Commercial & Industrial Natural Gas Equipment Rebates

Save energy, save money and be more comfortable with high-efficiency equipment. 

Did you know that if all commercial boilers sold in the United States were ENERGY STAR® certified, energy cost savings would grow to more than $1 billion? And, 23 billion pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions would be prevented, equivalent to the emissions of over two million vehicles. 

Business and Municipal customers of Liberty and Unitil are eligible for rebates on high-efficiency natural gas equipment. Click below to get started. 

Return Rebate form to (via email or mail):
Resilient Buildings Group
46 S Main St, Suite #7, Concord, NH, 03301
Or email NHSaves@resilientbuildingsgroup.com

Questions? Contact Resilient Buildings Group: NHSaves@resilientbuildingsgroup.com

*Commercial water heaters include: Storage, Tankless, Volume and Indirect

A list of qualifying equipment is available at ahridirectory.org | (866) 716-9334

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited and rebates will be available to qualifying applications until the program budget is depleted.

Eligibility Requirements

• Rebates are available for eligible natural gas business customers of Liberty and Unitil.
• Equipment must be installed by a licensed heating or plumbing contractor at the customer’s address listed on the rebate form.
• Must be installed between 1/1/2022 and 12/31/2022.
• Applications must be postmarked, and submitted online by December 31, 2022. Please allow 6-8 weeks’ processing time.

Commercial Natural Gas Water Heating Equipment

Save Money and Energy with an Efficient Water Heater

To ensure customers receive the benefits of high-efficiency, the Sponsors of NHSaves have created the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Natural Gas Water Heater Initiative, a market transformation initiative that partners with distributors to offer monetary incentives on high-efficiency water heaters to commercially metered natural gas customers.

How to Receive Benefits from the Commercial & Industrial Natural Gas Water Heater Initiative

To receive an incentive that reduces the initial equipment purchase cost of your high-efficiency water heater and maximizes your savings:

1. Determine Your Water Heating Needs
   • Contact your contractor to determine the needs for your business.
2. Find a Participating Distributor
   • Click here for a list of Participating Distributors or ask your contractor to reach out to a participating distributor who can work with you and your contractor to identify the right kind of high-efficiency equipment for your business.
3. Start Saving Energy
   • By purchasing a high-efficiency Water Heater, you may benefit from the energy savings over the lifetime of that equipment.

Your purchase of a qualifying high-efficiency water heater is eligible for an incentive off the purchase price if:

• The water heater(s) will be installed for commercial or industrial use at a site that has a commercial or industrial natural gas account with one of the NH Sponsors; and
• You are not already receiving an incentive for the water heater equipment through another program sponsored by NHSaves or one of the Sponsors.

Incentives are provided directly to distributors by the Sponsors. Your contractor must provide the installation address and site information to the distributor to obtain the incentive. Contractors are expected to pass the incentive amount along to their customer.

Qualifying Water Heater Equipment 

Incentives are available for qualifying high efficiency equipment in the chart below: 

C&I Water Heater Customer Incentives

There are several high-efficiency water heating options available to commercial customers. Download the C&I water heater qualifying equipment table and discuss the best options for your business with your contractor. 

Condensing storage water heaters utilize the heat from exhaust gas to heat water efficiently. Condensing storage water heaters can support multiple, simultaneous uses of hot water and are preferred for emergency replacement situations because of the ease of installation. Field-supplied materials are limited to piping and fittings near the heater because these water heaters use the same gas line as the unit they are replacing.

On-demand tankless water heaters provide a constant supply of hot water and are not subject to standby energy loss since they heat water only when needed. Tankless water heaters are well-suited for facilities with restricted or limited space because they do not require a storage tank.

Indirect water heaters consist of a storage tank that connects to a building’s main furnace or boiler to heat water. The energy stored by the tank allows the furnace or boiler to turn off and on less often, saving energy. Because they can be installed without additional exhaust piping, indirect water heaters tend to have lower installation and maintenance costs than traditional water heaters.

Condensing volume water heaters utilize heat from exhaust gas to heat water efficiently. Because they produce a high output, condensing hot water boilers can be a good option for facilities with high-volume hot water demands.

Additional Information

If you have questions about how to participate or enroll in the C&I Water Heater Initiative, please contact the Initiative implementer:
Energy Solutions
617-440-5468
heat-ne@energy-solution.com

Natural Gas Water Heater Equipment Qualifications and Incentives

New Equipment & Construction

Commercial and industrial businesses have a significant impact on New Hampshire’s energy saving efforts. The New Hampshire Utilities help businesses throughout the state get the information and financial incentives they need to successfully complete major energy efficiency upgrades. New equipment and construction incentives are offered to any commercial or industrial customer building a new facility, undergoing a major renovation, or replacing failed (end-of-life) equipment.

Commercial New Construction & Major Renovations

Program Overview Pathway Description

Commercial Equipment Repairs & Replacement

Incentives are available for:

• Air compressors
• Boiler reset controls
• Boilers
• Custom projects
• Electronically commutated motors
• ENERGY STAR programmable thermostats
• Energy-efficient lighting and controls
• Furnaces
• HVAC equipment and chillers
• Kitchen equipment
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Water heaters
• Weatherization and insulation

Services include:

• Educational programs and seminars
• Energy efficient schools initiative
• Review of equipment selection for incentive eligibility

Financing options may be available to help with energy efficiency projects. Contact your NHSaves utility provider to learn more about new equipment and construction savings.

Virtual Energy Assessment

Are you a business owner, property manager, or small business operator looking for energy cost savings while improving your facilities through equipment upgrades?

The NHSaves Virtual Energy Assessment for Commercial Buildings provides a comprehensive suite of energy efficiency product offerings specific to your facility type and equipment interests.

Receive Your Personalized Savings Plan

How The Process Works:

Step 1: Download your application from the options above.

Step 2: Contact your utility provider.

Pre-approval of rebates by your utility provider is required prior to the purchase and installation of the energy-efficient equipment.

Please be sure to review Terms and Conditions for your utility:
Eversource
Liberty
New Hampshire Electric Cooperative
Unitil