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 EQUIPMENTEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE
Combination Oven

ENERGY STAR® or ≥ 56% Efficient in Convection Mode

≥ 41% Efficient in Steam Mode

$2,200/unit
Convection OvenENERGY STAR or ≥ 46% Efficient$400/unit
Rack OvenENERGY STAR or ≥ 48% Efficient$3,000/unit
Commercial FryerENERGY STAR or ≥ 50% Efficient$400/unit
GriddleENERGY STAR or ≥ 38% Efficient$300/unit
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve1.1 GPM Unit$30/unit
Steam CookerENERGY STAR or ≥ 38% Efficient$300/unit

Boiler Systems

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENTCAPACITYEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE
Small Boiler Tier 1< 300 MBH90%+ AFUE$4.00/MBH
Small Boiler Tier 2< 300 MBH92% 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 MBH92-95% AFUE$2.50/MBH
Small Furnace Tier 2< 225 MBH95.1-98% AFUE$3.00/MBH
Large Furnace Tier 1≥ 225 MBH92-95% AFUE$2.25/MBH
Large Furnace Tier 2≥ 225 MBH95.1-98% AFUE$2.75/MBH
Infrared HeaterN/A

Replace Existing Natural Gas Heater

$2.50/MBH
Small Storage Water HeaterN/A≥ 0.64 UEF$100/unit
Large Storage Water Heater> 75 MBH

≥ 94% TE

$650/unit
Small Tankless Water HeaterN/A≥ 0.82 UEF$300/unit
Large Tankless Water Heater> 200 MBH≥ 86% TE$650/unit

 

Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures

ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENTEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTINCENTIVE
Smart ThermostatENERGY 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. ​
  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