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K-12 Schools Rebate CatalogSaving energy for a brighter future

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business

Considering a new construction or upgrade project?

You may be eligible for incentives through programs offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to encourage high-performance new building design and energy-efficient equipment retrofits for commercial buildings. Contact your PG&E Account Representative early in the design process of your project to identify available funding, receive program information specific to your project needs, and enhance your project's overall energy efficiency potential. For more information, please contact your PG&E Account Representative. You may also visit www.pge.com/cnc for information about new construction, or go to www.pge.com/ moneybacksolutions to learn more about incentives.

Want to save money and help the environment?

As a PG&E customer, you may be eligible to participate in Demand Response incentive programs. These programs are designed to be both fiscally- and environmentally-responsible ways to respond to occasional peak demand periods of energy use. They also offer incentives to businesses that volunteer and participate by temporarily reducing their electricity use when demand could outpace supply. Refer to www.pge.com/demandresponse for more information or call our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.

Interested in money back solutions for your food service facility?

PG&E offers a variety of helpful solutions for food service customers (restaurants, cafeterias, etc.), such as appliance rebates, incentives, audits, and information on energy-efficient commercial equipment. Visit www.pge.com/foodservice to download our latest Food Service Rebate Catalog and to learn about our many food service programs.

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BOILERS AND WATER HEATINGLarge Domestic Hot Water Boilers 2

Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters 3

Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters 3

Space Heating Boilers 4

Commercial Pool and Spa Heaters 4

BUSINESS COMPUTINGNetwork Desktop Computer Power Management Software 5

Plug Load Occupancy Sensors 5

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTSWindow Film 6

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Natural Gas Furnaces 7

Package Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Package Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) 8

Central Natural Gas Furnaces with Built-In Variable-Speed Motors (VSM) 8

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for HVAC Fans 9

Replacement Multiple-Speed Brushless Permanent Magnet Blower Motors 9

LIGHTING

FixturesInterior High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixtures 10

High Bay Compact Fluorescent Fixtures 12

Interior Induction Fixtures 13

Exterior Induction Fixtures 14

Bi-Level Stairwell and Hallway Fixtures 15

LampsLow- or Reduced-Wattage T8 Systems (25 and 28 watt) 15

Accent and Directional LightingScrew-In Compact Fluorescent Reflector Lamps 16

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Accent, Surface, Pendant, Track and Recessed Downlight Fixtures 16

ControlsOccupancy Sensors 17

Exterior Photocells 18

Interior Time Clocks 18

REFRIGERATION AND FOOD SERVICEAnti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls 19

Auto-Closers for Walk-In Coolers or Freezer Doors 19

Efficient Evaporator Fan Motors 20

Evaporator Fan Controllers for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 20

Strip Curtains 21

Vending Machine Controllers 22

Commercial Kitchen Demand Ventilation Controls (Electric) 22

DEFINITIONS 24

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Learn more about PG&E’s money back solutions for K-12 schools at www.pge.com/schools. You may also apply for or check the status of your rebate online through eRebates at www.pge.com/mybusiness/erebates. For our most up-to-date rebate catalogs, visit www.pge.com/businessrebates, or call our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.

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Carefully read the specifications below to ensure that you are installing qualifying products. All PG&E incentives apply towards the purchase of new or replacement energy-efficient equipment. Used or rebuilt equipment is not eligible, and customers must include proof that the appliances meet all the required energy efficiency specifications. Please note that funding for these programs is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are exhausted or the program ends, whichever comes first. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice, and additional terms and conditions apply.

For our most up-to-date catalogs, please visit www.pge.com/businessrebates.

Boilers and Water Heating

Large Domestic Hot Water Boilers

Requirements:• Only boilers with an input rating greater than 75,000 Btu/h

qualify.

• Must meet a minimum thermal efficiency of 84 percent or higher.

• Manufacturer’s specification sheet documenting the input rating and efficiency of the boiler must be included with your application.

• Installation address must have a commercial natural gas account with PG&E.

• Must be a commercial end-use customer.

Rebate Rebate/Code Description Unit Measure

H105 Large Domestic Hot Water Boiler $1.50/MBtu/h

Exclusions:• Cannot be used for space conditioning.

