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The state of California leads the nation in its pursuit of sustainability. With services and programs designed for virtually every type of facility and industry, PG&E is uniquely positioned to assist state agencies looking to achieve objectives set forth in legislation such as Executive Order S-20-04, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and California Assembly Bill 32.

PG&E can help you develop a plan for smart energy management that will get you the best results for your efforts. We offer a wide array of enhanced incentives for state customers.

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Give your business an energy checkup. Our PG&E consultants, market partners, trade allies and industry experts will provide an objective view of your business energy use to help you select the right solutions.

• I want to compare the performance of my facilities with the performance of similar facilities nationwide.
  Our Automated Benchmarking Service (ABS) allows you to continually and automatically monitor your monthly usage data with EnergyStar_® Portfolio Manager. Measure and track your energy performance online to get a better idea of where to focus your energy efficiency efforts.
• I want a high-level analysis of my energy needs.
  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.
• I want a PG&E representative to come to my facility and help me identify opportunities to use energy more efficiently.
  Your PG&E account representative can conduct an on-site audit and provide a customized report tailored to your business. The report will detail energy-saving tips and identify rebates and incentives from PG&E that you may want to consider.
• I’m ready to do the work but need to run some numbers.
  Targeted energy audits audits focus on specific energy usage areas such as your facility’s heating and cooling system. They can also pinpoint industrial process improvements. A PG&E technical consultant will work with you to identify projects that have the greatest potential to save energy. Our consultant will recommend sound investments in equipment and provide information on rebate and incentive programs to help you offset the initial costs.
• I’m ready for a technical audit for the entire building
  By providing a comprehensive view of all of your energy management options, an integrated energy audit, conducted by a technical specialist, determines your optimal energy savings plan.

Rebates and Incentives

Enjoy even more savings when you enhance your retrofit or new construction projects with an energy-efficient design and equipment.

• What are some low-cost or no-cost solutions that are available to me?
  Even on a limited energy-management budget, we can help you maximize results by connecting your government agency with third-party programs and/or local government partnerships.
  
  Our Statewide Partnership Program is designed to help you implement programs that decrease the energy costs of new and existing facilities. The partnerships improve operations and maintenance practices by offering incentives for equipment improvements and training. They also provide tools to reduce energy consumption, especially during periods of peak demand.
  
  Energy Watch Partnerships between PG&E and cities, counties and other agencies can lead to significant savings for local governments and communities.
  
  Retail Incentives offer cash for custom-designed projects at new or existing retail facilities using PG&E’s Nonresidential Retrofit and Nonresidential New Construction Programs.
  
  LED Streetlight Solutions offer lower pricing and product rebates to customers who replace or upgrade their existing street lights with new PG&E-approved LED street lights.
• I am planning/have completed a small project and want to learn what energy-saving rebates are available to me.
  Rebates are paid to customers who install qualifying energy-efficient products. For rebates that improve your return on investment, see the Rebates Catalogs and Applications.
• I want to tune up my building with existing equipment and systems.
  Retrocommissioning offers incentives for optimizing existing equipment and systems to achieve greater energy efficiency. It reduces costs and improves operational efficiency.
• I want to install new equipment to make my building more efficient.
  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.
• I am constructing a new building or adding on to an existing facility.
  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 Industrial 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.
• How can I better manage my energy consumption?
  Our Demand Response programs bolster the overall reliability of California’s electrical grid by providing incentives for voluntary, temporary load reduction during peak demand periods.
• Where can I learn more about renewable energy options?
  Self Generation programs provide rebates for the installation of solar, wind, fuel cell and other generation systems that reduce external energy demand.
  
  Solar Power programs promote the installation of solar power systems throughout the state of California.
  
  Emerging Renewables Program is a statewide program for qualified customers that offers rebates to reduce the initial cost of installing small (>30 kW) systems.