The Washington Gas New Home Construction Program
Earn rebates when you build energy efficient 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. 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.
Available Rebates
Rebates are available to homebuilders for qualifying whole home therm savings, ENERGY STAR Certification, and some high efficiency equipment. Washington Gas rebates can also be combined with manufacturer rebates.
Maryland
Home Heating
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
Water Heating
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
Other Equipment
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT REBATE Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Minimum AFUE 70% and Electric Ignition
$75
Virginia
Whole Home and ENERGY STAR Certification Rebates
BASE INCENTIVES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT INCENTIVE* Whole Home
(Single Family, Townhome, Duplex, Two-on-two Condo, or Multi-Family Low Rise)
HERS Index ≤ 65
$2 per therm saved
OPTIONAL BONUS INCENTIVES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT INCENTIVE* ENERGY STAR Certification 3.1
ENERGY STAR v3.1
$100
ENERGY STAR Certification 3.2
ENERGY STAR v3.2
$200
Furnace
97%+ AFUE
$150
Smart Thermostat
ENERGY STAR Certified
$50
Tankless Water Heater
95%+ UEF
$150
*Incentives are subject to a maximum limit of $1,500 per home.
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.