Manufacturing and Heavy Industry Program

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Industrial facility managers are typically interested in controlling costs associated with water, air, gas, electric and steam while maximizing production output. This presents great opportunities for energy managers to seek out energy efficiency measures for system optimization. It also allows them to integrate energy efficiency as an integral component of running a cost-effective, high-performing facility in a highly competitive market.

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 Manufacturing and Heavy Industry Program you are eligible for
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 energy efficient equipment eligible for rebates for manufacturing and heavy industry include reflective window film, premium T-8 and T-5 lamps and electronic ballasts, T-5 fixtures, reflectors with delamping, high efficiency light emitting diode (LED) exit signs, occupancy sensors, compact fluorescent reflectors, and night covers for refrigerated display cases.

Examples of energy efficiency measures typically eligible for incentives include (but are not limited to) air compressors, no air-loss drains, cycling air dryers, stack economizers, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and occupancy sensors.

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. Manufacturing and Heavy Industry businesses can be great candidates for these Demand Response programs.

Self-Generation Incentive Program

Manufacturing and Heavy Industry businesses 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.

For all other energy efficiency incentive or rebate information, please call the Business Energy Efficiency Info at 1(800)933-9555, contact your account representative, or send an email.