The Washington Gas New Home Construction Program
Earn rebates when you install ENERGY STAR® certified natural gas equipment in residential new homes. By participating in the Washington Gas New Home Construction Program, you can provide your customers with a high-quality, highly efficient home. Installing ENERGY STAR certified equipment in your new construction home adds value and homebuyers trust the ENERGY STAR designation. Customers know that their new home will have high-quality equipment that will help them save energy and money from day one.
Differentiate your business in the marketplace as an ENERGY STAR homebuilder. You’ll benefit from financial incentives as well as technical support and training to help you meet program guidelines. Plus, marketing training and support from Washington Gas will help you gain recognition.
Equipment Rebates
Equipment rebates are available to homebuilders for qualifying furnaces, boilers and water heaters. Washington Gas rebates can also be combined with manufacturer rebates.
HOME HEATING
Maryland
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Furnace Tier 1
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 95.1% AFUE
$450
Furnace Tier 2
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 97% AFUE
$700
Virginia
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Furnace Tier 1
ENERGY STAR certified, less than 225 Mbtuh, greater than 95.1% AFUE
$400
Boilers
ENERGY STAR & minimum 97% AFUE
$700
WATER HEATING
Maryland
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Storage Water Heater
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 0.81 UEF
$175
Tankless Water Heater
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 0.89 UEF
$450
Virginia
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Storage Water Heater
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 0.69 UEF
$150
Tankless Water Heater
ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 0.89 UEF
$400
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Maryland
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Minimum AFUE 70% and Electric Ignition
$75
Virginia
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Smart Thermostat
ENERGY STAR certified
$50
Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Minimum AFUE 70% and Electric Ignition
$100
Builder Resources
Washington Gas partners with area manufacturers to offer rebate incentives on energy-efficient appliances for homeowners. Manufacturer rebates can also be combined with Washington Gas rebates for additional incentive savings to reduce upfront costs.
See how Washington Gas rebates have helped homebuilders stand out from the competition.