Overview


PG&E will issue a series of solicitations for energy efficiency (EE) programs proposed, designed and implemented by third parties as part of a new statewide model for EE program delivery required in the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision [D] 15-10-028.


DOWNLOAD CPUC [D] 15-10-028 (PDF, 5.0 MB)

As part of this new model, PG&E will be the Portfolio Administrator and establish a new rolling portfolio of EE programs extending through 2022. The scope of these solicitations will cover procurement of programs serving all existing and future PG&E customer sectors and markets.


PG&E developed an EE Business Plan to help navigate this period of transition. The EE Business Plan outlines our approach and strategy to deliver on EE goals through 2025.


DOWNLOAD PG&E EE BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, 21.0 MB)


Solicitations announcements


This page is the main source for all EE solicitations announcements and associated bid package information. Under Solicitations Schedule, below, you’ll find a broad overview schedule that will be updated as needed. Under Active and Upcoming Solicitations, find specific solicitation event information such as bid packages, important dates and meetings. That’s also where you’ll find access to PowerAdvocate, the platform PG&E uses to manage bids.


Specific solicitations questions? Please communicate through PowerAdvocate.
General energy efficiency solicitations questions? Email PG&E’s solicitations team.

Schedule of upcoming solicitations

IOU schedules are updated at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Please note that each solicitation schedule may vary and is subject to change.


Download Solicitation Schedule (XLSX, 53 KB)

NOTE: PG&E’s solicitation schedule was updated on March 10, 2023.

Active and upcoming solicitations

ProgramDescriptionWebsite

Codes and Standards (C&S) Compliance Improvement Subprogram

The C&S Compliance Improvement Subprogram RFA seeks third-party abstracts. Qualified parties are asked to propose Performance Solutions and Services that could be integrated into the EnergyCodeAce.com portfolio. Strategic, cross-functional approaches are preferred.

Micro and Small Business Equity Program

The Micro and Small Business Equity Program RFA is seeking third-party proposals to provide energy efficiency to hard-to-reach or underserved customers and disadvantaged communities. The program will primarily serve the Commercial sector but may include small Industrial and Agriculture sector customers as well.

Residential Equity Program

The Residential Equity Program RFA is seeking third-party proposals for a new equity program that will deliver the benefits of energy efficiency and building electrification to residential customers in disadvantaged communities and to customers in regions that have not historically received it.

Closed solicitations

ProgramDescriptionWebsite

Statewide Programs: WE&T Career Connections

The WE&T Career Connections RFA is targeted to increase knowledge of energy/sustainability fundamentals and awareness of career opportunities among K-12 students.

Statewide Programs: WE&T Career and Workforce Readiness

The WE&T Career and Workforce Readiness RFA prepares Disadvantaged Workers to enter the EE workforce and to place program participants into energy efficiency jobs.
Statewide State of California RFA

The Statewide State of California RFA is seeking third-party energy efficiency proposals to procure programs that deliver immediate energy savings and carbon emissions reductions for facilities owned and operated by California State Agencies, including the Executive and Judicial Branches.

Local Government Partnership (LGP) RFA

The LGP RFA is a targeted solicitation for non-resource LGP Programs.

Statewide Codes and Standards RFP

The Codes and Standards RFP is seeking third-party implemented Codes and Standards activities supporting Appliance Standards.

Statewide New Construction RFA

This single RFA covers both non-residential and residential Statewide New Construction programs.

Local Multi-Sector RFA

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Independent Evaluator RFP

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Specific solicitations questions? Please check the "Open Solicitations" tab. General energy efficiency solicitations questions? Email PG&E's solicitations team.

Download the Solicitations Platforms Training FAQ (PDF, 750 KB)

Download the Third Party Security Review FAQ (PDF, 307 KB)

Download the Local Government Partnerships FAQ (PDF, 86 KB)

Specific solicitations questions? Please communicate through PowerAdvocate.
General energy efficiency solicitations questions? Email PG&E’s solicitations team.

Does PG&E offer feedback to bidders as part of the 3P EE Solicitation Process?
As part of the PG&E 3P EE Solicitations Process, PG&E offers feedback to non-advancing bidders at the conclusion of the RFA or, if the bidder is invited to participate in the RFP, at the conclusion of the RFP. To maintain a fair and unbiased solicitation process, Bidders who respond to PG&E’s offer of feedback will receive the same level of information and the feedback will be provided at a high level only. Communication will be provided verbally via a meeting with PG&E Sourcing.

PG&E continues to create relevant training sessions to educate third-party vendors about the energy efficiency solicitation process and various energy efficiency platforms.


"Integration of Demand Response Controls into Energy Efficient Retrofits Webinar"


On June 3rd, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) hosted a webinar sharing concepts and finding that are reflected in the Energy Efficiency Business Plan Decision (D.18-05-041) Section 2.4.2, regarding the integration of demand response controls into energy efficiency retrofits. This decision is called for third-party approaches to a limited integration of demand response (DR) lighting and HVAC controls in small, medium, and large commercial buildings, as well as DR for HVAC controls in residences, the latter specifically to support the residential transition to time-of-use rates. The decision dedication some $23 million per year statewide to support these DR control integration efforts. The presentation of this event along with the recording of the event is available below.



Download EE-DR Integration LBNL Briefing Presentation (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Visit EE-DR Integration LBNL Briefing Recording

Download EE-DR Integration LBNL Briefing Transcript (PDF, 259 KB)

Other training materials



Download PG&E Energy Efficiency Platforms Training (PDF, 9.6 MB)

Specific solicitations questions? Please communicate through PowerAdvocate.
General energy efficiency solicitations questions? Email PG&E's solicitations team.