Retrocommissioning (RCx) Program

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 Whereas retrofitting involves replacing outdated equipment, RCx focuses on improving the efficiency of what is already in place.

Incentives are paid directly to the customer based on energy savings at the rate of $0.09/kWh, $1.00/therm, and $100/on-peak kW*, capped at 50% of the measure cost. In addition to the incentive, PG&E will provide diagnostic, engineering and cost estimating resources to identify and analyze potential energy saving projects from retrocommissioning measures. Other project ideas, such as retrofit, demand response and self-generation will be identified.

In addition to receiving cash incentives, the RCx Program may offers participants:

  • A more productive facility for people and products
  • More efficient building operations
  • Longer equipment service life
  • Fewer service and maintenance calls
  • Lower energy bills
  • A thorough building assessment by qualified engineering professionals
  • Technical support throughout the RCx implementation process

How to Participate

  1. Complete and sign PG&E's RCx Program Application. Customer must commit to implementing reasonable measures with an estimated payback period of one year or less.
  2. A PG&E Representative schedules a free, on-site visit to determine if your facility qualifies.
  3. If your facility is accepted into the program,,, a PG&E Engineer conducts a thorough audit and produces a prioritized report listing recommended measures, estimated project costs, savings, incentive offer and payback period.
  4. Implement your project. PG&E’s energy engineering consultant's can help with documentation, training, and support as requested.
  5. PG&E confirms that the project is complete, verifies energy savings and processes incentive payment.

For more information, download the Retrocommissioning Fact Sheet (PDF, 192 KB).

Download our Retrocommissioning Program for Hostpitals Fact Sheet (PDF, 137 KB).

Download our fact sheeet on The Clovis Unified Case Study (PDF, 147 KB).

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For Third Party Programs, visit:
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For RCx Providers

PG&E's documentation requirements and calculation tools and resources can be found at the links below.

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