SCE Commercial Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP)
Southern California Edison (SCE)
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SCE pays you back for every energy-efficient upgrade
Southern California Edison's Commercial Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) provides rebates and incentives to SCE commercial and industrial customers who install qualifying energy-efficient equipment and systems. Administered by Willdan Energy Solutions, CEEP covers HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, motors, and custom industrial solutions. Available to all non-residential SCE customers in the greater Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and portions of Ventura and San Diego counties service territory.
- Funding type
- Program
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $100
- Realistic amount
- Small businesses typically receive $1,000–$15,000 for combined lighting and HVAC upgrades. Refrigeration-heavy businesse…
- Deadline
- Rolling — applications must be submitted by 3/31/2026 for the current program cycle
- Status
- active
- States
- CA
- Payment model
- reimbursement
Who qualifies
- Must be an active SCE commercial or industrial electric account holder
- Installation address must be within SCE's service territory in Southern California
- Equipment must be a qualifying energy-efficient model meeting published minimum specifications
- New installation or eligible replacement of existing equipment (not repairs)
- Post-installation documentation must be submitted to Willdan Energy Solutions within the program cycle deadline
Hard requirements
- Location restriction: SCE service territory — Southern California
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- HVAC systems (rooftop units, variable refrigerant flow, heat pumps, chiller plants)
- Commercial LED lighting and controls
- Refrigeration equipment and controls for food service, grocery, and cold storage
- Electric motors and variable frequency drives
- Building envelope improvements (insulation, cool roofs, window film)
- Energy management systems and smart controls
- Custom industrial process improvements
Ineligible expenses
- Residential equipment or accounts
- Equipment not meeting minimum efficiency specifications
- Repairs to existing equipment
- Solar PV or battery storage (separate SCE programs)
- Equipment outside SCE service territory
How to apply
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1
Review SCE Express Solutions catalog or request custom assessment
For prescriptive rebates, check sce.com/rebates for eligible equipment and rebate amounts. For large projects or non-standard equipment, contact Willdan Energy Solutions at willdanefficiency.com/rebates for a custom project evaluation.
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2
Install qualifying equipment
Purchase and install qualifying equipment. Retain all purchase invoices, installation records, and equipment specifications (model number, serial number, efficiency rating).
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3
Submit application to Willdan
Submit the completed rebate application through Willdan Energy Solutions' portal at willdanefficiency.com/rebates. Attach invoices, equipment cut sheets, and SCE account information. Deadline: March 31, 2026 for the current cycle.
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Inspection and payment
Willdan may conduct a site inspection for larger projects. After approval, SCE issues a rebate check within 6-8 weeks.
Contact Willdan early for large HVAC or custom industrial projects — pre-approval before installation is recommended to confirm eligibility and lock in rebate amounts before funding runs out.
Deadline & timing
All required post-installation documentation for the current program cycle must be submitted to Willdan by March 31, 2026. A new program cycle typically begins April 1. Post-installation submission required; pre-installation notification recommended for large custom projects.
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