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-Efficient Natural Gas Fireplace Rebate
Washington Gas offers a rebate of $75 on the purchase and installation of a qualifying energy–efficient natural gas fireplace.
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 Water Heater Rebate
Washington Gas offers rebates of $100–$150 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified storage water heaters and rebates of $350–$400 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified 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 $300–$400 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified furnaces and $400–$700 for qualifying ENERGY STAR–certified boilers.
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 STAR Certified Smart Thermostat Rebate
Washington Gas offers a rebate of $50 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.