Massachusetts

Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency

Berkshire Gas - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Last DSIRE Review: 11/14/2012

Program Overview:

State:	Massachusetts
Incentive Type:	Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Steam-system upgrades, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Custom/Others pending approval, Food Service Equipment, Tankless Water Heaters
Applicable Sectors:	Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential
Amount:	Custom: 50% of cost Furnaces: $500 - $800 Condensing Unit Heaters: $750 Infrared Heaters: $750 Condensing Boilers: $1,000 - $10,000 Boiler Reset Controls: $225 Integrated Water Heater/Condensing Boilers: $1,200 Tankless Water Heater: $500-$800 Indirect Water Heater: $400 Storage Water Heater: $100 Condensing Stand Alone Water Heater: $500 High Efficiency Ovens: $1,000 High Efficiency Fryer: $1,000 Commercial Steamer: $1,000 Commercial Griddle: $500 Steam Traps: $25/unit Programmable Thermostat: $25/unit
Eligible System Size:	See Program Website
Equipment Requirements:	Condensing Boilers: 90% Thermal Efficiency minimum or 90% AFUE minimum depending on size Commercial Cooking Equipment: Must be Energy Star certified Furnace (for Hot Air Systems): 95% AFUE minimum with ECM motor Condensing Unit Heaters: 90% Thermal Efficiency minimum Tankless Water Heater: .82 Energy Factor minimum Condensing Stand Alone Water Heater: 95% Thermal Efficiency minimum Energy Star Water Heater Storage: .67 Factor
Web Site:	http://www.berkshiregas.com

Summary:

Berkshire Gas Company (BCG) provides rebates for its commercial and industrial customers to pursue energy efficient improvements to their facilities. As a part of their energy efficiency program, BCG offers no-cost walk through energy audits. If the customer decides to make any of the improvements recommended by the audit, BCG will cover up to 50 percent of the cost of the implemented energy saving measures.

Berkshire Gas Company also offers rebates for certain high efficiency heating equipment and other energy-saving upgrades. Eligible technologies include: Furnaces, boilers, infrared heating systems, water heaters, programmable thermostats, and high efficiency cooking equipment. Rebates range from $25 to $10,000 depending on equipment type. Projects that will exceed 5 units or $25,000 in rebates must be pre-approved by BGC. Furthermore, all equipment must meet energy efficiency standards that are listed on the program website. Visit the website listed above, or contact BGC directly for more information.

Contact:

EE - (Berkshire Gas) Information
Berkshire Gas
Energy Efficiency Programs
115 Cheshire Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (800) 944-3212
Web Site: http://www.berkshiregas.com

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