New Business and Commercial Construction

If you are looking to maximize energy efficiency in new business construction projects, you might qualify for many financing, rebates, and incentives through the following programs:

 

Design Assistance

Savings By Design  – http://www.savingsbydesign.com/aboutus.htm

• Available to new non-residential design and construction projects
• Financial incentives for meeting Savings by Design energy efficiency standards
• Receive design assistance and technical guidance to reduce long term energy consumption

Rebates

Energy Efficiency Rebates – http://socalgas.com/for-your-business/rebates

• Applies only to food service equipment outside the scope of savings by design
• Rebates range from $125 to $2000 per unit
• Rebates on energy efficient ovens, fryers, griddles, and steamers

Incentives

Tax Incentives Assistance Project –  http://energytaxincentives.org/business/commercial_buildings.php

• Tax deductions for benefactors of new construction projects
• Deductions up to $1.80 per square foot
• Buildings must operate at least fifty percent below ASHRAE energy use standards

Existing Business and Commercial Buildings

If you are looking to maximize energy efficiency with retrofits and upgrades, you might qualify for financing, rebates, and incentives through the following programs: 

 

Solar Power

California Solar Initiative – http://www.pge.com/solar/

• Available to PG&E business customers working with approved solar contractors and equipment
• Rebates based on system performance
• Applies to installation of solar generating systems on businesses

California Solar Initiative Thermal –  http://www.pge.com/csithermal/

• Cash rebates for the installation of solar water heating systems on your business
•  May be used in conjunction with a 30% federal Investment Tax Credit
• Rebates based on amount of energy displaced by thermal system

Rebates

Energy Efficiency Rebates – http://socalgas.com/for-your-business/rebates/industry/

• Open to non-delinquent core and non-core commercial, industrial, and agricultural accounts
• Cash rebates on new energy efficient equipment
• Covers natural gas equipment for commercial, industrial, and small businesses

Business Rebates – http://www.pge.com/businessrebates/

• Available to all PG&E business accounts
• Money back on approved energy efficient products
• Rebates cover lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, water heating, and other general improvements

Incentives
Customized Retrofit Incentives – http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/rebatesincentives/ief/ 

• Available to businesses installing energy saving equipment
• Receive cash incentives based on energy savings
• Program benefits apply to lighting, heating/cooling, and natural gas equipment

Tax Incentives Assistance Project – http://energytaxincentives.org/

• Available to building tenants and owners
• Federal tax benefits for reducing commercial energy use
• Incentives for energy efficiency, hybrid vehicles, and onsite renewable energy

Calculated Incentive Program – http://www.socalgas.com/documents/business/EECIPFactSheet.pdf

• Available to all SoCalGas business partners
• Financial incentives of $1.00 per therm saved or 50% of the project cost
• Projects include equipment replacement and improvement of existing processes

Zero Percent Financing – http://www.socalgas.com/for-your-business/rebates/zero-interest.shtml

• Available to SoCalGas customers
• $5,000-$100,000 at 0% interest, unsecured
• Rebates and incentives for energy efficient commercial appliances/insulation measures

Cool Biz – http://www.californiacoolbiz.com/Projects/

• Available to small businesses within PG&E service territory
• Services include energy evaluation, facility analysis, and professional equipment installation
• Incentives average 75% of project cost

Learn More
Low and no cost energy saving measures, additional incentives, and more
– http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/
Southern California Gas Company
– http://socalgas.com/business/
San Luis Obispo Energy Watch Partnership
– http://www.sloenergywatch.com/
PG&E Workshops and Training
– http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/