Multifamily Property Owners and Managers
Energy Efficiency Rebates for Multifamily Properties
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers energy efficiency rebates to property owners and managers of multifamily dwellings that contain two or more units. The program encourages owners of existing properties to upgrade to qualifying energy-efficient products in individual tenant units and in the common areas of residential apartment buildings, mobile home parks and condominium complexes.
Effective January 1, 2011, ENERGY STAR® Interior and Exterior Hardwired Fixtures in tenant dwellings and outside common areas have a new rebate amount, please see our catalog for more information.
Getting Started and How to Apply:
Ready to apply for a rebate now? Download our multifamily rebate reservation form, application and rebate catalog to determine eligibility.
- Multifamily Reservation Form and Application (PDF, 448 KB)
- Multifamily Rebate Catalog (PDF, 959 KB)
You must fill out a reservation form to qualify for rebate for most products installed on your multifamily property. Rebates for refrigerator, freezer and room air conditioner recycling through PG&E's appliance recycling program does not require a reservation form. For more information go to the appliance recycling page.
You may also call PG&E's Smarter Energy Line at 1-800-933-9555 to obtain the specifications for qualifying products and to receive an information packet, which includes the reservation form, application and catalog.
In order to receive a reservation number you must fax your completed forms to
1-415-973-4961 attention: Multifamily Rebates program. Reservations will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: Some products may require installation by a qualified, licensed contractor.
Funding is limited. This offering shall at all times be subject to change or termination without prior notice. This offering is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company under the auspices of the CPUC.
Other PG&E Programs:
- Appliance Recycling - Old refrigerators and freezers can use twice as much electricity as newer models. We'll give you $35 for your old unit – and even pick it up for you. Get an additional $25 when you recycle your old room air conditioner unit at the same time.
- SmartMeter™ - Do you have a SmartMeter™? See how SmartMeter™ can give you greater control of your energy use.
Additional income-qualified solutions for managing energy costs:
- California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) provides a monthly discount on energy bills for income-qualified households.
- PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance Program (formerly known as the Energy Partners program) provides income-qualified households with easy, free solutions to help reduce their energy use and save money on their monthly energy bills.


