Commercial Foodservice
Foodservice Efficiency Incentives
Earn rebates when you purchase and install qualifying energy-efficiency natural gas foodservice equipment.
APPLY FOR REBATEEarn rebates for foodservice equipment upgrades.
Multiple rebates are available for commercial foodservice customers to upgrade to energy-efficient natural gas equipment. Installing qualifying equipment can help lower your operating costs and also help reduce your overall emissions.
Before You Start Your Rebate Application
Congratulations on building a more energy efficient home! Before you start your rebate application, we want to make sure you understand the eligibility requirements so that your application can be accepted, and your rebate processed. Here are the requirements:
- Rebate incentives are available to builders and developers who build new single-family energy efficiency homes in the North Carolina Piedmont Natural Gas service territory.
- Eligibility for this program is based only on single-family dwellings. Multi-family dwellings are not eligible for this program.
- Builders can choose to participate in one of two incentive options: 1. The whole house HERO option OR 2. The equipment measures only rebate option. The builder is not eligible to receive both the HERO and equipment measures only rebate combined under this program. For the HERO option, a 90% AFUE furnace must be installed to be eligible.
- For the equipment measures only option, a 95% or higher AFUE furnace must be installed in order to qualify for the smart thermostat rebate.
- For the equipment measures only option, a detailed document showing proof of installation must accompany the application. Examples of proof of installation include, but are not limited to, installation receipts, invoices, contracts and sales receipts. If choosing the HERO option, you might be required to obtain documentation from your Energy Rater stating that the home complies with the NC HERO requirements.
- Equipment must be installed at the property where the natural gas account is located.
- Applications must be submitted within 150 days after the Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) date.
Rebate Details
Appliance/Equipment |
Equipment Detail |
Rebate Amount |
Natural Gas Convection Oven | ENERGY STAR-certified | $500 |
Natural Gas Combination Oven | ENERGY STAR-certified | $1,000 |
Natural Gas Commercial Fryer | ENERGY STAR-certified | $400 |
Natural Gas Griddle | ENERGY STAR-certified | $300 |
Natural Gas Steam Cooker | ENERGY STAR-certified | $750 |
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | Flow rate <= 1.20 GPM (must use natural gas water heating to be eligible for rebate) |
$25 |
Eligibility Requirements
- This program is available to existing or new Piedmont commercial customers in North Carolina who are installing qualifying high-efficiency natural gas equipment. The N.C. Commercial Rebate Program applies only to customers served by the Commercial Rate Schedules 102 or 152.
- Equipment must be installed at the property where the gas account is located.
- Rebates are not available for the equipment replacement of an alternative fuel source such as electricity or propane.
- Rebates are not available for used or refurbished equipment.
- Customer site must use natural gas for water heating in order qualify for a pre-rinse spray valve rebate.
- A detailed document showing proof of installation must accompany the application. Examples of proof of installation are, but are not limited to, installation receipts, invoices, contracts, and sales receipts.
- Applications must be submitted within 150 days after the equipment installation.
More Details
How do I apply for a rebate?
Before you start your project, make sure your project meets the eligibility requirements for the rebate and that you have a qualified contractor who can do the work.
As you complete your qualified upgrades, make sure you obtain proof of installation that you can provide when you apply for your rebate. After the work is finished, you can complete and submit your application online or by mail at the following address:
Piedmont Natural Gas
Attn: NC Rebate Form
P.O. Box 33068
Charlotte, NC 28233
For faster rebate processing, select the Online Application button below.
Eligibility Requirements
- This program is available to existing or new Piedmont commercial customers in North Carolina who are installing qualifying high-efficiency natural gas equipment. The N.C. Commercial Rebate Program applies only to customers served by the Commercial Rate Schedules 102 or 152.
- Equipment must be installed at the property where the gas account is located.
- Rebates are not available for the equipment replacement of an alternative fuel source such as electricity or propane.
- Rebates are not available for used or refurbished equipment.
- Customer site must use natural gas for water heating in order qualify for a pre-rinse spray valve rebate.
- A detailed document showing proof of installation must accompany the application. Examples of proof of installation are, but are not limited to, installation receipts, invoices, contracts, and sales receipts.
- Applications must be submitted within 150 days after the equipment installation.