Funding Wizard

PG&E is providing 0% loans for energy efficiency projects pursued by their non-residential customers. Financing is available to fund many technologies, including lighting, HVAC, electric motors, LED street lights, refrigeration, food service equipment and water pumps. Projects may be eligible for for financing if it qualifies for a rebate or incentive through a PG&E program.

Loan funds must be used to purchase and install qualifying energy-efficient equipment. Customers may use a contractor or self-install the equipment. PG&E will inspect the facility before the old equipment is removed, and again after the new products are operating.

Loan terms and monthly payment amounts are determined based on the equipment's estimated monthly savings. Business customers may qualify for loans between $5,000 and $100,000, with loan periods of up to 5 years. Government agencies may qualify for loans between $5,000 and $4,000,000 per PG&E meter, with loan periods of up to 10 years.

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund a design-build competition that will challenge multi-disciplinary project teams to design and build a mixed-use development – using cutting-edge energy technologies, tools and construction practices - that is affordable, equitable, emissions-free and resilient to climate change impacts and extreme weather events.

Deadline to Submit:

• Concept Application Abstracts: April 9, 2021 - 5PM PDT
• Full Applications for the Design Phase: July 28, 2021 - 5PM PDT
• Application Materials for the Build Phase: June 23, 2023 - 5PM PDT

The SoCalGas On-Bill Financing (OBF) program offers qualified business customers as well as multi-family residential owners 0% financing from $5,000 to $100,000 per meter for qualifying natural gas equipment. All institutional customers (i.e. counties, cities, school districts, etc.) as well as low-income multifamily owners may receive $5,000 to $250,000 per meter, and State of California can borrow up to $1,000,000 for one service account.

The program is open to all non-residential customers, including owners of multi-family units who do not live on premises. Participants must have had an active account for the past two years and good credit standing as determined by the Utility. The funds may be used for a wide variety of efficiency improvement projects, and the monthly loan payments will be added directly to the customer's bill. Monthly energy savings help to offset the monthly loan charges.  Review the program web site for additional information.

The SCE On-Bill Financing (OBF) program offers qualified business customers 0% financing from $5,000 to $100,000 per Service Account (SA) for qualifying projects. All government and institutional customers (i.e. counties, cities, school districts, etc.) as well as multifamily property owners may receive $5,000 to $250,000 per SA. Government and institutional customers may also bundle SAs.

The program is open to all non-residential customers, including owners of multi-family units who do not live on premises. Participants must have had an active account for two consecutive years and good credit standing as determined by the Utility. The funds may be used for a wide variety of efficiency improvement projects, and the monthly loan payments will be added directly to the customer's bill. Monthly energy savings help to offset the monthly loan charges. Review the program web site for additional information.

Replacing your old and inefficient air conditioner units can save more money than you think

Incentives are available for the installation of new high-efficiency air conditioner (AC) units replacing your existing and operating air conditioner units. As your AC unit approaches or reaches its useful life expectancy of 15 years, replacing it with a new high efficient AC unit can save 40-60% on electricity compared to the existing unit.

 
If you are ready to replace your old unit with a new high efficiency air conditioner unit, please download the following information and contact us about your project. (All Projects are subject to funding availability)

Program Steps
 

• Download the Program Guidelines and Air Conditioner Incentive Table documents.
• Download the Air Conditioner Application: (Re-name file using account address and Name)
• Please download and complete all required forms (including the tax forms - W-9 & 590)
• Questions about the program details simply fill out our online form. A representative will contact you within 2-3 business days.

The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit organization that promotes the design and construction of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. The Green Building Council developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System in order to more accurately provide incentives those using these practices. The LEED Green Building Rating System issues points across five categories to those striving to attain LEED status for new commercial construction or major renovation of commercial buildings, as well as multifamily and mixed-use developments that are five units or greater, or four stories or higher.  Rebates provided by Burbank Water & Power correspond to the following point totals and LEED certification levels:

• Certified (40–49 points) - $15,000
• Silver (50–59 points) - $20,000
• Gold (60–79 points) - $25,000
• Platinum (80 points and above) - $30,000

Incentives are on a first come first serve basis. More information can be found on the web site listed above.

Imperial Irrigation District Energy offers incentives to residential customers to encourage energy efficiency. This incentive takes the form of rebates offered for qualifying energy efficient appliances and building improvements. Rebates are only available for existing homes. New construction homes do not qualify. Rebates are not guaranteed and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rebates are available on attic insulation, attic fans, ENERGY STAR refrigerators, ENERGY STAR dual pane windows, room air conditioners, ENERGY STAR clothes washers, central air conditioners, heat pumps, shade screens, evaporative cooler, radiant barriers, ductless mini-split systems, and variable speed pool pumps. Most rebates are offered on a per unit basis, with the exception of central air conditioners, heat pumps, attic insulation, shade screens, radiant barriers, and windows, which are based on system size. To be eligible for these rebates, IID residential customers need to mail in a completed application and copies of receipts/invoices. If all criteria have been met, a rebate check will be mailed within 8 - 10 weeks.  For more information, consult the program web site.

Eligible rebates:

Attic Insulation: $0.30/sq ft
Electric Attic Fan: $75
Solar Attic Fan: $125
Refrigerator: $75/unit
Dual Pane Windows: $2.00/sq ft
ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioner: $100/unit
ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer: $100/unit
Variable Speed Pool Pumps: $200/unit
HVAC Systems: $125 - $300/ton
Shade Screens: $1.00 / sq. ft.
Evaporative Cooler: $300/unit
Radiant Barrier: $0.30 / sq. ft
Ductless Mini Split Systems: $200
Thermostat: $50/unit

Business Bucks is an energy-saving program that offers up to $5,000 Energy Efficiency Retrofits to small and mid-sized businesses.

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) has hired Richard Heath and Associates (RHA) to run the Business Bucks Program on our behalf. For more information on Business Bucks—including finding out if your business is eligible to participate—please contact RHA at (877) 290-2590.