• Cannot be used for industrial (process) end-use.

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Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Requirements:• Electric storage water heater must have an Energy Factor

(EF) of 2.0 or greater.

• Capacity must be 40 gallons or more.

• Must be new and meet or exceed all applicable local, state and federal standards.

• Only residential-style electric storage water heaters qualify for this rebate. Go to www.energystar.gov for a list of ENERGY STAR®-qualifying water heaters that meet or exceed the EF requirements.

• Check with your contractor for installation requirements for your installation address.

• Installation address must have a commercial electric account with PG&E.


Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters

Requirements:• Gas storage water heater must have an Energy Factor (EF)

of 0.67 or greater.

• Capacity must be 40 gallons or more.

• Must be new and meet or exceed all applicable local, state and federal standards.

• Check with your contractor for installation requirements for your installation address.

• Go to www.energystar.gov for a list of ENERGY STAR-qualifying water heaters that meet or exceed the EF requirements.

• Installation address must have a commercial gas account with PG&E.


Exclusions:Instantaneous or tankless water heaters do not qualify for this rebate.


HA47 ENERGY STAR Electric Heat Pump $500/unit Water Heater EF of 2.0 or greater


HA58 ENERGY STAR High-Efficiency Gas $200/unit Storage Water Heater EF of 0.67 or greater

Exclusions:Instantaneous or tankless water heaters do not qualify for this rebate.


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Commercial Pool and Spa Heaters

Requirements:• Must replace existing commercial pool heater.

• Must be certified to meet the following requirements:

§ Must be equal to or greater than 84 percent thermal efficiency.

§ Must have an on/off switch and have no pilot light.

• Go to www.appliances.energy.ca.gov/quicksearch.aspx and select the “Pool Products” category for a list of qualifying products with a thermal efficiency of 84 percent or greater.


H111 Small Water Boiler for Space Heating $.25/MBtu/h

H112 Small Steam Boiler for Space Heating $.25/MBtu/h

H113 Large Steam or Water Boiler for $.25/MBtu/h Space Heating

H746 Space Heater Boiler $2/MBtu/h


H103 Commercial Pool and Spa Heater $2/MBtu/h

Space Heater Input Rating Required EfficiencyType (all exceed Title 20 & 24 standards)

Small Water < 300 MBtu/h AFUE of ≥ 82%

Small Steam < 300 MBtu/h AFUE of ≥ 77%

Large Steam 300 MBtu/h– Thermal efficiencyor Water 5,000 MBtu/h of ≥ 84%

Condensing < 5,000 MBtu/h Thermal efficiency of ≥ 92%

Space Heater Boiler Table

Space Heating Boilers

Requirements:• Must be used for space heating to induce human comfort,

as defined by the California Energy Commission Title 20 and 24 standards.

• Must meet efficiency requirements based on input ratings and types shown in the Space Heater Boiler Table below.

• Must include a manufacturer’s specification sheet documenting the boiler type, input rating and efficiency rating with your application.


Boilers and Water Heating (continued)

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Business Computing

Network Desktop Computer Power Management Software

Requirements:• This rebate is for control of desktop computers only.

• In order to qualify for this rebate, customers must install qualifying software which can be found on the list at www.pge.com/powermanagementsoftware. Please note that some software is only compatible with specific operating systems.

• Installation must allow centralized, server-level control of the power management settings (sleep mode and shutdown) of the desktop computers on a distributed network.

• The software must have a reporting feature that allows monitoring and validation of energy savings.

• Customers must agree to keep the software installed and operating for a period of five years from the initial installation date.

• A printed copy of a report generated directly from the installed network power management software must be included with your application that shows:

§ The location (installation address) of desktop computers that are being controlled by the system.

§ The number of desktop computers that are being controlled by the system, grouped and totaled by each location.

• Qualifying software must result from one of the following:

§ A new installation, where none previously existed.

§ An upgrade of an operating system or other network support software where the desktop computer power management function did not previously exist.

• To be eligible customers must allow PG&E onsite access to their site to verify:

§ The installation of the software.

§ The location of the installed control software (at the server level).

§ The number of desktop computers controlled by the system.


