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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.

In a typical home, about 20% of the air is lost due to leaks, holes, and an improperly connected duct system, which results in an increase on your energy bill. A well-designed and properly sealed air duct system can make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.
 

​Installation/Efficiency Criteria 
Must already have a central electric heating or cooling system  
 

Incentive amount 
50% of repair cost (Up to $300)

Receive a $75 bill credit when you enroll your eligible smart thermostat in a qualifying demand response program through one of our authorized thermostat providers. Qualifying programs are:

Capacity Bidding Program (CBP)*– available for residential customers. Please check with your Demand Response Aggregator for eligibility.

Critical Peak Pricing (CPP) – available for business customers.

Smart Energy Program (SEP) – available for residential customers.

Third Party Non-Utility Demand Response Contracts – available for residential and business customers. Please check with your provider for eligibility.

Sometimes power outages can happen because of weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances, public safety, and critical infrastructure work. Be prepared for an outage with Electric Portable Power Stations. Electric Portable Power Stations use battery storage and plug into an electrical power outlet to recharge. They can charge multiple devices such as laptops, cell phones, tablets, and other devices. Depending on your local internet provider, Electric Portable Power Stations can also power your Wi-Fi router for continued access to the internet.

Beginning July 1, 2021 residential customers who live in an area designated as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 high fire risk zone can receive up to five (5) $75 rebates for purchasing qualified Electric Portable Power Stations, per residential address.

Already purchased a qualifying power station and would like to claim your rebate? Visit the SCE Marketplace and click the Product Rebate (Quick Link) to apply for your rebate.

Do you live in an apartment or manufactured home? Do you own or operate a multifamily or manufactured housing community? If so, we may have ways to help reduce  your energy costs by participating in the new innovative Residential Zero Net Energy Transformation (RZNET) program. 

The Residential Zero Net Energy Transformation (RZNET) program will  assist SDG&E multifamily and manufactured housing customers with navigating their path to zero net energy. 

What is Zero Net Energy(ZNE)?  ZNE is the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to or less than the amount of renewable energy (energy created by sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, rain, or solar) created on-site.

RZNET allows you to connect with an Energy Advisor that will help you make informed decisions about how to achieve your energy efficiency goals. 

RZNET program participants on the path to zero net energy, begin with the installation of no-cost measures and a complimentary ASHRAE Level 1 audit. Information on advanced energy efficiency, solar PV installations, and battery storage opportunities for multifamily and manufactured housing properties is also available.   

No- cost Measures may include:

• Low flow showerheads
• Low flow aerators
• Pipe  (near water heater)
• Auto-diverting tub spout
• ECM furnace motor replacement
• Air conditioning tune-up
• Efficient fan control
• Smart thermostat

Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Upgrade to a heat pump water heater and cut hundreds off your water heating costs every year.

$500 Instant Rebate

Instant rebates are only available for electric heat pump water heaters that meet the following criteria:

• Electric heat pump water heater 50–55 gallon with Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 3.09 or higher
• Post-purchase rebates are not available

Gas Water Heaters
Gas water heaters provide energy savings, cut costs on utility bills and are known for their performance and reliability.

$100 Instant Rebate

Instant rebates are available for gas water heaters that meet the following criteria:*

• Natural gas water heater 40-gallon
• Natural gas water heater 50-gallon

*Detailed eligibility requirements:

1. The rebate applies to gas-for-gas equipment replacements on burnout or to new installations.
2. The water heaters must be ENERGY STAR®-qualified products. 
3. Does not cover water heaters used for space conditioning, process end-use applications, pools or spas.
4. These measures are applicable to any building type in the residential building sector.
5. These measures replace a storage water heater with another storage water heater.

PG&E offers 0% interest loans for replacing old and worn-out equipment with more energy-efficient models. We'll set you up with a loan repayment amount that is in line with the monthly energy savings from your upgrade. Your energy bill shouldn't increase due to your equipment investment. Once your loan is paid off, you will see savings on your bill.

Loans range between $5,000 and $4,000,000 per premise, with loan periods of up to 120 months.

In some circumstances, GoGreen Business Financing for small businesses might be a better option:

• An expedited installation.
• A loan of less than $5,000.
• Project requires longer payback (i.e., windows, rooftop HVAC).

