Dry cleaners and laundry facilities use a considerable amount of natural gas for daily operations. Major users of natural gas include boilers for hot water or steam, clothes dryers, and space heating. Reducing energy use could help reduce operating costs while maintaining product quality. C-BEST provides incentives to help address the primary natural gas end-uses in dry cleaners and laundries by helping lower the purchase price of new equipment. Opportunities for energy savings include:
BOILERS
Boilers can account more than half of total energy costs in a commercial laundry†. Routine inspection of piping, fittings, valves, and hoses can identify leaks that should be fixed to prevent needless hot water loss. Additionally, ensuring any exposed piping is properly fitted with insulation may be a low-cost way of achieving additional energy savings.
STEAM TRAPS
Leaking steam traps allow live steam to escape into the condensate return system. Steam traps should be checked on a regular basis and fixed or replaced as required. Resolving issues with malfunctioning steam traps has the potential to lead to significant energy savings in relevant systems.
DRYER MODULATING VALVES
A two-stage gas dryer modulating valve adjusts the fire rate from low to high using a temperature sensor that controls flue exhaust. This cost effective measure can reduce dryer energy use depending on dryer capacity and usage characteristics.
†Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Boilers https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/14/2023-16476/energy-conservation-program-energy-conservation-standards-for-consumer-boilers
START SAVING IN SIX STEPS
- Call or visit the program’s website to learn more.
- Talk with a C-BEST account manager to determine equipment eligibility.
- Work with a trade professional to install your new equipment.
- Take a geo-tagged before-and-after photo of your installed equipment.
- Submit a rebate application.
- Receive your rebate* and start enjoying the benefits of your new energy-efficient equipment.
ZERO-PERCENT INTEREST FINANCING
Eligible customers could also receive zero-percent interest financing. Contact with a C-BEST Advisor for more information.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES
| Energy Efficient Natural Gas Equipment | Rebate per Quantity Installed |
|---|---|
| BOILERS AND WATER HEATING | |
DHW BOILER, COMMERCIAL Small Tier 1 Boiler Rating: <200 kBtuh, ≥0.87 UEF | STANDARD: $3.80 per kBtuh INCREASED: $4.50 per kBtuh |
DHW BOILER, COMMERCIAL Small Tier 1 Boiler Rating: <200 kBtuh, ≥0.92 UEF | STANDARD: $3.90 per kBtuh INCREASED: $4.50 per kBtuh |
STORAGE WATER HEATERS Small Tier 2 Boiler Rating: ≤75 mBtuh, 30 gal, med. draw, 0.64 UEF  | STANDARD: $16.50 per kBtuh INCREASED: $18.50 per kBtuh |
STORAGE WATER HEATERS Large Tier 2 Boiler Rating: >75 mBtuh, ≥0.90% TE | STANDARD: $16.50 per kBtuh INCREASED: $18.50 per kBtuh |
SOLAR THERMAL WATER HEATING SYSTEM Must replace existing storage water heater system, must be certified by Solar Rating Certificate Corporation (SRCC) as OG-100 solar thermal collectors | STANDARD: $130 per Square Foot INCREASED: $150 per Square Foot |
SPACE-HEATING BOILERS HOT WATER Medium Tier 2 Boiler Rating: 300–2,500 kBtuh, ≥94% TE | STANDARD: $5.40 per kBtuh INCREASED: $6.00 per kBtuh |
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Small Tier 2 <200 kBtu/hr, ≥0.87 UEF | STANDARD: $4.89 per kBtuh INCREASED: $5.89 per kBtuh |
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Small Tier 3 <200 kBtu/hr, ≥0.92 UEF | STANDARD: $7.17 per kBtuh INCREASED: $7.17 per kBtuh |
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Small Tier 4 <200 kBtu/hr, ≥0.96 UEF | STANDARD: $8.28 per kBtuh INCREASED: $8.28 per kBtuh |
| LAUNDRY SERVICES | |
NATURAL GAS MODULATION VALVE Modulating Natual Gas Valve for Com Dryers up to 200 lbs cap AOE | STANDARD: $725 each INCREASED: $800 each |
STEAM TRAP ≥12 hours of average daily use, must replace failed steam trap | STANDARD: $180 each INCREASED: $210 each |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying businesses must have an active commercial account in the SoCalGas service territory, excluding Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and use less than 50,000 therms per year. In addition, businesses must not have received an incentive for the same equipment from SoCalGas in the past five (5) years.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- All equipment must be new, natural gas equipment. Fuel switching does not qualify. All equipment must replace older equipment.
- Qualified equipment must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Additionally, the purchased date of the equipment must be within 18 months of when the application is submitted, unless indicated otherwise.
- All required efficiencies must exceed Title 20 and 24 standards.
*Customers will receive their rebate check via mail upon project approval and completion.