High Tech
The high-tech industry is characterized as technology driven and a very short concept-to-market product development time span. This industry includes those businesses and institutions that encompass the use and development of information technology, telecommunications, and controlled environment facilities. Other high-tech industries include the research, development, and production of clean energy technology (e.g. solar, wind, fuel cells, etc.), precision components (e.g., nanotechnology, silicon wafer production, etc.), and audio/video production and broadcasting. Nearly all of these high-tech industries use data centers as critical components of their businesses. Typically, high-tech facilities consume a much higher energy density compared to commercial offices of similar size. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report to Congress in 2006 projected that data center energy consumption would double from 2007 to 2011. While this projection is daunting, energy-efficiency opportunities exist to help stem this trend.
Get Started
Give your business an energy check up. Our PG&E consultants, market partners, trade allies and industry experts will provide an objective view of your company's energy use so that you can determine the right solutions.
Key Energy Efficiency Solutions
Take advantage of key energy efficiency solutions for high tech facilities many of which are no-cost or low-cost and pay out in energy cost savings in a short period of time.
Energy Audit
Get a free energy analysis or integrated energy audit for your business—the first step toward a comprehensive energy management plan. A technical specialist will conduct an assessment to analyze your current energy use and identify savings opportunities. To schedule an audit, contact your PG&E representative or call the Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743 to determine which type of analysis is right for you.
Benchmarking
Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager Benchmarking allows you to measure, compare, and track your whole building energy performance.
We are also actively supporting the development of benchmarking tools specifically for data centers by the Department of Energy.
We also offer numerous energy management solutions, including cash rebates and financial incentives. To take advantage of these programs, proceed to the Rebates and Incentives tab. You can also contact your PG&E representative or call our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.
Rebates
PG&E offers rebates for installing qualifying energy-efficient products. For rebates that improve your return on investment, see Lighting, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and other rebates catalogs and applications.
Incentive Programs
Customized Retrofit Incentives
PG&E offers technical assistance and calculated incentives for replacing equipment and systems to achieve greater energy efficiency. This can benefit your business by reducing energy costs and improving operations and comfort.
New Construction
PG&E offers technical assistance and financial incentives for energy efficient designs in new construction projects that can increase your operational efficiency and reduce your energy costs. PG&E customers can use the PG&E Nonresidential New Construction (NRNC) program for process projects and the statewide Savings by Design program for projects that fall under Title 24 guidelines. Please also see the 2009 Savings By Design.
PG&E also offers technology incentives for the installation of equipment or control software that provide Demand Response for High Tech Businesses. Businesses that install and utilize demand response equipment are rewarded with incentives based on the amount of peak load reduction they are able to achieve.
More Programs and Services
- New Efficiency Options (NEO)
- Demand Response
- Energy Watch Partnerships
- Search Energy Efficiency Implementation Specialists
Silicon Valley Leadership Group Member Program
Members of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) can arrange for targeted technical support for energy efficiency, demand response and self-generation projects.
Retrocommissioning
Our Retrocommissioning (RCx) program provides incentives to optimize existing operational equipment and systems in order to achieve greater energy efficiency through tune-ups and repairs. These initiatives will help you to reduce energy costs and improve the operational efficiency of your equipment, including HVAC, lighting, and control and process systems.
Training
Pacific Energy Center and Energy Training Center
Want to learn more about energy efficiency or find out what other industry professionals are doing to be more green? Sign up at one of our two energy efficiency training centers. Most classes and services are free for PG&E customers and for those who serve them.
Related Information
We offer numerous other tools to help you learn what customers are doing to save energy and money and to gain insight about related programs.
Trade Professional Search
Access our online directory to find trade professionals who participate in PG&E's energy efficiency programs.
Promote Continuous Energy Improvement
Achieve significant and sustainable savings in energy use and cost by adopting the Continuous Energy Improvement approach.
