Custom PG&E incentive rates

Earn customized incentives for your business

Save energy and money with PG&E energy-efficiency programs. Install high-efficiency equipment and systems to help reduce your peak demand in kilowatts (kW) and annual energy use (kWh and therm) and receive cash incentive payments.

Calculated Incentives Rates

Measure	kW	kWh	Therms
To code / Standard practice	$75.00	$0.06	$0.50
Above code / Standard practice	$150.00	$0.12	$1.25
Normalized Meter Energy Consumption	$200.00	$0.12*	$1.75

*In the event the Project implements approved PG&E Automated Demand Response Program demand response components, the Project will be eligible to receive an additional $0.06/kWh IDSM incentive.

Learn about eligibility and project requirements

Find more information on the Automated Demand Response program

You must be a PG&E business customer and pay the Public Purpose Program (PPP) charge on your electric and/or natural gas energy statement.
Complete the current PG&E Customized Incentives and Automated Demand Response Incentive Program application.
Download the Calculated Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Automated Demand Response Program Application (PDF, 1.04 MB)
Email or mail your application form to your PG&E representative, or mail your completed form to the address on the application.
Submit a project application that demonstrates energy savings that earn an incentive of at least $5,000.
Agree to allow PG&E to inspect and approve your project before you remove old equipment or systems and before you order, or install new equipment or systems.
Certify compliance with permit and license requirements according to the following guidelines.
Download the Incentive Recipient Certification of Contractor License and Permits for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Customized Incentive Projects (PDF, 100 KB)
If your project includes heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement measures, the licensed HVAC contractor performing your installation or overseeing your project must also certify compliance according to the following guidelines.
Download the Contractor Certification of HVAC Permits and License for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Customized Incentive Projects (PDF, 370 KB)

Examples of eligible projects and products

Chiller replacements
Additions of variable-speed drives
Boiler replacements

Section 1 of the procedures manual has additional examples.

Download the Statewide Customized Offering Procedures Manual for Business (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Total incentive payments are based on actual reductions in energy use. You or your consultants may sponsor projects with this approach. Contact PG&E before you start so that we can help you get the right application forms and confirm your eligibility. We can also give you advice on the technical aspects of your application and walk you through the process. PG&E finalizes your incentive amounts after approving your project. Your incentive amount may vary from the submitted amount.