Small Business Owners Are Saving Energy and Money
Smart decisions are especially important to small businesses. Every dollar counts. And Washington Gas offers incentives and technical assistance to help your small business save big.
We’re on a mission to help businesses like yours cover the cost of high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Why? Investing in energy efficiency allows for:
- Reinvesting savings into your business
- Greater equipment reliability
- Less downtime from equipment failures
From new construction and renovations to equipment replacements in existing buildings, equipment upgrades can be complex and costly. That’s where we can help. We’ll work with you to help find potential savings every step of the way.
Eligible Businesses
The eligible customer must be certified as a Small Business with either the state or federal small business regulatory body.
- or -
The facility receiving gas service under the eligible account must be less than 75,000 sq. ft. in area and the account holder cannot be a publicly-traded corporation or national/international chain, with the exception of locally-owned franchises.
For assistance with determining eligibility, work with a participating Service Provider or contact us.
Incentive-Eligible Equipment
Whether you’re renovating or starting a new construction project, Washington Gas rebates can help make energy-efficient equipment more affordable. Popular equipment upgrades for small businesses include:
- Space heating equipment
- Water heating equipment
- HVAC tune-ups
- And more
Food Service
EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT INCENTIVE Combination Oven ENERGY STAR® certified
$2,500/unit
Commercial Fryer
ENERGY STAR certified
$1,000/unit
Convection Oven ENERGY STAR certified $750/unit
Rack Oven - Single ENERGY STAR certified
$2,500/unit
Rack Oven - Double ENERGY STAR certified
$4,000/unit
Conveyor Oven
Efficient, Preheat Energy ≤ 18,000 BTU
$1,875/unit
Gas Griddle - Single
ENERGY STAR certified
$750/unit
Gas Griddle - Double ENERGY STAR certified
$1,200/unit
Steam Cooker ≤ 6 pans
ENERGY STAR certified
$625/unit
Steam Cooker > 6 pans
ENERGY STAR certified
$1,000/unit
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve
EPA WaterSense certified
$30/unit
Kitchen Demand Ventilation Controls
≤ 7.5 HP
$250/HP
Commercial Dishwasher
ENERGY STAR certified, building must use gas water heating
$750/unit
Boiler Systems
EQUIPMENT CAPACITY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT INCENTIVE Small Boiler Tier 1 < 300 MBH ≥ 90%+ AFUE
$2.75/MBH
Small Boiler Tier 2 < 300 MBH ≥ 92% AFUE
$3.75/MBH
Large Boiler ≥ 300 MBH and
≤ 5,000 MBH
≥ 94% TE $6.00/MBH Linkageless Boiler Controls for Space Heating
New Linkageless Control System for Boiler Burner
N/A $2.50/MBH Boiler Cut out Control
≤ 2,500 MBH
N/A $0.35/MBH High Pressure Steam Trap
≥ 75 PSIG, Tested
N/A $400 Medium Pressure Steam Trap ≥ 15 PSIG and < 75 PSIG, Tested
N/A $250 Water and Space Heating
EQUIPMENT
ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENT
EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
INCENTIVE
Small Furnace
< 225 MBH
> 95% AFUE
$2.75/MBH
Large Furnace ≥ 225 and ≤ 500 MBH
≥ 95% AFUE $3.00/MBH
Infrared Heater
≤ 500 MBH
N/A $3.00/MBH Outdoor Air Reset
New Outdoor Air Reset,
≤ 1,000 MBH
N/A $0.75/MBH
Small Storage Water Heater
≤ 75 MBH
≥ 0.66 UEF
$3.50/MBH
Large Storage Water Heater > 75 MBH
≥ 94% TE $1.25/MBH Volumetric Water Heater
≤ 1,000 MBH ≥ 86% TE $0.50/MBH
Small Tankless Water Heater
≤ 200 MBH ≥ 0.82 UEF $3.00/MBH
Large Tankless Water Heater > 200 MBH ≥ 86% TE $2.00/MBH
Hybrid Water Heater
> 400 MBH
≥ 94% TE $2.50/MBH Multifamily Central Domestic Hot Water
≥ 300 MBH and
≤ 3,000 MBH
≥ 88% TE $5.00/MBH
Controls for Central Domestic Hot Water
Kit for Gas-Fired CDHW System
N/A
$850
Miscellaneous High-Efficiency Measures
EQUIPMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT INCENTIVE Smart Thermostat
ENERGY STAR® certified
$125
Residential Gas Dryer
ENERGY STAR certified
$100
Ozone Laundry
New Ozone Laundry System
$15/LB
Gas Fired Pool Heater
Efficient commercial pool and spa heater, indoor or outdoor (≥ 84% TE)
$2,000/unit HW Pipe Wrap
(1 - 2 in. thick)
≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Pipes; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Pipes
$2/ft
HW Pipe Wrap
(2 - 4 in. thick)
≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Pipes; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Pipes
$3/ft
Water Heater Wrap
≥ 1" of insulation for Indoor Tanks; ≥ 2" of insulation for Outdoor Tanks
$45/unit Small Business Furnace and Rooftop Unit Tune-up
Inspect/clean/adjust furnace or rooftop unit and appurtenances for correct and efficient operation RTUs > 200 MBH and < 500 MBH at facilities less than 75,000 sq. ft. in size
$140