Energy incentive programs

Adjust your energy usage and save or earn money

PG&E and contracted Third Party programs offer programs for customers to save or earn money by adjusting energy usage. Participation also helps balance the electric grid without producing emissions.

What are my options for participating?

Sign up for a PG&E program or select a program from another demand response provider. Note that some private companies contract with PG&E, while others are independent.

Peak Day Pricing

Get discounted rates throughout the year, except during nine to 15 “events” (four-hour blocks) when the electric system is strained and rates are higher. Events typically occur on the hottest days of summer.

Learn more about Peak Day Pricing

Peak Day Pricing

	Provider	Program description
		Peak Day Pricing Decide if Peak Day Pricing is right for your business. Learn more about Peak Day Pricing

Base Interruptible Program

For customers with an average maximum demand of at least 100 kW, earn a monthly incentive for reducing energy consumption to prescribed levels when called upon. Enroll directly with PG&E or with a PG&E Third Party program.

Learn more about the Base Interruptible Program

Base Interruptible Program

	Provider/Aggregator	Program description
		Base Interruptible Program Work with your PG&E Account Manager to learn how the Base Interruptible Program can benefit your business. Learn more about the program
		CPower/Energy Connect Save on energy costs, earn revenue through energy curtailment, enhance your sustainability efforts and contribute to a balanced, reliable grid. CPower’s demand-side energy management solutions will help you get there. Visit CPower
		Enel X Earn revenue while helping to stabilize the grid by partnering with Enel X North America. We provide access to more demand response programs worldwide than any other provider, and develop custom C&I energy management strategies with energy storage, solar -plus - storage, utility bill management, and advisory solutions. Visit Enel X
		IP Keys Power Partners IPKeys Power Partners is a leading provider of Demand Response resources and solutions across the United States. We provide an advanced Auto DR platform with our Energy Interop Server & System™ (EISS™) system and customer tools to enable our customers to participate in a broader range of Demand Response including Capacity, Reserves, Energy and Rate Optimization programs. Visit IPKeys Power Partners
		NRG Curtailment Solutions The ultimate win-win energy solution, demand response programs benefit all energy users. NRG Curtailment Solutions will work with your organization to recommend specific reduction strategies as well as provide real-time training and support so your facilities can maximize each program’s market benefits. Visit NRG Curtailment Solutions
		Polaris Energy Services Specialists in Demand Response applications for agriculture customers. Our Ag energy experience allows customers to take advantage of program incentives while avoiding disruptions to their operations through the use of advanced automation and monitoring. Visit Polaris
		Voltus Voltus represents the "potential of us" to better manage energy through simple, cost-free energy management products. You can generate more cash through our industry leading energy experts delivering innovative demand response solutions with you. Visit Voltus

Capacity Bidding Program

Work with PG&E Third Party programs to create a plan that allows you more flexibility in deciding how you can earn incentives by reducing your energy usage when called upon.

Learn more about the Capacity Bidding Program

Capacity Bidding Program


		CPower/Energy Connect Save on energy costs, earn revenue through energy curtailment, enhance your sustainability efforts and contribute to a balanced, reliable grid. CPower’s demand-side energy management solutions will help you get there. Visit CPower
		Engie Storage Engie Storage (formerly Green Charge) operates intelligent battery energy storage systems to provide electricity bill reduction and demand response services for commercial, industrial and public sector customers. Visit Engie Storage
		ENERsponse Inc. Specializing in small-site Demand Response aggregation and AutoDR, we work with restaurants, retailers, schools, and water operators, along with other C&I customers of all sizes, to leverage every kW possible. Visit ENERsponse Inc.
		GridPoint The leading Energy Management Solutions platform for small and medium businesses. GridPoint has over 15 years’ experience delivering energy efficiency, automated demand response, deep analytics and intelligence controls to thousands of locations throughout North America. Visit GridPoint
		Innovari Market Solutions Earn revenue and save energy by participating in the Capacity Bidding Program (CBP) between the months of May and October. Through Innovari Market Solutions, participants become partners in determining curtailment strategies and incentives. Visit Innovari Market Solutions
		IPKeys Power Partners IPKeys Power Partners is a leading provider of Demand Response resources and solutions across the United States. We provide an advanced Auto DR platform with our Energy Interop Server & System™ (EISS™) system and customer tools to enable our customers to participate in a broader range of Demand Response including Capacity, Reserves, Energy and Rate Optimization programs. Visit IPKeys Power Partners
		NRG Curtailment Solutions The ultimate win-win energy solution, demand response programs benefit all energy users. NRG Curtailment Solutions will work with your organization to recommend specific reduction strategies as well as provide real-time training and support so your facilities can maximize each program’s market benefits. Visit NRG Curtailment Solutions
		THG Energy Solutions THG Energy‘s OpenADR-certified technology enables customers for intelligent, automated demand response. Our proprietary hardware and software solution combines flexible controls, down-to-the-minute monitoring and market intelligence to make participating in demand response programs straightforward and valuable to both customers and the electricity grid. Visit THG Energy Solutions
		Polaris Energy Services Specialists in Demand Response applications for agriculture customers. Our Ag energy experience allows customers to take advantage of program incentives while avoiding disruptions to their operations through the use of advanced automation and monitoring. Visit Polaris
		Voltus Voltus represents the "potential of us" to better manage energy through simple, cost-free energy management products. You can generate more cash through our industry leading energy experts delivering innovative demand response solutions with you. Visit Voltus

Third Party Programs

These private companies contract with PG&E. Visit each company’s website for details on their incentive programs.