Exclusions:This rebate does not apply to software that controls laptops or laptop stations.


M03 Network Desktop Computer $15/desktop Power Management Software computer

Plug Load Occupancy Sensors(Power strip or plug-in outlet cover with built-in occupancy sensor)The plug load occupancy sensor is installed in an office or cubicle to control the office equipment and task lighting when the space is unoccupied. The sensor, plugs and switches are mounted in a single unit which can control power to devices such as computers, printers and task lamps.

Requirements:• Only passive infrared and/or ultrasonic detectors

are eligible.

• Plug load sensors must control electricity using equipment in offices or cubicles, including shared copiers and/or printers.



L65 Plug Load Occupancy Sensors $15/sensor


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General Improvements

Window Film

Requirements:• Must have a minimum five-year manufacturer’s warranty.

• Must be applied to clear, single-pane glass and have either:

§ A Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) value of 0.39 or less.

§ A SHGC value of 0.47 or less and a Visible Transmittance (VT) to SHGC ratio greater than 1.3 (VT divided by SHGC).

• Space must be cooled by a vapor-compression air conditioner.

• If the window film is applied to windows with existing film:

§ Existing film must be removed before new film installation.

§ Existing film needs to have been installed at least 13 years prior, and documentation must be provided which proves this minimum age.


Exclusions:• Evaporative-cooled spaces do not qualify.

• No windows with northern exposure (+/- 45 degrees of due North).

• No dual-pane glass.

Application Process:• Confirm that the SHGC, Shading Coefficient (SC), VT

specifications and square footage installed are documented on your invoice. To convert SC (if listed on product) to SHGC, multiply SC x 0.87. If SC is listed in percent form (%), convert it to a decimal form before multiplying.

• Submit a copy of the warranty with your application.


B07 Window Film $1.35/sq. ft.

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Central Natural Gas Furnaces

Requirements:• To qualify, the central natural gas forced air furnace must

have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of:

§ 95 percent to 96.9 percent for the $150 rebate.

§ 97 percent or greater for the $250 rebate.

• Only residential furnaces installed in a small commercial setting qualify for this rebate. Go to www.ahrinet.org for a list of qualifying products that meet or exceed the requirements in the table to the right.



SA17 Central Natural Gas Furnace $150/unit 95%–96.9% AFUE

SA19 Central Natural Gas Furnace $250/unit ≥ 97% AFUE


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HVAC (continued)


SA16 Central Natural Gas Furnace $200/unit 95%–96.9% AFUE with built-in VSM CZ restrictions apply

SA18 Central Natural Gas Furnace $300/unit 97% AFUE with built-in VSM CZ restrictions apply

Central Natural Gas Furnaces with Built-In Variable-Speed Motors (VSM)

Requirements:• The central natural gas forced air furnace with built-in

variable-speed motor must have an AFUE rating of:

§ 95 percent to 96.9 percent for the $200 rebate.

§ 97 percent or greater for the $300 rebate.

• Only available to businesses located in climate zones (CZ) 11, 12 or 13. Go to www.pge.com/climatezones to find your climate zone.

• Only residential furnaces installed in a small commercial setting qualify for the rebate. Go to www.ahrinet.org for a list of qualifying products that meet or exceed the requirements in the table below.

• A brushless DC motor, also known as an electronically commutated motor (ECM), also qualifies for this rebate.

• Consult with a licensed contractor to verify that your furnace has a built-in VSM.

• Installation address must have both commercial natural gas and electric accounts with PG&E.

Unit Capacity for PTAC–Minimum PTHP–Minimum High-Efficiency PTAC/PTHP EER Ratio Value EER Ratio Value

≤ 7,000 Btu/h 11.29 11.177,001 Btu/h–15,000 Btu/h 10.27 10.15> 15,000 Btu/h 9.25 9.13

PTAC and PTHP Table


HA08 High-Efficiency Package Terminal $100/unit Air Conditioner (PTAC)

HA11 High-Efficiency Package Terminal $100/unit Heat Pump (PTHP)

Package Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Package Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP)PTACs and PTHPs are through-the-wall, self-contained units and are generally 2 tons (24,000 Btu/h) or less.

