Philadelphia Gas Works - Residential and Small Business Equipment Rebate Program

PGW's EnergySense rebates help you save money when upgrading to high-efficiency furnaces (95% AFUE), boilers (94% AFUE), combi boilers (94% AFUE), or ENERGY STAR tankless water heaters. Standard rebates range from $400 to $1,400 per unit, with enhanced rebates up to $2,000 available if you've recently enrolled in PGW's Crisis Relief Program, received Hardship Funds, or assigned a LIHEAP grant to PGW; air sealing and insulation work also qualify at $0.30–$0.95 per square foot depending on specifications. Apply online or by mail-in PDF form through PGW's website, submitting your equipment invoice, AHRI or ENERGY STAR certification, and a copy of your PGW bill—rebates are awarded first-come, first-served through August 31, 2027, with a $25,000 cap per address.

You can help residential and small business customers access rebates of $400–$1,400 per qualifying heating or water heating unit by ensuring equipment meets PGW's efficiency standards (furnaces 95% AFUE minimum, boilers and combi boilers 94% AFUE, tankless water heaters ENERGY STAR-certified) and technical specifications (gas pressure ≤4.5" water column, input capacity limits). For air sealing and insulation work, you must hold Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification and ensure roof insulation meets finished R-value minimums (R-38 or R-49 depending on configuration); retrofit-only projects are eligible, excluding gut rehabs and new construction. Enroll as a participating contractor, confirm equipment against PGW's qualified product lists (which cover major brands including Navien, Rinnai, Bosch, and Weil-McLain), and help customers submit complete applications with invoices and certifications for prompt processing.

EnergySense operates a tiered rebate structure targeting all PGW residential and small business customers, with enhanced incentives for low-income households meeting CRP, Hardship Funds, or LIHEAP criteria; standard rebates range $400–$1,400 per unit while Affordable EnergySense rebates reach $2,000. Equipment must meet published efficiency minimums and technical parameters, with qualified product lists maintained for combi boilers and tankless water heaters; BPI-certified contractors deliver insulation and air sealing work only for retrofit projects. The program runs September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027 on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funds and capped at $25,000 per address and $150,000 per customer annually; applicants submit invoices, efficiency certifications, and PGW bill copies online or by mail, with program contact available at energysense@pgworks.com or 855-749-7658.