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Commercial & Multifamily Motor Rebates

Energy-efficient motors, pumps, and drives can yield considerable savings when properly sized and optimized.

Motor rebates for your business or multifamily building

Proper sizing of motors, pumps, and fans is the most important factor in a system’s overall energy efficiency. A motor’s drive is what controls its speed, which then rotates a pump or fan to move air or fluid. Both variable frequency drives (VFDs) and electronically commutated motor (ECM) circulator pumps use load-matching technology to adjust motor speed so equipment runs only as fast as needed—saving energy and reducing wear.

We offer standard rebates for all commercial, multifamily, and institutional buildings in DC. Save on high-efficiency solutions such as:

  • VFDs for supply fans
  • VFDs for return fans
  • VFDs for chilled water pumps
  • VFDs for hot water pumps
  • ECM circulator pumps for water-source heat pump circulation and other hydronic applications

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Rebate Info

VFD Rebate Info Table

Motors

Standard Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

Variable Frequency Drives (VGDs) 2-15hp

$150 per hp

VFDs > 15hp

Custom

ECM Rebate Info Table

Circulator Pumps with Electronically Commutated Motors (ECM)

Standard Rebate
Rebates subject to change*

ECM Circulator Pump, 0-50W

$20

ECM Circulator Pump, 51-200W

$50

ECM Circulator Pump, 201-750W

$75

ECM Circulator Pump, 751-2350W

$200

ECM Circulator Pump, 2351-3700W

$450

*Rebates for the select equipment above are subject to change based on potential future programmatic changes pending the District of Columbia Public Service Commission's regulatory proceedings.

Custom rebates, personalized service

Not sure where to start? Don't see a rebate listed for your equipment? Working on a complex project with varying types of equipment? Find out what kind of savings your business qualifies for by reaching out to our team. Or go custom fast with our easy-to-use online form.

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Eligibility

All Businesses

  • All projects must be submitted for pre-approval prior to the purchase of equipment. Applications that are not submitted for pre-approval are not guaranteed to receive rebates from the DCSEU.
  • Total rebates are limited to $100,000 per location, per fiscal year. View all the Terms and Conditions.

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Learn how you can submit your application for pre-approval through our Online Rebate Center.

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