Hospitality Businesses Are Saving Energy and Money

Energy is a big part of operational costs for any hospitality business. You’ve got a lot of rooms to keep comfortable. And that’s just for starters.

Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help hospitality businesses like yours save with high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Why? Investing in energy efficiency allows for:

  • Reinvesting savings into your building
  • Greater equipment reliability
  • Less downtime from equipment failures

The hospitality industry in the United States spends an average of $2,196 on energy costs per room annually.

Equipment upgrades can be complex and costly. That’s where we can help. We’ll work with you to find potential savings every step of the way.

Eligible Businesses

For assistance with determining eligibility, work with a participating Service Provider or contact us.

Incentive-Eligible Equipment

Whether you operate a large hotel, small inn, motel or bed and breakfast, Washington Gas can help make energy-efficient equipment more affordable. Popular equipment upgrades for hospitality customers include:

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