Private and Public Schools are Saving Energy and Money

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

Washington Gas offers financial 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

EQUIPMENTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE
Combination Oven

ENERGY STAR® certified

$2,200/unit

Commercial Fryer

ENERGY STAR certified

$900/unit
Convection Oven

ENERGY STAR certified

$600/unit
Rack Oven - Single

ENERGY STAR certified

$2,000/unit
Rack Oven - Double

ENERGY STAR certified

$3,500/unit

Conveyor Oven

Efficient, Preheat Energy ≤ 18,000 BTU

$1,500/unit

Gas Griddle - Single

ENERGY STAR certified

$600/unit

Gas Griddle - Double

ENERGY STAR certified

$900/unit

Steam Cooker ≤ 6 pans

ENERGY STAR certified

$500/unit

Steam Cooker > 6 pans

ENERGY STAR certified

$800/unit

Pre-Rinse Spray Valve

EPA WaterSense certified

$30/unit

Kitchen Demand Ventilation Controls 

≤ 7.5 HP

$200/HP

Commercial Dishwasher 

ENERGY STAR certified, building must use gas water heating 

$600/unit

Boiler Systems

EQUIPMENTCAPACITYEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE
Small Boiler Tier 1< 300 MBH

≥ 90%+ AFUE

$2.50/MBH
Small Boiler Tier 2< 300 MBH

≥ 92% AFUE

$3.00/MBH
Large Boiler

≥ 300 MBH and

 ≤ 5,000 MBH

≥ 94% TE$5.00/MBH

Linkageless Boiler Controls for Space Heating 

New Linkageless Control System for Boiler Burner

N/A$2.50/MBH

Boiler Cut out Control 

≤ 2,500 MBH

N/A$0.35/MBH

High Pressure Steam Trap

≥ 75 PSIG, Tested

N/A$300/unit
Medium Pressure Steam Trap

≥ 15 PSIG and < 75 PSIG, Tested

N/A$180/unit

Water and Space Heating

 

EQUIPMENT

 

ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENT

 

EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

 

INCENTIVE

Small Furnace 

< 225 MBH

> 95% AFUE

$2.25/MBH
Large Furnace

≥ 225 and ≤ 500 MBH 

≥ 95% AFUE$2.75/MBH

Infrared Heater 

≤ 500 MBH 

N/A$3.00/MBH

Outdoor Air Reset 

New Outdoor Air Reset, 

≤ 1,000 MBH

N/A$0.50/MBH

Small Storage Water Heater 

≤ 75 MBH

≥ 0.66 UEF

$3.00/MBH
Large Storage Water Heater

> 75 MBH

≥ 94% TE$1.00/MBH

Volumetric Water Heater 

≤ 1,000 MBH≥ 86% TE$0.45/MBH

Small Tankless Water Heater   

≤ 200 MBH≥ 0.82 UEF$2.00/MBH
Large Tankless Water Heater> 200 MBH≥ 86% TE$2.00/MBH

Hybrid Water Heater 

> 400 MBH

≥ 94% TE$2.00/MBH

Multifamily Central Domestic Hot Water 

≥ 300 MBH and

≤ 3,000 MBH 

≥ 88% TE$4.00/MBH

Controls for Central Domestic Hot Water 

Kit for Gas-fired CDHW System

N/A

$750

 

Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures

EQUIPMENTELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE

Smart Thermostat

ENERGY STAR® certified

$100/unit

Residential Gas Dryer 

ENERGY STAR certified

$75/unit

Ozone Laundry 

New Ozone Laundry System 

$15/LB 

Gas Fired Pool Heater 

Efficient commercial pool and spa heater, indoor or outdoor (≥ 84% TE) 

$2,000/unit

HW Pipe Wrap 

(1 - 2 in. thick) 

≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Pipes; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Pipes 

$2/ft 

HW Pipe Wrap 

(2 - 4 in. thick) 

≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Pipes; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Pipes 

$3/ft 

Water Heater Wrap 

≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Tanks; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Tanks 

$45/unit

Small Business Furnace and Rooftop Unit Tune-up 

Inspect/clean/adjust furnace or rooftop unit and appurtenances for correct and efficient operation RTUs > 200 MBH and < 500 MBH at facilities less than 75,000 sq. ft. in size

$140

 

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 $100,000 for every eligible project with our Custom program. Select apply to find out more.

We’re on a mission to help childcare 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 facility managers at the local, regional and national levels—to help you find potential savings.

Eligible Businesses

For assistance with determining eligibility, work with a participating Service Provider or contact us.

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.

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.

Eligible Businesses

For assistance with determining eligibility, work with a participating Service Provider or contact us.

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.

Eligible Businesses

For assistance with determining eligibility, work with a participating Service Provider or contact us.

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 incentives:

  1. Review your energy efficiency opportunities and eligibility.​
  2. Check that any new equipment would qualify for incentives.​
  3. 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.
  4. Work with your participating Service Provider to submit your incentive application for pre-approval before purchasing new equipment or removing existing equipment.
  5. Work with your participating Service Provider and/or installation contractor to install your new equipment and submit the final paperwork.​
  6. Enjoy your savings

If you need support, contact a Washington Gas energy advisor or find a participating service provider.

Find a Service Provider

 

Sources: epa.gov, energystar.gov