Did you know that facilities with commercial kitchens use approximately twice as much energy as other buildings? Restaurants that invest strategically in high-efficiency equipment can reduce energy use by as much as 10% to 30% without sacrificing service or quality.Get financial incentives to cover up to 50% of the cost for a variety of easy-to-install commercial kitchen equipment that can yield significant energy savings.Electric food preparation and cooking equipmentRefrigeratorsFreezersIce machines Quick Actions How to Participate Complete the appropriate application via the Application Center. Await preapproval before proceeding. Be sure to include the required supporting information along with your application.Receive notice that your project has been preapproved. A site inspection may be required as part of BGE’s approval process.Purchase and install the new equipment. Notify BGE before implementing any changes to the approved project scope.Sign and return the preapproval letter and provide invoices for all the energy efficiency measures. Ensure that the final equipment installed is identical to the equipment specified in your initial application. BGE may require a post-installation inspection to verify compliance with program rules and verify the accuracy of project documentation and equipment operation. You’ll be notified when your project has been approved for payment.Receive your incentive check within 6 to 8 weeks after the project’s completion and payment approval. Getting StartedReady to begin your project? Call 410.290.1202, email Business@BGESmartEnergy.com or apply now.Learn More