What water heater rebates pay in Duluth
Only one water heater rebate is listed on the electric company's page. A gas company may have its own, and we did not read one.
Heat pump water heater
For an ENERGY STAR certified unit bought between January 1 and December 31, 2026.
Smart thermostat (an easy add)
For a low-voltage Wi-Fi model in a home whose main heat is electric.
State HOMES and HEAR rebates
The state says it has no launch date, so we do not count them.
Three ways to file
You can apply on the company's website, mail a paper form with a copy of the receipt, or pick up a paper form at a participating store while you shop. Mailed forms must be postmarked by January 15, 2027.
Where a heat pump water heater fits
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020 to 2024 counts 39,978 homes in Duluth, and 60% are detached houses, which usually have more room for a water heater than a small apartment. A heat pump water heater pulls heat from the air in its room, so a basement or utility room works well, and a very cold, tiny closet does not. It also cools the room a little. The census table does not say how homes heat their water, so we cannot count how many Duluth homes use electric tanks.
If you replace an electric tank, the savings are the biggest, since the heat pump moves heat and does not make it from scratch. If you replace a gas tank, the math is closer, and it depends on your gas price and electric rate. Ask a plumber for a cost comparison.
The rules on the page
The company says to include a copy of the sales receipt. The unit must be new, since reconditioned or resale equipment is not eligible. It must be installed within the service area of Minnesota Power or a participating city utility. The offer cannot be combined with another offer from Minnesota Power or its participating utilities for the same equipment. Expect a check in eight to ten weeks, and a valid email address opens up other payment choices.
Pairing it with other work
Duluth homes are old, since 78% were built before 1980, and old basements can be damp and cold. If you plan a heat pump for the house too, install both in one visit if you can, so the electrician can check your panel once. Our Duluth heat pump page has the amounts for the house-wide system.
Questions to ask the plumber
Ask four things before you buy. First, what is the installed price, including any electrical work? Second, how many gallons does the unit hold, and is that enough for your household? Third, where will it sit, and how will the cool air it makes be handled in winter? Fourth, does it have a backup heating element, and when does it switch on? A good answer to each means fewer surprises. Write the model number on the quote, because the rebate form and the receipt must match it.
Keep the paperwork
Keep the receipt, the model number and the date. The offer expires December 31, 2026, and mailed requests must be postmarked by January 15, 2027. Late submissions will not be accepted, according to the page.
How to claim a Duluth water heater rebate
- Choose an ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater from a store or plumber.
- Install it, or have a plumber install it, in a room that suits it.
- Apply online, or mail the form with a copy of the receipt.
- File before the offer ends on December 31, 2026. Mailed forms must be postmarked by January 15, 2027.
- Wait eight to ten weeks.
Common questions
How much does Minnesota Power pay for a heat pump water heater?
$300 for an ENERGY STAR certified model bought in 2026.
Do I need a contractor?
No. You can apply online or by mail with the receipt.
What is the deadline?
The offer expires December 31, 2026. Mailed forms must be postmarked by January 15, 2027.
Can I combine it with another Minnesota Power rebate?
The terms say it cannot be combined with another offer for the same item from Minnesota Power or participating utilities.
What to do next
See the Duluth heat pump page for house-wide options or the Duluth rebate hub for all programs.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 6, 2026: Minnesota Power heat pump water heater rebate, Minnesota Power heat pump rebates, Minnesota Power smart thermostat rebate, ACS housing facts (Census Bureau). All Duluth rebates → Every Minnesota Power rebate →