Show the Love. Small Businesses Make DC Better.
The small business community in DC is the soul of the city. You are the entrepreneurs, the job creators, and the risk takers. The District relies on you. The DCSEU is showing love to small businesses with two limited-time offers to help you save money and energy.
Free Energy Audit
Sign up for a free (virtual) audit with one of our Energy Consultants. This is a $2,500 value and you’ll get a custom report on energy savings opportunities.
Sign UpEnhanced Incentives
Need to upgrade lighting, refrigeration, or food service equipment? Sign up before September 30, 2021.
Get StartedSign up for a Free Energy Audit
We are offering up to 20 small businesses in DC a free audit by one of our expert Energy Consultants. This audit includes:
- interviews with business staff
- review of energy use and other operating data
- walk-through of the facility (virtual only at this time)
- short report with findings, including potential efficiency opportunities and available incentives
Take Advantage of Enhanced Rebates
Let us help you make upgrades more affordable for your business. Work with the DCSEU’s Small Business Account Manager to access up to $50,000 in rebates per business. See the table below for enhanced incentives available:
Check back for frequent rebate updates.
Lighting Controls (Occupancy Sensors & Daylight Sensors) |
Rebate |
---|---|
Wall-Mounted Occupancy Sensor: Minimum 50 watts Controlled |
$15 |
Fixture-Mounted Occupancy Sensor: Minimum 30 watts Controlled |
$15 |
Remote-Mounted Occupancy Sensor: Minimum 150 watts Controlled |
$20 |
Fixture-Mounted Daylight Sensor: Minimum 30 watts Controlled |
$15 |
Remote-Mounted Daylight Sensor: Minimum 150 watts Controlled |
$30 |
Integrated Occupancy Sensor for LED Fixtures: Minimum 20 watts Controlled |
$15 |
Integrated Occupancy and Daylight Sensor for LED Fixtures: Minimum 20 watts Controlled |
$20 |
LED Pin and Screw Based Lighting |
Rebate |
ENERGY STAR® Directional R/BR/PAR 30 or 38-40 |
$10/bulb |
ENERGY STAR® Directional (R/PAR 20) |
$10/bulb |
ENERGY STAR® (MR / PAR 16) |
$10/bulb |
ENERGY STAR® Omnidirectional (A-Type or Globe) |
$6/bulb |
ENERGY STAR® (Candle / Decorative) |
$6/bulb |
DLC Four-Pin LED Replacement Lamp |
$6/bulb |
Interior LED Lighting |
Rebate |
Recessed & Surface/Pendant-Mounted Downlight Fixtures |
$20 |
Track Lighting Fixtures (Per Fixture Head) - Screw and Pin Based products not eligible under this category |
$20 |
Portable Desk/Task Light Fixtures |
$20 |
Undercabinet Shelf-Mounted Task Light Fixtures |
$7 |
Refrigerated Case Light Door Fixtures (per linear foot) |
$7 |
Freezer & Display Case Light Door Fixtures (per linear foot) |
$7 |
Ambient Light Fixtures |
Rebate |
2' x 2' Ambient Light Fixtures (Recessed, Surface and retrofit kits are eligible; Lamp and lamp style retrofit kits are EXCLUDED) |
$20 |
2' x 4' Ambient Light Fixtures (Recessed, Surface and retrofit kits are eligible; Lamp and lamp style retrofit kits are EXCLUDED) |
$20 |
1' x 4' Ambient Light Fixtures (Recessed, Surface and retrofit kits are eligible; Lamp and lamp style retrofit kits are EXCLUDED) |
$20 |
LED Surface and Suspended Linear Fixtures |
$20 |
HIGH & LOW BAY Fixtures |
$60 |
DLC® Replacement Lamps (Tubes) < 1,200 lumens |
$5/Tube |
DLC® Replacement Lamps (Tubes) >= 1,200 lumens |
$6/Tube |
Exterior LED Lighting (see application for qualifying DLC classifications) |
Rebate |
LED Exterior Fixtures <= 5,000 lumens |
$40 |
LED Exterior Fixtures 5,001-10,000 lumens |
$60 |
LED Exterior Fixtures 10,001-15,000 lumens |
$75 |
LED Exterior Fixtures > 15,000 lumens |
$110 |
HID Replacement Lamps |
Rebate |
LED HID Replacement Lamps <= 5,000 lumens |
$15 |
LED HID Replacement Lamps 5,001-10,000 lumens |
$30 |
LED HID Replacement Lamps 10,001-15,000 lumens |
$50 |
LED HID Replacement Lamps > 15,000 lumens |
$75 |
Appliances |
Rebate |
ENERGY STAR Oven (electric) |
$900 |
ENERGY STAR Convection Oven (Gas) |
$1,125 |
ENERGY STAR Fryer (gas) |
$750 |
ENERGY STAR Fryer (electric) |
$225 |
ENERGY STAR Griddle (gas) |
$450 |
ENERGY STAR Griddle (electric) |
$375 |
ENERGY STAR Commercial Ice Machine (Batch style) |
$150 |
ENERGY STAR Dishwasher |
$600 |
Refrigeration |
Rebate |
Floating Head Pressure Controls |
$300/controller |
Evaporation Fan Motors |
$150/fan or motor |
Evaporation Fan Motor Controls |
$90/control (min. 3 fans controlled) |
Add Doors for Reach-in Refrigerators or Freezers |
$54/door |
Door Frame Heated Controls |
$60/door controller |
Water Heating |
Rebate |
ENERGY STAR Qualified Tankless Water Heater (UEF 0.92) |
$390 |
ENERGY STAR Qualified Storage Water Heater ≤ 55 gallons, 75,000 BTU/hr (UEF 0.64+) |
$130 |
Other |
Rebate |
Smart Thermostat |
$75 |
Smart Power Strip |
$20 |