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 ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT MD REBATE VA REBATE Furnace ENERGY STAR certified, less than 225 Mbtuh, greater than 95.1% AFUE $400 $400 Boilers Tier 1 ENERGY STAR certified $400 N/A Boilers Tier 2 ENERGY STAR certified and minimum 95% AFUE $700 $700 Combination “Combi” Boiler Minimum 90% AFUE and/or Minimum 0.87 $700 N/A WATER HEATING ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT MD REBATE VA REBATE Storage Water Heater Tier 1 ENERGY STAR certified $100 N/A Storage Water Heater Tier 2 ENERGY STAR certified and minimum UEF 0.69 $150 $150 Tankless Water Heater Tier 2 ENERGY STAR certified and minimum UEF 0.89 $400 $400 OTHER EQUIPMENT ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT MD REBATE VA REBATE Smart Thermostat ENERGY STAR certified N/A $50 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Minimum AFUE 70% and Electric Ignition N/A $100 Builder Resources MANUFACTURER REBATES 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. BUILDER SPOTLIGHT See how Washington Gas rebates have helped homebuilders stand out from the competition.