm your current water heater runs on gas and that BWP is your electric utility.
- Hire a licensed electrician who will pull the permits.
- Take a before photo of the gas water heater, then have it replaced and the gas line capped.
- Photograph the new unit's nameplate with the make, model, serial number and testing-lab mark.
- After the installation passes inspection, send BWP the application, itemized invoice with proof of payment, a W-9 and the finaled permits.
- Submit by email to [email protected], by mail, or at 164 W. Magnolia Boulevard.
Common questions
How much is the water heater rebate in Burbank?
$1,500 for a heat pump water heater that replaces a gas one.
Is there a low-income amount for water heaters?
BWP's page lists none for the water heater. It does list low-income amounts for the dryer and the induction cooktop.
Do I need a licensed electrician?
Yes. BWP's steps call for a licensed electrician, permits and an inspection by Burbank's Building and Safety Division.
Can I swap an electric tank for a heat pump water heater and still get the rebate?
No. BWP says one new item must replace a gas-powered equivalent.
Can I claim a panel upgrade rebate too?
Yes, $750, but only alongside another rebated item. It cannot be claimed alone.
What to do next
See BWP's Electrify Your Home page, or compare all Burbank offers on our Burbank hub.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 2, 2026: BWP Electrify Your Home rebates, BWP residential rebates, BWP residential EV charging station rebate. All Burbank rebates → Every Burbank Water and Power rebate →