Are there rebates for commercial kitchen equipment?
Yes. Many electric and gas utilities offer rebates when you buy ENERGY STAR certified commercial foodservice equipment — fryers, griddles, dishwashers, ovens, ice machines, hot-holding cabinets, refrigerators and freezers, steam cookers and more. Rebates commonly run from a couple hundred to a few thousand dollars per unit. This tool pulls the live programs for your ZIP straight from the EPA's ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder.
How do I qualify for an equipment rebate?
The equipment almost always has to be ENERGY STAR certified in its category, and you usually apply through your utility (online or mail-in) within a set window after purchase, with the invoice and model number. Each program sets its own amounts, eligible models, and deadlines — follow the program link for exact terms before you buy.
Do rebates change?
Constantly. Utilities open, adjust, and close programs through the year and budgets run out. This finder shows what the EPA lists as active for your ZIP today; always confirm the current amount and eligibility on the program's own page before purchasing.
What about federal tax incentives?
Separate from utility rebates, the federal Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation let a business write off qualifying equipment the year it's placed in service, and Section 179D covers efficient building systems. Those apply nationwide regardless of your utility — see our Section 179 guide.
Is this every rebate available?
It's the programs EPA's ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder has for your ZIP, which covers most utility foodservice rebates. Some local or regional programs (and gas-utility offers) aren't in EPA's database — it's worth also checking your electric and gas utility's own rebate page directly.