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Natural Gas Commercial Incentives
Financial incentives are available for ENERGY STAR® certified commercial natural gas new equipment. Eligibility is limited to Dominion Energy South Carolina's natural gas business customers under general service (Rate 31) and medium general service (Rate 33).
How to Apply
- Have a Licensed Contractor install the ENERGY STAR® Certified Commercial new equipment.
- Submit application and detailed invoice within 90 days of installation via email or USPS mail.
Email: EnergyTeam@SC.DominionEnergyAccount.com
Mail:
Dominion Energy South Carolina
220 Operation Way
Mail Code DSM OSC-2A
Cayce, SC 29033-3701
Commercial Natural Gas Water Heat Rebates
Gas-Fired Storage Water Heater (Tank)
| Minimum EUF | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 0.64 | $75 |
| 0.80 | $350 |
Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heater
| Minimum UEF | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 0.80 | $250 |
| 0.90 | $400 |
Uniformed Energy Factor (UEF): The UEF rating method improves the industry's ability to define consistent standards for measuring energy efficiency performance. The higher the UEF value is, the more efficient the water heater.
Commercial Natural Gas Heat Rebates
Gas Furnace
| Minimum AFUE | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 90% | $250 |
| 95% | $350 |
Gas Boiler
| Minimum AFUE | Incentive |
|---|---|
| 90% | $200 |
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): For furnaces and boilers, AFUE is a standard measurement of how efficiently furnace converts energy from the fuel it uses into warm air for your business.
Commercial Natural Gas Food Service Rebates
Food Service*
| Equipment | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Combination Oven | $1,000 |
| Convection Oven | $400 |
| Commercial Fryer | $500 |
| Commercial Griddle | $300 |
| Steam Cooker/Pressureless Steamer | $1,000 |
*See Program Application for Efficiency and Size Requirements
Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve (PRSV)*
| Equipment | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | $25 |
*Only commercial-grade PRSVs with a baseline flowrate of no less than 3 or equal to efficient 1.25 GPM are eligible.
Eligibililty
- The program is available to Dominion Energy South Carolina's natural gas business customers under general service (Rate 31) and medium general service (Rate 33) rate classes.
- Applicants must be the customer of record OR own the facility where the installation occurred for an active Dominion Energy SC commercial gas account. Applicants who are not the account holder but do own the property where the service was performed, may apply by including an IRS Form W9.
- Rebates are valid for purchased equipment. Leased equipment will not qualify.
- All natural gas commercial water heaters meeting the eligibility requirements of this application must be installed or after 12/01/2022. All equipment must be new and must be installed prior to the submission of the rebate application. Only ENERGY STAR® certified natural gas commercial water heaters will qualify. Please visit ENERGY STAR® to see if your unit is ENERGY STAR® certified. Multiple rebates for the same piece of equipment are not permitted.
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that equipment installed for this program meets all applicable codes, standards and requirements. Equipment must be installed by a licensed contractor.
- To be eligible for a rebate, installed equipment must be of the same equipment type as removed equipment. (Ex. gas water heaters must be replaced by gas water heaters). This program does not allow fuel switching or provide rebates for new equipment that does not replace old equipment of the same type.
- Removed equipment must be legally disposed of and must not be reinstalled in our service territory or transferred to any other party for installation in our service territory.
- Applicants must submit a completed Commercial Natural Gas New Equipment Rebate Application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
*Source: EnergyStar
Need more information?
Email us at EnergyTeam@SC.DominionEnergyAccount.com or call us at 877-510-7234.
EnergyTeam@SC.DominionEnergyAccount.com
Frequently Asked Questions
You can verify your new equipment by searching for your model number in the ENERGY STAR® product finder.
- Water Heat New Equipment
- Gas Heat New Equipment
- Food Service New Equipment
Yes, a licensed contractor must perform the work. We do not provide rebates for self-installed or DIY projects.
Dominion Energy South Carolina's natural gas business customers under general service (Rate 31) and medium general service (Rate 33) rate classes are eligible to receive a rebate.
Yes. As long as your business is a Dominion Energy South Carolina natural gas business customer under general service (Rate 31) and medium general service (Rate 33) rate classes, it qualifies for a rebate.
You must submit your application along with a copy of proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) within 90 days of installation.
All rebates are paid by check to the account holder.
The average processing time is 4-6 weeks. Please be aware that during peak heating and cooling seasons, we receive a large volume of applications. To ensure your check will be delivered in a timely manner, please use the checklist provided with each application. NOTE: Failure to include a proof of purchase (detailed installation invoice) is the most common reason for delays in receiving a check.
Dominion Energy South Carolina does not provide any recommendations or referrals. Some options and potential resources to consider include:
- Get recommendations from family and friends or your homeowners association (if applicable).
- Check to see if a contractor is licensed by calling 803-896-4300 or by going to the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board website and selecting “Licensee Lookup."
- Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there have been complaints filed against the contractor or call 803-254-2525 or 843-766-9616.
- Contact the South Carolina Association of Licensed Trades (SCALT) for a list of preferred providers in your area or call 800-395-9276.