Foodservice Equipment Rebates

We offer a variety of energy efficiency rebates designed to help your foodservice facility save money and energy when planning to purchase qualifying equipment. Additionally, you can receive instant rebates on qualifying equipment at the register. No application submission is needed. See our selected implementers for foodservice equipment details at caenergywise.com/instant-rebates/*, and for water heating products visit statewide-waterheating.com/*.

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2024 Energy Efficiency Rebates

Equipment TypeRebate / Unit
Combination Oven$1,500 - $3,000/oven
Commercial Conveyor Broiler1$1,500/unit 
Commercial Cooktop$100/burner
Commercial Dishwasher1$250 - $750/unit 
Commercial Fryer $900/vat 
Commercial Griddle$150/linear ft.
Commercial Rack Oven$2,000/oven*
Commercial Underfired Broiler$600/linear ft.
Convection Oven$600/oven
Conveyor Oven$1,200/oven deck
Patio Heater $250 - $1,400/unit
Pressureless Steamer$2,000/compartment
Rotisserie Oven $1,000 - $3,000/oven
Storage Commercial Water Heaters$2 - $8/kBtuh
Tankless Commercial Water Heaters$.45 - $15/kBtuh

How to Apply for Rebates

  1. Purchase and install new, efficient natural gas-fired equipment.
  2. Download and review the 2024 EE Business Rebate Guide
  3. Complete the online application
  4. For help or questions complete the EERB Interest Form

Basic Equipment Requirements

Equipment must meet technical requirements and be installed according to local building codes and ordinances and/or manufacturer's requirements.

  • All equipment must be new natural gas-fired equipment. Fuel switching does not qualify.
  • Qualified equipment must be installed within one year of the purchase date. Applications must be submitted within the same calendar year as the installation year.
  • All required efficiencies must exceed California Title 20 and 24 standards.
  • All eligible cooking equipment is listed at the Food Service Technology Center's website at caenergywise.com*.
  • All other equipment can be found on the California Energy Commission website*.

Tax Notice for Applicants

The following clarification on IRS tax reporting has been made to all rebate/incentive applications:

Rebates are taxable if greater than $600 for business customers, and will be reported to the IRS unless you have identified yourself as a corporation or exempt.

SoCalGas will report your rebate as income to you on IRS Form 1099. You are urged to consult your tax advisor concerning the taxability of rebates. SoCalGas is not responsible for any taxes that may be imposed on your business as a result of receipt of this rebate.

For customers who've authorized a payment release to a third party, SoCalGas will report the payment made to the third party on IRS Form 1099 as "Other Income" unless the check received is less than $600, or the payee is identified as a corporation or exempt.

1Only the SoCalGas Customer rebates are offered through the point of sale rebate program.

2 To qualify for a rebate, qualified equipment must be installed within one year of the purchased date. Applications must be submitted within the same calendar year as the installation year. All rebate items must be purchased and installed prior to submitting an application for a rebate. 

This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SoCalGas under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice and is provided to qualified customers on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are no longer available. To be eligible, apply by January 31, 2025. SoCalGas is not responsible for any goods or services selected by the customer. To qualify, equipment must meet technical requirements and be installed according to local building codes and ordinances and/or manufacturer's requirements. If you have questions, call your account representative, visit socalgas.com or call 1-800-508-2348 to reserve and confirm eligibility before purchasing products.