Restaurants use about 5 to 7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings, such as office buildings and retail stores.
Save energy at your restaurant with incentives for energy-efficient dishwashers, cooking appliances and refrigeration equipment.
Incentives are available for refrigerated case lighting on the lighting page.
EQUIPMENT TYPE |
EQUIPMENT CATEGORY |
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT |
CUSTOMER INCENTIVE |
Commercial Dishwasher (High temperature models with electric boosters only) |
Under counter |
ENERGY STAR® certified |
$125 |
Stationary rack, single tank, door type |
$500 |
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Single tank conveyor |
$1,250 |
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Multiple tank conveyor |
$625 |
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Electric Griddle |
Single sided |
ENERGY STAR certified |
$400 |
Anti-sweat Heater Controls (Retrofit only) |
Low temp (freezing) cases |
Technologies that reduce energy consumption of anti-sweat heaters based on sensing humidity |
$25/linear foot (case length) |
Med-temp (refrigerated) cases |
$20/linear foot (case length) |
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On-Demand Overwrapper |
Process loads |
Overwrapper must use either a mechanical or optical control system |
$200
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See Appliances and Lighting sections for additional incentives.
Notes for food service equipment incentives:
Doing something that’s not on the list? Larger and more complex projects may qualify for a custom analysis. Note: Custom incentives require pre-approval.