Columbia Gas of Ohio - Small Business Energy Efficiency Program

October 19, 2011

Summary

Columbia Natural Gas of Ohio offers energy efficiency rebates for their small business customers. The program is designed to help customers reduce utility bills, save money on efficient products, improve productivity and create a more comfortable work environment. Rebates are available for space heaters, insulation, duct sealing, furnaces, cooking equipment, programmable thermostats, water heaters and equipment insulation. The program is available to business customers who use 3,000 Ccf or less of natural gas annually. For contractor information and forms, see their website listed above.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Ohio
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.columbiagasohio.com/en/your-business/YourEnergySolutionsBusiness/small-business-energy-solutions.aspx
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Other EE
  • Food Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Wall Insulation: $0.25/sq. ft.
Attic Insulation: $0.30/sq. ft.
Tubular Radiant Space Heater: $350
Duct Sealing: $250
Replacement Gas Furnace/Boiler: $200
Air Sealing: $40/air sealing hour
Infrared Fryers: $175
Programmable Thermostat: $25
Water Heater Tank Wrap: $25
Water Heater: $20
Equipment Requirements: Replacement Gas Furnace: greater than 92% AFUE
Replacement Gas Boiler: greater than 90% AFUE
Installation Requirements: Applicant must own or lease small business property and use an average of 3000 Ccf or less natural gas annually.

Contact

Name: Columbia Gas
Address: P.O. Box 2318
Columbus OH 43216-2318
Phone: (877) 644-6674

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.