Education | Washington Gas

Private and Public Schools of All Types and Sizes Are Saving Energy and Money With Washington Gas

Lowering energy costs in educational facilities is one of the few ways to reduce expenses without negatively affecting classroom activity. With smart solutions to save energy, you can spend less on operating costs and more on students and staff.

Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help your institution cover the cost of installing high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Popular equipment upgrades for education customers include:

Food Service

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	STANDARD INCENTIVE	CURRENT INCENTIVE
Combination Oven - Half Size	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,200/Unit	$2,500/Unit
Combination Oven - Full Size	ENERGY STAR Certified	$2,200/Unit	$2,500/Unit
Convection Oven	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,000/Unit	$1,000/Unit
Conveyor Oven	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,500/Unit	$2,500/Unit
Rack Oven - Single	ENERGY STAR Certified	$3,000/Unit	$4,250/Unit
Rack Oven - Double	ENERGY STAR Certified	$4,000/Unit	$4,250/Unit
Gas Fryer - Standard Vat or Large Vat	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,300/Unit	$1,300/Unit
Gas Griddle - Single	ENERGY STAR Certified	$750/Unit	$1,350/Unit
Gas Griddle - Double	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,250/Unit	$1,350/Unit
Gas Steam Cooker < 6 Pans	ENERGY STAR Certified	$750/Unit	$1,000/Unit
Gas Steam Cooker > 6 Pans	ENERGY STAR Certified	$1,000/Unit	$1,000/Unit
Commercial Dishwasher	ENERGY STAR Certified	$600/Unit	$1,350/Unit
Spray Rinse Valve	EPA WaterSense Certified	$30/Unit	$30/Unit
Kitchen Demand Vent. Controls ≤ 7.5 HP	N/A	$200 / HP of Motor	$300/HP of Motor
Broiler	ENERGY STAR Certified	$500/Unit	$500/Unit
Rotisserie Oven	ENERGY STAR Certified	$525/Unit	$525/Unit

Boiler Systems

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	CAPACITY	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	STANDARD INCENTIVE	CURRENT INCENTIVE
Small Boiler Tier 1	< 300 MBH	≥ 90% AFUE	$2.50/MBH	$4/MBH
Small Boiler Tier 2	< 300 MBH	> 92% AFUE	$3/MBH	$5/MBH
Large Boiler	≥ 300 and ≤5,000 MBH	≥ 94% TE	$5/MBH	$8/MBH
Linkageless Boiler Controls for Space Heating	CURRENT Linkageless Control System for Boiler Burner	N/A	$2.50/MBH	$2.50/MBH
Boiler Cut out Control	≤ 2,500 MBH	N/A	$0.35/MBH	$200/Unit
High Pressure Steam Trap	≥ 75 PSIG, Tested	N/A	$300/Unit	$350/Unit
Medium Pressure Steam Trap	≥ 15 PSIG and < 75 PSIG, Tested	N/A	$180/Unit	$180/Unit
Outdoor Air Reset	≤ 1,000 MBH	N/A	$0.25/MBH	$250/Unit

Water/Space Heating & Controls

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	CAPACITY	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	STANDARD INCENTIVE	CURRENT INCENTIVE
Hybrid Water Heater	< 400 MBH	≥ 94% TE	$650/Unit	$750/Unit
Ozone Laundry	Actual Lbs-Capacity for Laundromats, or ≤ 254.38 Lbs-Capacity for Hotel/Motel, Fitness/Recreation, Healthcare, or Assisted Living	New Ozone Laundry System	$15/Lb-Capacity	$15/Lb-Capacity
Multifamily Central Domestic Hot Water Plants	≥ 300 and ≤ 3,000 MBH	≥ 88% TE	$4/MBH	$4/MBH
Controls for Central Domestic Hot Water	N/A	New Demand Controller Circulation Kit for Gas-Fired CDHW System	$750/Unit	$750/Unit
Linkageless Boiler Controls for Space Heating	N/A	New Linkageless Control System for Boiler Burner	$2,000/Unit	$2,000/Unit
Small Business Furnace and Rooftop Unit Tune-Up*	> 50 MBH and < 500 MBH for < 75,000 sq. ft. facility	Inspect/Clean/Adjust Furnace or Rooftop Unit and Appurtenances for Correct and Efficient Operation	$140/Tune-Up	$140/Tune-Up

Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	STANDARD INCENTIVE
Gas Modulating Valve	N/A	$800/Unit
Gas-Fired Pool Heater	≥ 84% TE	$800/Unit
Residential Gas Dryer	ENERGY STAR Certified	$100/Unit
Residential Clothes Washer	ENERGY STAR Certified	$35/Unit
Residential Dishwasher	ENERGY STAR Certified	$100/Unit

HVAC Tune-Up

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	INSULATION	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	STANDARD INCENTIVE	CURRENT INCENTIVE
Pipe Wrap	≥ 1”- 2” thick	≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Pipes ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Pipes	$3/foot	$15/Install
Pipe Wrap	> 2”- 4” thick	≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Pipes ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Pipes	$5/foot	$15/Install
Water Heater Wrap	N/A	≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Tanks ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Tanks	$60	$60
Water Heater Temperature Setback	N/A	N/A	$20	$20

Don’t see prescriptive incentive measures that apply to your project? You may qualify for financial incentives through the Custom Business Solutions program!

Custom: Incentives designed to fit your unique needs or projects.

New! You can earn up to $500,000 for every eligible project with our Custom program. Select apply to find out more.

We're on a mission to help child care facilities and early education centers cover the cost of high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Why? Investing in energy efficiency allows you to:

Reinvest savings into what matters most—care and education
Create a more comfortable learning environment so students can thrive

Equipment upgrades can be complex and costly. That's where we can help. We work with all decision-makers—from owners to managers at the local, regional and national levels—to help you find potential savings.

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

From new construction to renovations and equipment replacement in existing buildings, Washington Gas incentives can help make energy-efficient equipment more affordable.

From the cafeteria to the classroom, Washington Gas offers solutions to help your school save big, stay within budget—and make the honor roll.

With smart solutions to control energy costs, your school can spend less on overhead and more on instructional technology and other educational resources. We offer rebates and technical assistance to help you cover the cost of upgrading to energy-efficient natural gas equipment.

Additional benefits may include:

Greater equipment reliability
Less downtime from equipment failures

We work with all decision-makers—facility managers, school board members, school administrative staff and others—to help you find potential savings.

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Whether you’re renovating your school building or starting a new construction project, Washington Gas can help make energy-efficient equipment more affordable.

From classrooms to residence halls, Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help your campus save big. When you incorporate energy efficiency into campus buildings, you can save energy and money. That’s just the beginning.

Additional benefits may include:

Greater equipment reliability
Less downtime from equipment failures

We work with all decision-makers—facility managers, board members, administrative staff, student sustainability committees and more—to help you find potential savings.

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Whether you’re renovating an existing campus building or starting a new construction project, Washington Gas can help make energy-efficient equipment more affordable.

Let's Get Started

We’re here to help. Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help you save. Follow these steps to receive an incentive:

Review your energy efficiency opportunities.
Check that any new equipment would qualify for an incentive.
Review our participating service providers and identify an installation contractor for your project OR ensure any non-participating installation contractor you’re working with registers with Washington Gas.
Work with your participating service provider to submit your incentive application for pre-approval before purchasing new equipment or removing existing equipment.
Work with your participating service provider and/or installation contractor to install your new equipment and submit the final paperwork.
Enjoy your savings

Find a Service Provider

Sources: epa.gov, energystar.gov