Winter Savings for Your Business
Take advantage of the following energy efficiency programs and services to help you save money on natural gas and help the environment. For further assistance or information, contact our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743—or call your local Account Manager.
Online Tools to Help You Save
Take advantage of these online tools to help your business identify opportunities to reduce gas usage this winter.
- Usage History—Get up to 36 months of energy usage and cost history, including graphs
- Compare Bills—Find out how your usage this month compares with last month and last year, and see how local weather, billing days may have impacted your bill
- Energy Analyzer—Find out how your energy usage breaks down and identify opportunities for energy efficiency and conservation
To use these free tools, which are available 24/7, simply login or sign up for My Account.
No-Cost Energy-Saving Tips
Without spending a penny, there's plenty you can do to save this winter:
- Lower thermostat settings this winter to 68 degrees F or lower
- Close curtains, shades, and blinds at night and during unoccupied periods of the day
- Close doors and windows while your HVAC system is running
- Regularly check air ducts and pipe insulation for damage
- Turn off gas equipment and heating appliances when not in use
Low-Cost Improvement Tips
Money spent wisely will pay big dividends:
- Perform routine HVAC maintenance
- Clean or replace dirty filters
- Clean intake screens, supply registers, and return grills
- Keep your furnace lubricated and properly adjusted
- Caulk windows, doors, and pipes for any air leaks
- Use weather stripping around windows, doors and pipes
- Seal ducts with mastic sealants, not cloth duct tape
- Plug gaps around pipes, fans and vents that go through walls, ceilings and floors
- Install an ENERGY STAR® programmable thermostat with locking covers to prevent unnecessary heating or cooling. Consult manufacturer's manual for proper operating instructions
Cash In on Energy-Saving Investments and Rebates
Take advantage of PG&E rebates, programs and services and invest in energy-efficient gas equipment. Products include:
- Commercial boilers, water heaters, furnaces, washers, and commercial pool heaters
- Commercial ovens, fryers, griddles and steamers
- Insulation for pipes and tanks
You can even apply for e-Rebates and check their status online.
- Install insulation on exterior walls, ceilings and wall cavities
- Install an energy management system (EMS) to control HVAC and lighting
- Consider these tips for minimizing life-cycle costs:
- Check online for efficiency information on specific makes and models
- Always ask for energy use information
- Ask about equipment
Actual energy savings may vary, depending on your location or business size. Performing several energy-saving measures may not result in cumulative savings.
Resources
Energy Surveys: Request a free energy survey or explore opportunities in energy efficiency on your own with our self-service CD-ROM or online energy analysis tool. A PG&E business representative will be happy to assist you one-on-one to find the best energy solutions for your business.
PG&E Winter Workshops & Seminars: Business energy managers can benefit from best practices and tips on energy conservation, energy efficiency and specific industry segment topics at various locations in PG&E's service area. Check listings at PG&E's Pacific Energy Center, Energy Training Center and Food Service Technology Center.
Balanced Payment Plan: Eliminate big swings in your monthly payments during extreme-weather months with the Balanced Payment Plan, which is available to business customers with G-NR1 (gas) or A-1 or A-6 (electric) rates. To see how much your monthly payments will be, login to My Account.
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