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.
| Implementing Sector: | Utility |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | http://www.berkshiregas.com |
| Administrator: | |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive 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 |
| Name: | EE - (Berkshire Gas) Information |
| Organization: | Michael Sommer |
| Address: |
115 Cheshire Road Pittsfield MA 01201 |
| Phone: | (800) 944-3212 |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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