Rebates, Incentives and Resources

Rebate Catalogs and Applications

Rebates are simple and self-service. You simply purchase a qualified energy-efficient product (or products) for your business, fill out a rebate application, and PG&E sends you a check.

Eligibility and Program Details

Please submit applications with the required documentation on a 2010-2012 Application (PDF, 457 KB) or you may apply online through eRebates.

 

Money back for custom energy-efficiency projects

PG&E offers your business cash incentives for large-scale energy-efficiency projects. A PG&E representative will work with you, providing a customized project plan, technical advice, analysis and inspections.

To be eligible for an incentive, you must turn in a completed application form and receive program acceptance before making any purchases.

We have incentive programs to fit any size or type of business. Explore your incentive options below.

Continuous Energy Improvement

Continuous energy improvement enables you to develop a strategic roadmap for implementing energy management best practices throughout your organization.

PG&E will work with you to identify key performance indicators that can help you track and measure your energy-efficiency goals to gauge your facility’s on-going energy performance.

Learn more about Continuous Energy Improvement.

Customized Retrofit

Customized Retrofit (previously known as Nonresidential Retrofit [NRR], or the Statewide Customized Offering for Business)

Save energy and money with PG&E's customized incentives for business energy-efficiency retrofit projects involving the installation of high-efficiency equipment or systems.

Learn more about Customized Retrofit.

Download the application.

Savings by Design (Title-24 Buildings)

Savings by Design is a program offered by PG&E to encourage high-performance new building design and construction for commercial buildings. The program offers building owners and their design teams a wide range of services, such as Design Assistance; Design Team Incentives; Owner Incentives; and an educational resource, Energy Design Resources.

Learn more about Savings by Design.

Customized New Construction (Non–Title 24 Buildings)

Customized New Construction (CNC) provides financial incentives for eligible customers to install high-efficiency equipment or systems in buildings that are not subject to California's Title 24 building code. (For buildings that are subject to Title 24, please see Savings by Design, above.) CNC offers incentives based on energy savings and permanent peak-demand reduction.

Learn more about Customized New Construction.

Residential New Construction: California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP)

PG&E, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric® are working together to help the building industry design and develop more environmentally friendly communities. Our California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP) highlights best practices in energy efficiency, green building and sustainability, and offers generous financial incentives and "bonus" kickers to help builders and architects create environmentally friendly, energy-efficient communities for potential new home buyers.

Learn more about CAHP.

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Pilot Program

The PG&E Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Pilot Program supports the California long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan's zero net energy goals for all new commercial construction be ZNE by 2030.

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Retrocommissioning (RCx)

Retrocommissioning (RCx) is a systematic process for identifying less-than-optimal performance in a facility's existing equipment and control systems and making necessary repairs or enhancements to save energy and cost. Whereas retrofitting involves replacing outdated equipment, RCx focuses on improving the efficiency of what is already in place.

Learn more about Retrocommissioning.

Download the Retrocommissioning application. (PDF, 119 KB)

Demand Response Programs

PG&E's demand response programs offer incentives for business owners who curtail their facility's energy use during times of peak demand. Find out how your business can benefit and help make a difference in the state's energy well being.

Learn more about Demand Response Programs.

Solar Energy Programs

PG&E is harnessing the power of the sun on many levels. In fact, over 30,000 PG&E customers have already realized the power of the sun by installing photovoltaic systems—more than any other utility in the nation, and garnering PG&E the title of the most "solar integrated utility" in the U.S. PG&E, along with our customers, is taking great interest in "going solar." Learn how this natural renewable resource can benefit you.

Learn more about Solar Energy Programs.

Self-Generation Incentive Program

PG&E's Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides financial incentives for the installation of new, qualifying wind or fuel cell self-generation equipment.

Learn more about the Self-Generation Incentive Program.

LED Lighting

LED products can help your business cut its energy costs—but purchasing the wrong LED product could be a costly mistake. This is why PG&E and other California utility companies are working to create programs that will mitigate this risk and help customers select quality LED products appropriate for their applications. PG&E currently offers incentives on many LED products.

Learn more about LED Lighting.

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