Third Party Programs

	Provider	Program description
		AutoGrid Easily participate in demand response using your smart thermostat, smart plugs, lighting, electric vehicles, batteries or other devices. Save energy and receive payments throughout the year with Auto Grid patented technology. Visit AutoGrid
		Enel X Earn revenue while helping to stabilize the grid by partnering with Enel X North America. We provide access to more demand response programs worldwide than any other provider, and develop custom C&I energy management strategies with energy storage, solar -plus - storage, utility bill management, and advisory solutions. Visit Enel X
		Leap Leap offers partners with flexible load or batteries to provide their customers with incentives to automatically participate in events during the year. Visit Leap
		OhmConnect Save energy. Get paid. Join OhmConnect’s free service to receive weekly notifications to save energy and earn cash for your savings. Automate your participation with OhmConnect by connecting smart thermostats, plugs and electric vehicles. Visit OhmConnect
		Stem Stem's unique artificial intelligence for energy storage, Athena™, delivers the benefits of DR without disruption by automatically responding to events and shifting energy use away from the most expensive times Visit Stem

Demand Response Pilot Programs

The Excess Supply Demand Response Pilot (XSP) and Supply Side II Demand Response Pilot (SSP II) are testing new and innovative applications for demand response.

EXCESS SUPPLY DEMAND RESPONSE PILOT (XSP)

The Excess Supply Demand Response Pilot (XSP) is expected to run through 2020 and is focused on testing the capabilities of price‐responsive demand‐side resources to shift/increase load as a service to the grid during times of anticipated excess supply of renewables generation and/or negative wholesale energy prices. Depending on market conditions, participants may be asked to increase their usage during certain hours of the day.

Get More Information On Eligibility Requirements and Program Availability for XSP

Customers who are eligible to enroll directly in the Excess Supply Demand Response Pilot may do so through their PG&E Online Account. Customers who prefer to or are required to enroll through an aggregator should contact their aggregator to discuss enrollment.

Continue to PG&E Online Account Pilot Enrollment

SUPPLY SIDE II DEMAND RESPONSE PILOT (SSP II)

The Supply Side II Demand Response Pilot (SSP II) is expected to run through 2020 and is designed to study the feasibility of demand‐side resources that are participating in the wholesale energy market to also provide distribution services. Participants in the SSP II nominate their availability to provide demand response and are bid into the wholesale energy market, similar to other market integrated Demand Response programs. However, in addition to being dispatched due to wholesale market awards, all or part of the participant’s resource may be dispatched to test if Demand Response resources can be used to help the distribution grid.

Get More Information On Eligibility Requirements and Program Availability For SSP II

Customers who are eligible to enroll directly in the Supply Side II Demand Response Pilot may do so through their PG&E Online Account. Customers who prefer to or are required to enroll through an aggregator should contact their aggregator to discuss enrollment.

Continue To PG&E Online Account Pilot Enrollment

Automated Demand Response

When you enroll in select energy incentive programs, you'll also be eligible for equipment rebates and added incentives through Automated Demand Response.

Visit Automated Demand Response

Other PG&E programs

Optional Binding Mandatory Curtailment Plan

The Optional Binding Mandatory Curtailment Plan is currently active, but is full and therefore closed to new enrollment.

Scheduled Load Reduction Program

The Scheduled Load Reduction Program is currently closed to new enrollment.

Permanent Load Shift Program

The Permanent Load Shift Program is currently closed to new enrollment.

Additional programs

Electric Rule 24 provides PG&E electricity customers the opportunity to enroll in demand response programs offered by third-party Demand Response Providers, including those listed above. Under Rule 24, customers are not allowed to participate in a PG&E demand response program and a third-party DRP program during the same period.

VISIT RULE 24 FOR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS

VISIT RULE 24 for THIRD-PARTY DEMAND RESPONSE PROVIDERS/AGGREGATORS

Learn about other ways to participate in demand response programs through the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Other information

Learn more about demand response, plus find contact information and additional resources.

Visit What is Demand Response

If you're a demand response provider, get information on RFOs, read frequently asked questions and more.

Visit the Demand Response Auction Mechanism (DRAM) program

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Business energy incentive programs

Adjust your energy usage and save or earn money

What are my options for participating?

Peak Day Pricing

Peak Day Pricing

Base Interruptible Program

Base Interruptible Program

Capacity Bidding Program

Capacity Bidding Program

Third Party Programs

Third Party Programs

Demand Response Pilot Programs

EXCESS SUPPLY DEMAND RESPONSE PILOT (XSP)

SUPPLY SIDE II DEMAND RESPONSE PILOT (SSP II)

Automated Demand Response

Other PG&E programs

Optional Binding Mandatory Curtailment Plan

Scheduled Load Reduction Program

Permanent Load Shift Program

Additional programs

Other information