Utilities

Title Due Date Maximum Award Amount Sort ascending Description
Self-Generation Incentive Program No Due Date Given $5,000,000.00

Initiated in 2001, the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) offers incentives to customers who produce electricity with wind turbines, fuel cells, various forms of combined heat and power (CHP) and advanced energy storage. Retail electric and gas customers of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) or Southern California Gas (SoCal Gas) are eligible for the SGIP. Beginning in May 2012, all technologies previously eligible for the expired Emerging Renewables Program are now eligible for the SGIP program. Originally set to expire at the end of 2011, SB 412 of 2009 extended the expiration date to January 1, 2016, and SB 861 of 2015 further extended the expiration date to January 1, 2021. Any program funding remaining after January 1, 2021 must be returned to the utilities to reduce ratepayer costs.

Systems less than 30 kW will receive their full incentive upfront. Systems with a capacity of 30 kilowatts (kW) or greater will receive half the incentive upfront, and the the other half will be paid over the following five years based on the actual performance. The following technologies will receive the corresponding upfront incentive (or half of this figure if the system is 30 kW or larger): 

Generation Technologies as of March 2019:

  • Wind turbines: $0.90/W
  • Other Generation: $0.60/W
  • Max Biogas Adder: $0.60/W

Storage Technologies as of March 2019:

  • Large Scale Storage Not Claiming ITC: $0.35/Wh - $0.40/Wh depending on utility
  • Large Scale Storage Claiming ITC: $0.25/Wh - $0.29/Wh depending on utility
  • Small Residential Storage: $0.25/Wh - $0.35/Wh depending on utility
  • Residential Storage Equity <= 10 kW: $0.35/Wh - $0.50/Wh depending on utility
  • Residential Storage Equity > 10 kW Claiming ITC: $0.25/Wh - $0.40/Wh depending on utility
  • Non-Residential Storage Equity Not Claiming ITC: $0.35/Wh - $0.50/Wh  
  • Non-Residential Storage Equity Claiming ITC: $0.25/Wh - $0.40/Wh  

The biogas incentive is an adder and may be used in conjunction with fuel cells or any conventional CHP technology. For example, a gas turbine that uses biogas is eligible for an incentive of $1.73/W. An additional incentive of 20 percent will be provided for the installation of eligible distributed generation or advanced energy storage technologies produced by California supplier. 

There is no minimum or maximum eligible system size, although the incentive payment is capped at 3 MW. Further, the first megawatt (MW) in capacity will receive 100% of the calculated incentive, the second MW will receive 50% of the calculated incentive, and the third MW will receive 25% of the calculated incentive. Applicants must pay a minimum of 40% of eligible project costs (the biogas adder is not included in calculating the limit). Projects using the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) must pay 40% of the eligible project costs after the ITC is subtracted from the project costs (i.e., the SGIP credit is limited to 30% of project costs).

PG&E, SCE, and SoCal Gas administer the SGIP program in their service territories, and the California Center for Sustainable Energy administers the program in SDG&E's territory. Customers of PG&E, SDG&E, SCE and SoCal Gas should contact their program administrator for an application, program handbook and additional eligibility information.

Program Administrator Contact Information:

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Web: http://www.pge.com/en/mybusiness/save/solar/sgip.page
Phone: 415-973-6436
Email: selfgen@pge.com
Fax: (415) 973-2510
Mailing Address: Self-Generation Incentive Program
P.O. Box 770000
Mail Code B27P
San Francisco, CA 94177-001

Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE)
Web: http://energycenter.org/sgip
Phone: (858) 244-1177
Fax: (858) 244-1178
Email: sgip@energycenter.org
Address: Center for Sustainable Energy
Attn: SELFGEN Program
9325 Sky Park Court, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Web: http://www.sce.com/sgip
Phone: 1-866-584-7436
Fax: (626) 302-6132
Email: SGIPGroup@sce.com
Address: Program Manager Self-Generation Incentive Program
Southern California Edison
1515 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
Web: http://www.socalgas.com/innovation/self-generation/
Phone: 1-866-347-3228
Email: selfgeneration@socalgas.com
Fax: (213) 244-8222
Address: Self-Generation Incentive Program Administrator
Southern California Gas Company
555 West Fifth Street, GT22H4
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1011

https://www.selfgenca.com/
PG&E - Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Financing Program No Due Date Given $4,000,000.00

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.

