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PG&E Business Energy Efficiency Rebates

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

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The short version

Cash back for every efficient upgrade in your PG&E territory

PG&E's Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program provides cash rebates to commercial and industrial customers who install energy-efficient equipment. Covers HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, pipe insulation, water heating, and specialty industrial equipment. Available to any business with a commercial PG&E gas or electric account in Northern and Central California. No maximum size restriction — both small businesses and large industrial facilities are eligible. Program runs on a first-come, first-served basis.

Funding type: Program
Level: Private
Amount range: $50
Realistic amount: Small businesses typically receive $500–$10,000 per project. Mid-size commercial accounts upgrading HVAC and lighting co…
Deadline: Rolling — available through the program cycle (no annual cutoff announced; first-come, first-served)
Status: active
States: CA
Payment model: reimbursement

Who qualifies

Must have an active commercial PG&E electric account (for electric equipment rebates) or commercial PG&E gas account (for gas equipment rebates)
Installation address must be in PG&E's service territory (Northern and Central California)
Equipment must be a new installation or replacement of existing equipment (not repairs)
Eligible equipment must meet published minimum efficiency specifications in PG&E's Business Rebate Catalog
Application must be submitted after installation is complete
For large custom/industrial projects: prior pre-approval may be required

Hard requirements

Location restriction: PG&E service territory — Northern and Central California

What it covers

Eligible expenses

Commercial HVAC equipment (packaged rooftop units, heat pumps, chillers, variable frequency drives)
Refrigeration equipment (commercial refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, display cases)
LED lighting fixtures and controls
Pipe insulation for steam and hot water systems
Commercial water heating equipment
Laundry equipment for commercial facilities
Industrial system optimization (motors, compressed air, custom process improvements)

Ineligible expenses

Residential equipment or accounts
Equipment not meeting minimum efficiency specifications in the catalog
Repairs to existing equipment (replacement and new installation only)
Power generation equipment (solar, CHP — separate programs exist)
Equipment installed at addresses outside PG&E service territory

How to apply

1

Select qualifying equipment

Download PG&E's Business Rebate Catalog (available at pge.com/rebates) to identify eligible equipment and confirm rebate amounts for your specific upgrades. HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, pipe insulation, and industrial equipment are covered.
2

Purchase and install equipment

Have qualified contractors install the eligible equipment. Retain all invoices, equipment model numbers, and installation documentation. Equipment must meet minimum efficiency specifications published in the catalog.
3

Submit rebate application online

Apply through energyinsight.pge.com/eRebateApplication. Upload invoices, equipment specifications, and contractor information. Applications must be submitted within 180 days of installation.
4

Verification and payment

PG&E reviews application (typically 6-8 weeks). May request additional documentation. Approved rebates are paid via check or direct deposit to the account holder. Large projects may include a site inspection.

Insider tip

For large industrial projects, engage PG&E's Industrial System Optimization Program (via Cascade Energy) BEFORE purchasing equipment — pre-approval secures higher custom rebates than post-purchase prescriptive rates.

Deadline & timing

Program runs 'from January 1, 2016 till further notice' with funding distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding can be depleted before year end in high-demand categories. Apply immediately after equipment installation.

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