Receive a PG&E rebate with qualifying smart thermostats

Save up to $390 on cooling and heating costs and increase comfort by replacing your manual or programmable thermostat with a new ENERGY STAR® smart thermostat. For a limited time, receive a rebate of up to $120 when you purchase an eligible model and sign up for a Time-of-Use rate plan.

Product eligibility

• If you have already purchased your product, visit PG&E Marketplace to check if your product is qualified.
• To shop and compare qualified models, visit PG&E Marketplace.

Customer eligibility

• Installation address must have an electric and/or gas account with PG&E.
• Residence must have a central heating and/or air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
• For $70 Time-of-Use rebate, customers already on a Time-of-Use rate may qualify as long as all other eligibility requirements are met. In these cases, their rate will not be changed.

Key rebate terms

• Smart thermostat must be new and replace an existing manual or programmable thermostat.
• Smart thermostat must be installed and connected to Wi-Fi.
• PG&E does not provide service support for the installed smart thermostat. Please contact the retailer or manufacturer for warranty information. See do-it-yourself installation information below.
• Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Eligibility and amounts are subject to change at any time.
• For a full list of requirements, review terms and conditions for residential customers.
• Customers who elect to change to a Time-of-Use rate plan do not need to change their rate through the website. Once a customer selects the appropriate rebate in the erebate process, they will be placed on TOU-C which has Peak (higher price) hours from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day and Off-Peak (lower price) hours before 4 p.m. and after 9 p.m. every day. Learn more about Time-of-Use rate plans.

After, purchasing, installing, and ensuring your smart thermostat meets the above requirements, apply for an online rebate, and ensure to include the required attachments described below in "Apply for your rebate online".

On hot summer days, energy demand increases because thousands of customers are using their air conditioning units. PG&E may remotely activate SmartAC devices on those days in order to help maintain adequate power supplies and avoid power interruptions.

If you're a SmartRate™ participant, on SmartRate™ event days, your SmartAC™ device(s) are activated under the SmartRate™ program guidelines. SmartAC is free and automated. It can also help make event days more successful by helping to prevent power interruptions.

Event season: SmartAC™ events occur between May 1 and October 31.

Event length: SmartAC events Days can be as short as an hour or two and no more than six hours in a day.

Participants must have standard central air conditioners and/or heat pumps.

SmartAC technology and activation

SmartAC™ technology will be installed free of charge by a certified technician and maintained at no cost to the customer as long as you are a participant in the SmartAC program.

The SmartAC authorized contractor is Franklin Energy. A Franklin Energy technician may contact you:

To help you complete your enrollment

• To get your permission to activate the SmartAC device
• To install the SmartAC device, which may involve replacement with updated technology
• To help solve a tech issue you may have contacted the program about
• To visit your home and carry out the free AC check-up
• To leave a Welcome Kit door-hanger with your AC checkup results and program details

SmartAC™ switch technology will be installed on or near the outside compressor component of participant's air conditioning (AC) unit. Participants must have standard central air conditioners and/or heat pumps.

PG&E may remotely activate SmartAC™ device(s) in anticipation of a state or local energy emergency to help maintain adequate power supplies and avoid widespread power interruptions.

During a SmartAC™ event (or SmartDay™ event for SmartRate™ participants), your device will be remotely activated and your air conditioner will run slightly less than it normally would.

Residential participants with SmartAC™ switch technology may experience no more than 50 percent reduction in the air conditioner's average run time.

During a SmartAC™ event, if your thermostat calls for the air conditioner to make cool air, your AC will ignore that signal for approximately 15 out of 30 minutes. At all other times, the AC will respond normally, and make cool air.

Opt out policy

With the exception of extreme energy emergencies, where rotating outages may occur, participants may call a SmartAC™ representative at 1-866-908-4916 and opt-out of an event for the day, without penalty. The AC will be returned to its previous operational setting.

There are plenty of reasons to be thinking about driving an electric vehicle these days. They cost far less to run than standard combustion engine cars, require less maintenance, are extremely efficient, quiet to run, eliminate tailpipe emissions, and are incredibly fun to drive. You can even charge them at home from a standard 120V outlet. 

Whether you're just beginning to think about replacing your current car with an electric model, or already driving one, here is some information you might find helpful.