Butler County REC offers co-op members high-efficiency Marathon electric water heaters. The cost is*:

• 50 gallon (tall or short) $675 

• 85 gallon $750

• 105 gallon $950

*Plus appropriate tax.

New homes or replacing gas water heaters: 50-gal, $275; 85-gal, $350; 105-gal, $650. Appropriate sales tax will be applied. 

A rebate from must be filled out, and a load control receiver (LCR) will be installed on the unit. The rebate is dependent on installation of the LCR. You will receive a one-time $10 incentive for participating in the LCR program. The LCR connected to your water heater will automatically - and virtually unnoticed - operate to manage electric use during peak demand times.

Rebates on Marathon water heaters are applied instantly to the retail cost when purchased. All other rebates $200 and less will be applied as bill credits.

Download a rebate form.

Contact our Energy Efficiency Department for more information at 319.267.2726 or 888.267.2726.

Learn more about Rheem Marathon electric water heaters.

Pricing effective Jan. 1, 2025, and subject to change without notice.