San Mateo County residents can get $2,500 for replacing gas water heater

by Astrid Casimire, Bay City News Foundation March 21, 2021March 19, 2021

The natural gas-fed water heater is a staple of most Bay Area homes, but as concern mounts about the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment, residents are being encouraged to replace their older heaters with cleaner, energy-efficient models. Peninsula Clean Energy is currently offering rebates to San Mateo County residents who make the switch. (Photo by Becky Lai/Flickr)

San Mateo County residents who replace their methane gas water heaters with electric water heaters could receive at least $2,500 in rebates, Peninsula Clean Energy announced.

The rebates are a partnership between Peninsula Clean Energy, San Mateo County’s official electricity provider, and the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN). Peninsula Clean Energy would provide a $1,500 rebate and an additional $1,000 would come from the BayREN Home+ program, which provides rebates for energy-efficient home improvements.

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