PG&E Energy Efficiency Financing No Due Date Given $4,000,000.00

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).
SoCalGas - Non-Residential On-Bill Financing Program No Due Date Given $1,000,000.00

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.

LAWDP Electric Vehicle Incentives No Due Date Given $500,000.00

Charge Up LA!

Plug in and save with electric vehicle programs, charging stations and rebates. 

 

LADWP Residential Customers

  • Used EV rebate 
    • Up to $1,500 for eligible used electric vehicles purchased 9/1/2019 or after
    • Up to $450 for eligible used electric vehicles purchased between 4/1/2018 and August 31, 2019
  • Residential EV Charger Rebate
    • Up to $500 for a qualifying Level 2 EV charger
    • $250 for a dedicated TOU meter
  • EV Rate discount
    • Customers with a dedicated TOU EV meter for charging stations qualify for rate discount for off peak charging

 

Commercial Customers

  • Level 2 Charging Stations
    • This program is on pause while we update the requirements
  • Direct Current Fast Chargers
    • Up to $75,000 per charging station depending on power output
    • Up to 3 rebates per premises if publicly available
  • Medium and Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations
    • Up to $125,000 per charging station depending on power output
    • Up to $500,00 per premises
  • EV Rate discount
    • Customers with a dedicated TOU EV meter for charging stations qualify for rate discount for off peak charging
www.ladwp.com/ev
SCE - Non-Residential On-Bill Financing Program No Due Date Given $250,000.00

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.

City of Palo Alto Utilities - Solar Water Heating Program No Due Date Given $100,000.00

City of Palo Alto Utilities is offering incentives for their residential, commercial and industrial customers to install solar water heating systems on their homes and facilities. Incentives are based on the estimated energy savings.  Single-family residential incentives are capped at $2,719 for gas-displacing systems and $1,834 for electricity or propane-displacing systems. Commercial systems are capped at $100,000.

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/utl/pathway_to_sustainability/solar/water_heating.asp
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Business Electric Vehicle Incentives No Due Date Given $80,000.00

SMUD’s incentives make it easy and affordable for your business to be EV ready.

Take advantage of incentives for electric forklifts and your commercial vehicles including light-duty cars, trucks or semi-tractors. Plus, electric vehicle charging installations for customers, tenants or employees are eligible for incentives ranging from $1,500 for each level 2 EV charger port to $80,000 per DC Fast Charger.

https://www.smud.org/en/Going-Green/Electric-Vehicles/Business#main-content
Air Conditioner Incentive No Due Date Given $50,000.00

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.

 

Units Type

Units Ton Range

Efficiency Rating

Incentive Amount

Maximum Incentive

PTAC Units

≤ 2.5-Ton

20% > Minimum EER from

Title -24 standards

$100 per Ton

 

 


25% of
project cost
or
$50,000 whichever is less

Package AC

2.0- ≤ 5.3-Ton AC

≥ 15 thru ≥17

$75 - $400 per Ton

Package AC

≥ 5.4-Ton & Greater AC

≥ 9.7 EER  thru ≥ 11.2 EER

$.10 per kWh annual savings


 
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.
https://www.anaheim.net/2543/Air-Conditioner-Incentive
Burbank Water & Power - Green Building Incentive Program No Due Date Given $30,000.00

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.

https://burbankwaterandpower.com/conservation/commercial-programs-rebates/leed-incentive-program