Yes. Commercial building owners in the United States may find utility, state or energy-efficiency incentives for replacing older HVAC equipment with qualifying higher-efficiency systems.

However, there is no single nationwide rooftop-unit rebate amount. Available programs vary according to project location, utility provider, equipment type, efficiency and installation conditions.

Who normally provides commercial HVAC incentives?

Potential incentive providers can include:

• Electric utilities
• Gas utilities
• State energy-efficiency programs
• Regional efficiency programs
• Local government programs
• Commercial building efficiency initiatives

What information may be required?

Programs may request information such as:

• Existing equipment type and capacity
• Replacement equipment model
• Rated efficiency
• AHRI or other performance documentation
• Building type
• Project ZIP Code
• Utility provider
• Installation date

Should the rebate be checked before purchasing equipment?

Yes. This is strongly recommended.

Some incentive programs require pre-approval or specify minimum equipment efficiency before the new rooftop unit is ordered or installed.

The customer or contractor should therefore verify the applicable program requirements during equipment selection rather than after installation.