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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:

Ovens
Gas fryers
Griddles
Broilers
Kitchen demand ventilation controls
Commercial dishwashers
Water and space heating equipment
HVAC tune-ups
Spray rinse valves

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.

Don’t see prescriptive incentive measures that apply to your project? You may qualify for financial incentives through the Custom Business Solutions program!

Review the Custom technical sheet and contact a Washington Gas representative at WashGasBusiness@icf.com

Food Service

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	REBATE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Combination Oven - Half Size	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,200/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Combination Oven - Full Size	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $2,200/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Convection Oven	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,000/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Conveyor Oven	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,500/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Rack Oven - Single	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $3,000/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Rack Oven - Double	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $4,000/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Fryer - Standard Vat or Large Vat	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,500/Unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Griddle - Single	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $750/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Griddle - Double	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,250/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Steam Cooker < 6 Pans	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $750/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Steam Cooker > 6 Pans	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $1,000/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Commercial Dishwasher	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $600/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Spray Rinse Valve	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT EPA WaterSense Certified	REBATE $30/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Kitchen Demand Vent. Controls ≤ 7.5 HP	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $200 / HP of Motor
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Broiler	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $500/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Rotisserie Oven	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $525/unit

Boiler Systems

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	CAPACITY	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	REBATE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Boiler Tier 1	CAPACITY < 300 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 90% AFUE	REBATE $2.50/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Boiler Tier 2	CAPACITY < 300 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT > 92% AFUE	REBATE $3.00/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Large Boiler	CAPACITY ≥ 300 and ≤5,000 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 94% TE	REBATE $4.00/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Cut Out Control	CAPACITY ≤ 2,500 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $0.25/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Outdoor Air Reset	CAPACITY ≤ 1,000 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $0.25/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT High Pressure Steam Trap	CAPACITY N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 75 PSIG, Tested	REBATE $300/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Medium Pressure Steam Trap	CAPACITY N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 15 PSIG, Tested	REBATE $180/unit

HVAC Tune-Up

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	INSULATION	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	REBATE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Pipe Wrap	INSULATION ≥ 1”- 2” thick	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Pipes ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Pipes	REBATE $3.00/foot
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Pipe Wrap	INSULATION > 2”- 4” thick	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Pipes ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Pipes	REBATE $5.00/foot
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Water Heater Wrap	INSULATION N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 1” of Insulation for Indoor Tanks ≥ 2” of Insulation for Outdoor Tanks	REBATE $60
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Water Heater Temperature Setback	INSULATION N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $20

Water and Space Heating

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	CAPACITY	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	REBATE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Large Furnace	CAPACITY ≥ 225 and ≤ 500 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 95% AFUE	REBATE $2.00/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Furnace Tier 1	CAPACITY < 225 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 92% AFUE	REBATE $1.25/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Furnace Tier 2	CAPACITY < 225 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT > 95% AFUE	REBATE $2.25/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Infrared Heater	CAPACITY ≤ 500 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $1.00/MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostat	CAPACITY N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $100/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Large Storage Water Heater	CAPACITY > 75 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 94% TE	REBATE $700/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Storage Water Heater	CAPACITY ≤ 75 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 0.66 UEF	REBATE $400/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Large Tankless Water Heater	CAPACITY > 200 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 86% TE	REBATE $700/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Tankless Water Heater	CAPACITY ≤ 200 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 0.82 UEF	REBATE $425/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Volumetric Water Heater	CAPACITY ≤ 1,000 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 86% TE	REBATE $0.75/MBH

Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	REBATE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas Modulating Valve	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT N/A	REBATE $800/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Gas-Fired Pool Heater	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 84% TE	REBATE $800/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Residential Gas Dryer	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $100/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Residential Clothes Washer	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $35/unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Residential Dishwasher	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ENERGY STAR Certified	REBATE $100/unit

Water/Space Heating & Controls

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT	CAPACITY	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT	INCENTIVE
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Hybrid Water Heater	CAPACITY < 400 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 94% TE	INCENTIVE $650 / Unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Ozone Laundry	CAPACITY Actual Lbs-Capacity for Laundromats, or ≤ 254.38 Lbs-Capacity for Hotel/Motel, Fitness/Recreation, Healthcare, or Assisted Living	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT New Ozone Laundry System	INCENTIVE $15 / Lb-Capacity
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Multifamily Central Domestic Hot Water Plants	CAPACITY ≥ 300 and ≤ 3,000 MBH	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT ≥ 88% TE	INCENTIVE $4.00 / MBH
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Controls for Central Domestic Hot Water	CAPACITY N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT New Demand Controller Circulation Kit for Gas-Fired CDHW System	INCENTIVE $750 / Unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Linkageless Boiler Controls for Space Heating	CAPACITY N/A	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT New Linkageless Control System for Boiler Burner	INCENTIVE $2000 / Unit
ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT Small Business Furnace and Rooftop Unit Tune-Up*	CAPACITY > 50 MBH and < 500 MBH for < 75,000 sq. ft. facility	EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT Inspect/Clean/Adjust Furnace or Rooftop Unit and Appurtenances for Correct and Efficient Operation	INCENTIVE $140 / Tune-Up

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