Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Sustainable Energy Utility (Electric & Gas) - Business Energy Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
District of Columbia
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Refrigerators/Freezers, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Compressed air, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Food Service Equipment, Vending Machine Controls, LED Lighting, Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Website:
http://www.dcseu.com/for-my-business/efficient-equipment/apply-for-rebates
Incentive Amount:
Lighting: Varis from $10-$200 per unit

HVAC (rebates for program year 2016 will be available soon )
AC: $35-$50/Ton
Controls: $200- $250/Unit
Heat Pump: $80/Ton
Boilers and Furnace: $2.50/ kBtu/hr
Water Heaters: $3 - $1.50/ MBH

Compressed Air (rebates for program year 2016 will be available soon)
Variable Frequency Drive: $1200-$3100
Compressors: $350-$1,200
Dryers: $60-$175

Refrigeration (rebates for program year 2016 will be available soon)
Doors, Frames, Covers: $6-$75
Controls: $35-$350
Motors and Compressors: $30 - $150
Refrigerators and Ice machines: $75- $225

Food Service
Cooker: $400-$750
Oven: $600 - $750
Griddle: $250-$300
Fryer: $150-$500
Pre-rinse Spray valves: $40
Vending Machines: $20-$50

Others
Faucet Aerator: $1
Low Flow Showerhead: $5
ENERGY STAR washer (with gas fired water heater): $150

Custom
Electric: $60 per MWh ($0.06c/kWh) per projected savings
Gas: $12 per MMBTU ($1.20 per therm) of projected savings
Maximum Incentive:
Maximum incentive offered will be lessor of
1. calculated incentives as approved by DCSEU
2. 50% of the eligible cost
Rebates are limited to $60,000 per location per year
Equipment Requirements:
AC: <65,000 Btu/H
Administrator:
District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Federal Government, Institutional
Start Date:
05/01/2012
Expiration Date:
06/30/2016
Last Updated:
10/14/2015
Funding Source
Sustainable Energy Trust Fund

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
$/MWh60.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Institutional
Custom/Others pending approval

Summary

The District of Columbia's Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) administers the Business Energy Rebate Program. Rebates are available to businesses and institutions for the installation of energy-efficient equipment. The program is funded through the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund which is supported by a public benefits charge on utility bills. To be eligible for the program, participants must be a customer of Pepco Holdings, Inc and/or Washington Gas Light Co. 

Energy efficiency products eligible for rebate include lighting, heating, HVAC, motors, compressed air, refrigeration, food service and others. Rebate levels and technical specifications vary by the type of equipment installed. All projects must be pre-approved by DESEU to secure funding. Applications for the pre-approval of projects for the program year 2016 are being accepted until June 30, 2016 or until the funds are fully committed. All the projects applying for rebates must be completed by September 15, 2016. Rebates will be issued after completion of the project and after inspection by the DCSEU. Projects must involve a facility improvement that will lead to permanent reduction in electricity and/or natural gas use. Only new equipment qualifies under this program. Full lists of specifications, including application forms, are available on the program web site.

Any energy efficiency projects that are unique to the business or industry and are not listed under the standard rebate program can receive incentives through the custom program. The custom program provides rebates of $60 per MWh and $12 per MMBTU of projected savings. DCSEU will provide technical assistance and evaluate various options available for the customer. 

Following projects are not eligible for the rebates

  • Fuel Switching (e.g. electric to gas or gas to electric)
  • Changes in operational and/or maintenance practices
  • On-site electricity generation
  • Projects focused primarily on power-factor improvement
  • Projects involve peak-shifting
  • Renewable-energy projects

For more information on the program please call DCSEU Customer Support Specialists at 855-MY-DCSEU (855-693-2738) or visit the program website listed above.