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Food Service Businesses of All Types and Sizes Are Saving Energy and Money With Washington Gas

Meet the unique needs of your food service business with new, high-efficiency natural gas equipment. It’s a smart way to reduce operational expenses while keeping employees and customers satisfied. With increased energy efficiency, your establishment will also reduce your carbon footprint.

Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help cover the cost of your purchase and set you up to save for years to come. Popular equipment upgrades for food service 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.

Together, HVAC and cooking account for around 63% of the energy a restaurant uses. And restaurants use five to 10 times more energy per square foot compared to other commercial buildings. Upgrading to high-efficiency natural gas equipment such as ovens and dishwashers is one of the best ways to reduce operating costs while getting the reliability and performance your restaurant needs to operate at its best.

Additional benefits may include:

Shortened cook times and increased production
Greater equipment reliability
Less downtime from equipment failures

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Washington Gas can help make energy-efficient restaurant equipment more affordable. Food service customers get an average incentive of $1,489 per project. That’s equal to purchasing 696 14-ounce wine glasses.

An average-sized grocery store spends more than $200,000 annually on energy costs. By improving energy efficiency at your store, you can save energy and money while increasing customer satisfaction.

Additional benefits may include:

Greater equipment reliability
Less downtime from equipment failures

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Washington Gas offers incentives to help you cover the cost of high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Per project, grocery stores get an average incentive of $2,583—the equivalent of selling 747 gallons of milk or 1,009 loaves of bread.

From bars and breweries to convenience stores and more, the food service industry consumes roughly 2.5 times more energy per square foot than commercial office buildings. New, high-efficiency natural gas equipment can help you:

Lower your operating costs
Shorten cook times and increase production
Reduce heat and water losses
Improve comfort for customers and employees
Have greater equipment reliability
Avoid downtime from equipment failures

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Washington Gas offers incentives to help you cover the cost of high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Small food and beverage businesses earn an average incentive of $1,643. That’s enough to purchase 77 pounds of artisanal flour.

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

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Sources: epa.gov, energystar.gov