Large Commercial and Institutional Program

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PG&E's Large Commercial and Institutional Program offers services and incentives to help commercial customers improve their bottom line, and help our government associates save money.

The program offers a multi-pronged approach which includes:

• Providing cash rebates and incentives for incorporating energy efficiency in the design, construction, repair, or "tune up" of facilities
• Demonstrating how incorporating efficient technologies and design into a project can reduce tenant costs, generate an income premium for owners, increase worker productivity, and minimize life-cycle cost for both commercial property and institutional owners
• Educating building owners/managers regarding the energy, environmental and financial benefits (including leasing, appraisals, and cash flow) derived by introducing higher efficiency technologies in their buildings
• Raising the awareness of architects, engineers, and systems designers about the full range of high efficiency options available to serve their clients, including the provision of tools and techniques that clearly identify the costs and benefits of including premium equipment, better operating and control strategies, and leading edge, integrated designs

Energy Analysis

An energy audit or analysis is the first step toward a comprehensive energy management plan. It provides information and insight into how your business uses energy. As a business participating in the Large Commercial and Institutional Facilities Program you are eligible for online, phone, on-site and integrated audits/analysis.

Rebates, Incentives, and Design Assistance

Cash rebates and incentives are available for energy efficient technologies, whether you are replacing existing equipment with new energy efficient technologies or purchasing new. Additionally, cash incentives and design assistance are available for new buildings and system processes.

Some examples of rebate-eligible energy efficient equipment for large commercial and institutional facilities are reflective window film; adjustable speed drives; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) fans; occupancy sensors; light emitting diode (LED) exit signs; and premium T-8 or T-5 lamp and electronic ballasts.

Examples of energy efficiency measures typically eligible for incentives include (but are not limited to) efficient chillers, efficient motors, air compressors and efficient pool heaters.

Workshops and Training

Learn about the latest energy-efficiency options and how they can help your business through classes offered by PG&E:

• The Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to help create energy-efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments, with a focus on commercial buildings.
• The Energy Training Center - Stockton provides professional training courses for HVAC, window and insulation contractors, as well as builders, architects, engineers and code officials at locations in Northern California and the Central Valley.
• The Food Service Technology Center in San Ramon provides information to help food service providers design and operate energy-efficient commercial food service facilities.

Demand Response Programs

PG&E also has incentives for customers to reduce electric power use when the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) determines that the state's energy supplies are low. Large commercial and institutional facilities can be great candidates for these Demand Response programs.

Self-Generation Incentive Program

Large commercial and institutional facilities can also receive incentives for generating their own power in parallel with the electric system grid (not back-up generation). To receive these incentives the self-generation system must meet program requirements. PG&E is available to help you throughout the process. For more information about these programs visit the Self-Generation Incentive program pages.

Energy Watch Partnerships

Seventeen cities, counties and agencies have joined with PG&E in Energy Watch Partnerships to extend the reach and effectiveness of energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy and self-generation programs, based on the unique needs of the local areas.

Funding is limited. This program shall at all times be subject to change or termination without prior notice. This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.