Qualifying Water Heaters |
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General Information |
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NOTES:
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"EF" means energy factor (dimensionless).
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"E" means electrically operated system.
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"NG/P" means natural-gas- or propane-fired system.
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Water heaters (WH) are categorized into four tax credit tiers depending on their performance:
Tier WHE1 - savings of 1000 kilowatt-hours - $400 tax credit amount
Tier WHE2 - savings of 1,395 kilowatt hours - $560 tax credit amount
Tier WHG1/P - savings of 45 therms - $215 tax credit amount
Tier WHG2/P - savings of 71 therms - $340 tax credit amount
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Tax credit amounts may be limited by the "25 percent of net cost" maximum (see information pages).
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Savings are in kilowatt-hours for electric units, therms for natural gas- or propane-fired units.
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Level WHE2 assumes a ducted installation, set up to use the home´s exhaust air stream, or other pre-heated air, as the energy source. Level WHE1 assumes the unit uses ambient air as a heat source.
All electric models are heat pumps.
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For instantaneous units used in a storage mode, with one or more storage tanks, storage must be insulated to a nominal R-16. Tanks without equivalent bottom or top insulation must be installed with bottom boards, whether indoors or out.
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Installation costs in excess of those associated with a conventional water heater can be used when computing the maximum tax credit amount (maximum of tax credit shown versus 25 percent of the net cost).
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Conventional tank-type water heaters are not efficient enough to qualify for a tax credit.
For more information, contact us at (503) 378-4040 in the Salem area or (800) 221-8035 toll free in Oregon. We can also be reached via email at energyweb.incoming@state.or.us.
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Qualifying Water Heaters as of August 2008 |
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AQUA PRODUCTS/YORK HEAT PUMP
Electric Heat Pump
Model # |
COP |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
ASCHP-024S2A |
2.80 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
ASCHP-036S2A |
2.80 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
ASCHP-048S2A |
2.80 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
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BOSCH/AQUASTAR
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
2400ES |
0.82 |
175,000 |
19,900 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
2700ES |
0.82 |
199,000 |
19,900 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GWH 715 ES (Pro) |
0.81 |
199,000 |
19,900 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GWH 800 ES (Pro) |
0.89 |
199,000 |
19,900 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
BRADFORD-WHITE
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
IGI-180R-10N |
0.82 |
180,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
IGE-199R-10N |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
GN75DNSRSA |
0.82 |
180,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
GN75ENSRSA |
0.82 |
180,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
GN94DNSRSA |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
GN94ENSRSA |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
GP94DNSRSA |
0.82 |
190,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
GP94ENSRSA |
0.82 |
190,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
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E-TECH
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Model # |
COP |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
R-60 |
3.30 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
R-106K-5 |
3.40 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
R-106H |
3.20 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
R-106H w. duct kit |
3.20 |
NA |
NA |
WHE2 |
$560 |
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LENNOX
Gas Tank-Type
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
HM30-100 |
0.86 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HM30-150 |
0.86 |
150,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HM61-100 |
0.83 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HM61-130 |
0.81 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HM61-150 |
0.81 |
150,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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MONITOR PRODUCTS
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
MWH180 |
0.81 |
180,000 |
22,500 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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NAVIEN
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
CC-180* |
0.98 |
150,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
CC-210* |
0.85 |
175,000 |
17,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
CC-240* |
0.97 |
199,000 |
17,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
CR-180* |
0.98 |
150,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
CR-210* |
0.98 |
175,000 |
17,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
CR-240* |
0.97 |
199,000 |
17,000 |
WHG2 |
340 |
NORITZ AMERICA CORP
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
N-063S* |
0.81 |
175,000 |
24,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
N-069M* |
0.81 |
194,000 |
21,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
N-0751M |
0.84 |
199,000 |
12,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
N-075M* |
0.84 |
199,000 |
12,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
N-084M*1
(see note) |
0.80 |
236,000 |
21,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
1 Note on Noritz model N-084M - currently this model is classified by the Oregon Mechanical
Code as a boiler and has special inspection requirements. Consult your local Building Department for current regulations.
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PALOMA
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
PH-20R* |
0.82 |
141,000 |
21,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PH-28R* |
0.82 |
199,000 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PTG-74** |
0.82 |
199,000 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
POLARIS
Gas Tank-Type
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
PG**34-100-2*V |
0.83 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PG**34-130-2*V |
0.81 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PG**34-150-2*V |
0.81 |
150,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PG**50-130-2*V |
0.83 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PBG102-34S100-2 |
0.82 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
PBG102-50T100-2 |
0.84 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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RHEEM (Gas Tank-Type)
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
HE45-199 |
0.85 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HE45-160 |
0.83 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HE45-130 |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HE45-100 |
0.85 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HE80-160 |
0.83 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
HE80-130 |
0.85 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
RHEEM (Gas Tankless)
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
RTG-53 |
0.82 |
145,000 |
21,600 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
RTG-74 |
0.82 |
199,900 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GT-199 |
0.82 |
199,000 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
RINNAI "Continuum"
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
LSi |
0.82 |
180,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
LS* |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
C53i |
0.81 |
180, 000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
C85e |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
C85i |
0.80 |
180, 000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R53i |
0.82 |
180, 000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R75LS* |
0.82 |
180,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R63-LS* |
0.82 |
150,000 |
21,500 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R70e |
0.81 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R85e |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R85i |
0.80 |
180, 000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
R94LS* |
0.82 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
RUUD
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
RUTG-53 |
0.82 |
145,000 |
21,600 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
RUTG-74 |
0.82 |
199,900 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GT-199 |
0.82 |
199,000 |
19,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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STATE WATER HEATER
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
GTS-305-E |
0.81 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GTS-305-I |
0.81 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GTS-505-E |
0.81 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
GTS-505-I |
0.81 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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TAKAGI
Gas Tankless
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
FLASH/T-H1 |
0.92 |
199,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
FLASH/T-K1S |
0.83 |
190,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
T-KD20 |
0.84 |
185,000 |
20,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
FLASH/T-K2 |
0.84 |
185,000 |
20,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
FLASH/T-K3 |
0.83 |
199,000 |
11,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
FLASH/T-KJr. |
0.83 |
140,000 |
19,500 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
TM50 |
0.81 |
350,000 |
15,000 |
WHG2 |
$340 |
TREVOR-MARTIN
Electric Heat Pump
Model # |
COP |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
WCC12 |
2.10 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
WCC12 |
2.60 |
NA |
NA |
WHE2 |
$560 |
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UTICA BOILER "WatterSaver"
Electric Heat Pump
Model # |
COP |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
HPWH-50 |
2.00 |
NA |
NA |
WHE1 |
$400 |
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VOYAGER
Gas Tank-Type
Model # |
EF |
Maximum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Minimum
Firing Rate
(Btu/hr) |
Type |
Maximum
Tax Credit |
SSV90-45S |
0.85 |
90,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV90-50S |
0.85 |
90,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV100-45R |
0.85 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV100-50R |
0.85 |
100,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-30D |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-45R |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-50R |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-45S |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-50S |
0.86 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-80R |
0.85 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-80S |
0.85 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-119R |
0.84 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV130-119S |
0.84 |
130,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV160-45S |
0.83 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV160-50S |
0.83 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV160-80R |
0.83 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV160-119R |
0.84 |
160,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV199-45S |
0.85 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV199-50S |
0.85 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV199-80R |
0.85 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV199-119R |
0.84 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
SSV199-119RB |
0.84 |
199,000 |
NA |
WHG2 |
$340 |
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WAIWELA
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