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HVAC Equipment Discounts

Take advantage of instant savings on a variety of popular energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.*

Interested in purchasing high-efficiency HVAC equipment for your customers? Learn about the benefits.

Unit Type Instant Discount

Energy Efficiency Unit TypeIncentive
Air Conditioners (including rooftops) 
Packaged or Split Systems 
$375/ton
Air Source Heat Pumps (including rooftops) 
Packaged or Split Systems 
$375/ton
PTAC or PTHP 
Single package <8,000 Btu/h
$38/unit
PTAC or PTHP 
≥8,000 and <11,000 Btu/h
$57/unit
PTAC or PTHP 
≥11,000 and <14,000 Btu/h
$83/unit
PTAC or PTHP 
Single Package ≥14,000 Btu/h
$100/unit
Mini-splits 
Air Conditioner and Heat Pump
$150/ton
Heat Pump Water Heaters$1,200/unit
Smart Thermostats 
ENERGY STAR listed smart thermostats
$75/unit

PTAC = packaged terminal air conditioner; PTHP = packaged terminal heat pump

Electrification/Fuel Switching Discounts

Electrification or fuel switching refers to transitioning from fossil fueled equipment, such as gas, oil, and propane, to electric equipment. There are real advantages to making the move to electric equipment,—including instant discounts on air source heat pumps, mini splits and heat pump water heaters.

Today’s electric HVAC equipment is a smarter, more efficient option to keep your business comfortable all year long. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems are environmentally friendly. In fact, heat pumps produce the fewest carbon emissions of any heating source.

Electrification/Fuel Switching Unit TypeIncentive
Air Source Heat Pumps (including rooftop)$750/ton
Mini Splits$300/ton
Heat Pump Water Heaters$1,500/unit

*HVAC equipment efficiencies must be verified by Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) certificate.

How You Can Participate

Simply call or visit one of our participating local distributors to take advantage of your instant discount. Select one of the logos below for full contact information.

Getting Started

Ready to buy? Visit a participating local distributor, call 410.290.1202 or email Business@BGESmartEnergy.com.

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