Customer Story: Springfield Town Center
Revitalized town center brings new energy to Springfield area.
Whether you're building a restaurant, office complex, hospital, campus or planning a large multi-phased mixed used development project—Washington Gas is here to help. Our team has the experience and technical expertise to walk you through each stage of the process and the ability to help you determine what investments will save the most energy and money. We’ll survey your structure or planned project, assess your energy needs and recommend solutions that will give you optimal performance.
"We wanted to have more efficient, cost-effective heating and knew that switching to natural gas was the solution. Despite layout and property boundary challenges, Washington Gas figured out how to make it work. The team helping with the Lofstrand project was great.
- Steven J. Karr, President of AIA Inc.
"We wanted to have more efficient, cost-effective heating and knew that switching to natural gas was the solution. Despite layout and property boundary challenges, Washington Gas figured out how to make it work. The team helping with the Lofstrand project was great.
- Steven J. Karr, President of AIA Inc.
In addition to saving money with lower utility bills, Washington Gas also has rebates available for customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Washington Gas offers a range of services to help facilitate the process of including natural gas in all commercial projects. A listing of those services can be found below.
The Washington Gas Engineered Sales Team is the resource you can count on for all commercial and multifamily development natural gas applications.
Our representatives have the technical skills to understand your project's requirements and walk you through each stage of the natural gas installation process. Working as a liaison to your project’s architect and engineer, you can count on our team to facilitate and monitor the progress of your project from start to finish.
If you have one meter that you would like to get set, call 844-WASHGAS (844-927-4427). Please be sure to have your account number available to help our customer service representatives facilitate your request, if possible.
If you have a larger project with multiple meters that need to get set, email the Meter Set Request Form to the Contractor Services Desk at contractorservices@washgas.com.
Please be advised it may take up to seven days to set the meter. Prior to meter set, please make sure the following items are completed; incomplete items could cause a delay and/or the appointment to be rescheduled.
Prior to setting the meter:
Washington Gas provides permanent underground gas service and a meter at a specified location on your job site. You or your subcontractor will utilize flexible hoses, gas laterals or risers (either temporary or those to be used for the permanent gas loads) inside the building. The hoses connect to your portable heaters, for temporary heat wherever and whenever you need it. Because gas is always available—instantly ready any time of day or night—monitoring your fuel supply isn’t required.
To assure that Washington Gas meets your construction heating needs, contact us well in advance to apply for your permanent gas service line, allowing sufficient time to install the service. If you are renovating an old building that has an existing riser in place, you may be able to use the existing riser during construction, so we recommend contacting us before having the riser removed. We’re ready to help you plan ahead so you get the full benefits of natural gas heating during construction.
View the full range of natural gas equipment options available.
Boiler systems are perfect for large-scale heating applications such as office buildings, hospitals, school campuses, multifamily dwellings, hotels, etc. A boiler system heats water or another fluid in a closed vessel. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications, including water heating, central heating, cooling, boiler-based power generation, cooking and sanitation.
A condensing boiler system is much more efficient than traditional boiler technology. In a condensing boiler system, the flue heat and excess water vapor are utilized to preheat the “cold” fluid as it enters the boiler. In some regions, condensing boiler technology is incentivized through rebates or tax breaks.
With policymakers creating rigorous environmental regulations, community advocates campaigning for a cleaner environment and energy prices soaring -- the commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal and manufacturing industries are recognizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions and establishing energy efficiency goals.
One solution making headway in the industry is Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known as cogeneration. CHP is a form of distributed power generation and is typically located near the point of consumption. This technology is essentially the simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy (heating and/or cooling) from a single source of energy, usually natural gas. Learn more.
Dehumidifiers use specialized materials to remove moisture from the air, eliminating the need to set thermostats at uncomfortably low temperatures on humid days. Dehumidification can be used either in a stand-alone system or in conjunction with an air conditioner. When used with an air conditioner, the dehumidifier can significantly increase the energy efficiency of the air conditioner because dry air is comfortable at higher temperatures.
Engine-driven chillers cool water using energy provided by a natural gas engine. Engine-driven chillers are generally used to provide large cooling loads in areas with medium to high electric rates. In addition to high efficiency cooling operation, waste heat can be recovered for domestic hot water production or other thermal energy needs.
Extreme weather, summertime brownouts and many other unforeseen complications can interrupt the electrical service to your commercial building. With a natural gas standby power generator, you can be assured that when power is lost, your residents remain safe. This is particularly important in assisted living facilities where it's critical for medical equipment to remain fully operational.
A natural gas standby power generator is permanently installed outdoors. A typical natural gas standby power generator has an automatic transfer switch that continuously monitors the utility power for an interruption. If utility power fails, the transfer switch automatically starts the generator, transferring electrical loads and restoring power. When utility power resumes, the transfer switch automatically reverses the process.
Back-up power generators are available in a wide range of sizes and can be used for the largest commercial facilities, and because it runs on natural gas the need for fuel storage is eliminated completely.
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