Incentives and Rebates
Virginia residents and businesses can offset energy-efficiency upgrade costs with federal, state, and provider incentives. Federal incentives may allow you to reduce federal income tax payments. Be sure to use up-to-date IRS forms for tax credits. An overview of federal energy tax credits for consumers for the 2023–2032 tax years is available from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The following information is drawn from third-party websites and has not been independently verified.
Washington Gas – Energy-Saving Water Heater Rebate
Washington Gas offers rebates of $200–$300 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified storage water heaters and rebates of $400 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified tankless water heaters. For a limited time, get an extra $100 rebate from Washington Gas on storage water heaters AND a $100 Rinnai rebate on eligible tankless water heaters.
Qualifications:
The rebate is available to Virginia Washington Gas customers. All equipment purchased must be installed by a licensed contractor.
How To Enroll:
Have a participating contractor in the Washington Gas Home Energy Savings Contractor Network install qualifying high–efficiency home heating equipment. Your contractor should then submit a rebate application to Washington Gas on your behalf.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Washington Gas – Energy-Saving Home Heating Rebate
Washington Gas offers rebates of $500–$800 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified furnaces, boilers, and Combination Home and Water Heating Units. For a limited time, you may be able to claim a federal tax credit of 30% of the furnace installation project cost up to $600. For a limited time get a Furnace or Boiler Tune-up by a Washington Gas network contractor for a $100 rebate. Get a Dual Fuel Heatpump installed by a Washington Gas network contractor for a $2,000–$2,600 rebate.
Qualifications:
The rebate is available to Virginia Washington Gas customers. All equipment purchased must be installed, and tune-ups must be done by a licensed contractor.
How To Enroll:
Have a participating contractor in the Washington Gas Home Energy Savings Contractor Network install qualifying high–efficiency home heating equipment. Your contractor should then submit a rebate application to Washington Gas on your behalf.
Enrollment Period:
Federal Tax Credit: Now until 12/31/25
Tune-up: during the 2025-2028 VA CARE program cycle
The rest of the offers are ongoing.
Washington Gas – Energy-Efficient Natural Gas Fireplace Rebate
Washington Gas offers a rebate of $50 upon the completetion of a tune-up on natural gas fireplace.
Qualifications:
The rebate is available to Virginia Washington Gas customers. All tune-ups must be completed by a licensed contractor.
How To Enroll:
Have a participating contractor in the Washington Gas Home Energy Savings Contractor Network install qualifying high–efficiency home heating equipment. Your contractor should then submit a rebate application to Washington Gas on your behalf.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.
Washington Gas – ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostat Rebate
Washington Gas offers a rebate of $100 on the purchase and installation of an ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat.
Qualifications:
The rebate is available to Virginia Washington Gas customers.
How To Enroll:
To apply for a smart thermostat rebate, purchase a qualifying thermostat from any retailer and submit the online application.
Enrollment Period:
Ongoing.