​Check out these money-saving incentives

Save up to $1,900 on energy-efficient equipment​​

Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation: $700/hp incentive

Learn about energy and cost savings for Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation Savings of up to 30% on HVAC costs depending on site-specific factors

Convection Oven: $200 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® combination ovens*

$1,100 Lifetime Savings

Combination Oven: $650 – $1,400 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® combination ovens*

$6,800 Lifetime Savings

Dishwasher: $250 - $1,300 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® dishwashers*

$15,000 Lifetime Savings

Fryers: $400 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings forqualified ENERGY STAR® fryers*

Up to $1,100 - $1,600 Lifetime Savings

Steam Cooker: $1,300 - $1,900 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings forqualified ENERGY STAR® steamers*

$11,000 - $11,900 Lifetime Savings

Solid or Glass Door Reach-In Freezer: $50 - $250 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings forqualified ENERGY STAR® freezers*

Up to $1,700 - $3,300 Lifetime Savings

Solid or Glass Door Reach-In Refrigerator: $50 - $150 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® refrigerators*

Up to $560 - $700 Lifetime Savings

Hot Food Holding Cabinets: $50 - $800 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® hot food holding cabinets*

$2,800 Lifetime Savings

Ice Makers: $50 - $250 incentive

Estimated energy and cost savings for qualified ENERGY STAR® ice makers*

Up to $800 - $1,000 Lifetime Savings

*Savings estimates provided by ENERGY STAR®

Eligibility

Eligible electric commercial customers must meet the following criteria:

  • Customers must be located within the Greater-Houston area of CenterPoint Energy’s service territory and receive electric distribution from CenterPoint Energy
  • The commercial electric account must be active to be eligible to participate
  • Customers must have a 22 ESIID number that starts with 100890 – Confirm eligibility here
  • Equipment must meet program specification requirements. For qualified ENERGY STAR® equipment, refer to equipment lists under each category above

Terms and conditions apply.

Account Requirements for Equipment Installation:

Any entity that installs eligible energy efficiency measures at a facility with nonresidential electricity distribution service provided by CenterPoint Energy can participate in the CHEF program as a participant.

How to apply

There are two options to participate in the CHEF Program:

Midstream program participants sell equipment to end users and will use the Midstream option. Midstream participants can register with a CenterPoint Energy program manager to apply.

Eligible midstream participants may include:

  • Wholesale Distributors
  • Direct Sale Manufacturers
  • Direct Sale Manufacturer Representatives
  • Brand Dealers
  • Design Consultants
  • Buying Groups
  • Franchise Groups
  • Service and Management Companies
  • National or local energy service companies (ESCOs)
  • National or local companies that provide energy-related services or products
  • Commercial property developers
  • Design/build firms
  • Architectural and engineering firms

Downstream program participants are end use eligible commercial electric customers and will apply on the CenterPoint Energy Customer Application Portal.

Eligible downstream participants may include:

  • Restaurants
  • School cafeterias
  • Office buildings
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Other types of commercial foodservice operations

We're here to help

A CenterPoint Energy Program Manager can help verify your eligibility, discuss documentation requirements, provide you with assistance and move your projects through to completion.

Questions?

Nora Luna
Program Manager
CenterPoint Energy
(713) 207-3423
nora.luna@centerpointenergy.com

Julia Emerson
Project Manager
TRC Companies, Inc.
jemerson@trccompanies.com
(281) 841-9927

All rebates must be submitted by Dec. 1 of the calendar year of installation. If you’ve previously purchased qualifying equipment in the current calendar year, you may still be eligible. ​