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:

  • Water and space heating equipment
  • HVAC tune-ups
  • Boilers
  • And 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. 

Food Service

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT

EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

INCENTIVE

Combination Oven

ENERGY STAR® or ≥ 56% Efficient in Convection Mode

≥ 41% Efficient in Steam Mode

$2,200/unit

Convection Oven

ENERGY STAR or ≥ 46% Efficient

$400/unit

Rack Oven

ENERGY STAR or ≥ 48% Efficient

$3,000/unit

Commercial Fryer

ENERGY STAR or ≥ 50% Efficient

$400/unit

Griddle

ENERGY STAR or ≥ 38% Efficient

$300/unit

Pre-Rinse Spray Valve

1.1 GPM Unit

$30/unit

Steam Cooker

ENERGY STAR or ≥ 38% Efficient

$300/unit
Boiler Systems

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT

CAPACITY

EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

INCENTIVE

Small Boiler Tier 1

< 300 MBH

90%+ AFUE

$4.00/MBH

Small Boiler Tier 2

< 300 MBH

92% AFUE

$5.50/MBH

Large Boiler Tier 1

> 300 MBH

90%+ TE

$2.50/MBH

Large Boiler Tier 2

> 300 MBH

92%+ TE

$3.00/MBH

Steam Traps (High Pressure > 75 PSIG)

N/A

> 75 PSIG, Tested

$300/unit

Steam Traps (High Pressure > 30 PSIG)

N/A

> 30 PSIG, Tested

$250/unit

Steam Traps (High Pressure > 15 PSIG)

N/A

> 15 PSIG, Tested

$200/unit
Water and Space Heating

 

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT

 

CAPACITY

 

EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

 

INCENTIVE

Small Furnace Tier 1

< 225 MBH

92-95% AFUE

$2.50/MBH

Small Furnace Tier 2

< 225 MBH

95.1-98% AFUE

$3.00/MBH

Large Furnace Tier 1

≥ 225 MBH

92-95% AFUE

$2.25/MBH

Large Furnace Tier 2

≥ 225 MBH

95.1-98% AFUE

$2.75/MBH

Infrared Heater

N/A

N/A

$2.50/MBH

Small Storage Water Heater

N/A

0.64+ UEF

$100/unit

Large Storage Water Heater

> 75 MBH

94%+ TE

$650/unit

Small Tankless Water Heater

N/A

0.82+ UEF

$300/unit

Large Tankless Water Heater

> 200 MBH

86%+ TE

$650/unit

 

Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT

EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

INCENTIVE

Smart Thermostat

ENERGY STAR®

$75/unit

 

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. ​ Projects completed starting May 17, 2022 or in progress prior to September 1, 2022 will not require preapproval for incentive applications through December 31, 2022. All new incentive applications will require pre-approval after September 8, 2022.
  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