The New Business Construction Program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of energy-efficient measures such as boilers, water heaters and furnaces in new construction and major renovation projects.
Natural gas equipment rebates are available to customers who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a non-residential, commercial, industrial, government, institutional or non-profit Washington Gas customer within the Maryland service territory.
- Must be working on a new construction or major renovation project.
All equipment must be new and meet all designated requirements.
Water and Space Heating Rebates
| ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT | CAPACITY | ITEM & EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT | REBATE |
| Furnace Tier 1 |
≥225 and ≤ 500 MBH |
≥ 92% TE |
$2.00/MBH |
| Furnace Tier 2 |
≥ 225 and ≤ 500 MBH |
>95% TE |
$2.50/MBH |
| Large Storage Water Heater | >75 MBH |
≥94% TE |
$500/unit |
| Small Storage Water Heater | ≤75 MBH | ≥0.66 UEF | $250/unit |
| Large Tankless Water Heater | >200 MBH | ≥86% TE | $500/unit |
| Small Tankless Water heater | ≤200 MBH | ≥0.82 UEF | $250/unit |
Boiler System Rebates
| ELIGIBLE EQUIPMENT | CAPACITY | ITEM & EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT | REBATE |
| Large Hot Water Boiler | >2,500 and ≤ 5,000 MBH |
≥94% EC |
$1.50/MBH |
| Small Hot Water Boiler | ≥ 300 and ≤ 2,500 MBH |
≥94% TE |
$0.75/MBH |
To apply and learn more about available New Business Construction rebates, visit our online portal.
For a list of approved service providers and contractors, download here.
To register as an approved contractor, start by visiting the contractor portal.
For an Existing Business Program technical sheet, download here.
Learn more about energy efficiency with our efficiency terms and definitions.