Requirements:• Must meet the applicable minimum Energy Efficiency

Ratio (EER) as stated in the table below.

• Must include a specification sheet that indicates the EER rating of the product installed with your application.


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Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for HVAC Fans

Requirements:• Drives must be applied to existing HVAC supply or return

air fans only.

• Eligible for a rebate only if throttling devices, such as inlet vanes or bypass dampers and throttling valves, are removed or permanently disabled.


Exclusions:• Fan size greater than 100 horsepower are not eligible

for this rebate.

• VFDs on cooling tower fans are not eligible for this rebate.

Replacement Multiple-Speed Brushless Permanent Magnet Blower Motors

Requirements:• Must replace the existing permanent split capacitor motor

for supply air blower with a new super-efficient direct replacement brushless permanent magnet blower motor with built-in controller.

• Motors must be 10 horsepower or less to be eligible for this rebate.

• Motor must be capable of plugging into existing control board.

• Only available to customers residing in climate zones (CZ) 11, 12 and 13. Go to www.pge.com/climatezones to find your climate zone.


Exclusions:A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is not eligible for this rebate. See applicable VFD rebate.


H148 Variable Frequency Drive for HVAC Fan $80/hp


H182 Replacement Multiple-Speed $50/unit Brushless Permanent Magnet Blower CZ restrictions apply


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Lighting

FIXTURES

Interior High Performance Linear Fluorescent FixturesTo qualify for this rebate, install new T5 or T8 linear fluorescent fixtures with advanced optical design and T5 ballast, or high-efficiency T8 ballast. All non-emergency T8 ballasts in the fixture must be ”Premium” ballasts according to the National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (NEMA), or High Performance T8 (HP T8) ballasts listed by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE). Fixtures may be used for new construction or for the replacement of existing fixtures (either on a one-for-one fixture replacement or for fixture redesign). Fixture may be either 2' x 4' or 2' x 2'.

Requirements:• New fixtures or new retrofit kits only, and only

certain combinations of lamp number and ballast factor are eligible.

• Fixture efficiency must exceed 80 percent.

• T8 measures are based on the savings provided by utilizing a one-lamp or two-lamp fixture instead of the industry-standard three-lamp fixture. Additional savings are realized if a RLO ballast is used instead of the standard, base-case NLO ballast. Please note that savings are reduced if a HLO or VHLO ballast is used.

• T5 measures are based on the savings provided by utilizing a two-lamp T5 fixture instead of the industry-standard three-lamp T8 fixture. Additional savings are realized if a NLO ballast is used instead of a HLO ballast. VHLO T5 ballasts are excluded due to insufficient savings relative to the base case.

• These rebates cannot be combined with rebates from other catalog measures or other programs claiming lighting savings.

• All 32-watt T8 lamps must be HPT8 or Super T8 lamps and listed on the qualified HP T8 lamp list at www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/lamps-ballasts.xls.

• All lamps must be rated as having 20,000 hours or greater average-rated lamp life based on 3 hours per start (when operated on program rapid-start ballasts).

• T5 HO and T8 VHO lamps must have Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 82 or greater.

• All T8 ballasts must be designated as “premium” by NEMA, or they must be listed as a HP electronic ballast on the spreadsheet found on the CEE web site at www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/lampss-ballasts.xls. T5 HO and T8 VHO fixtures must be program rapid-start ballasts.

Acronym Ballast Factor Name Ballast Factor Range

RLO Reduced Lighting Output BF ≤ 0.85

NLO Normal Light Output 0.85 < BF ≤ 0.95

HLO High Light Output 0.96 < BF ≤ 1.1

VHLO Very High Light Output 1.1 < BF

Ballast Factor may be any of the following:

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Rebate Number Fixture orCode of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate

LB20 2 Fixture NLO $17.50

LB24 2 Kit NLO $17.50

LB28 2 Fixture HLO $17.50

LB32 2 Kit HLO $17.50

T5 FIXTURES: 2' x 4'

Rebate Number Fixture orCode of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate


LB25 2 Kit NLO $17.50


LB33 2 Kit HLO $17.50


Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate

LB14 2 Fixture RLO $17.50

LB16 2 Kit RLO $17.50


LB22 2 Kit NLO $17.50


LB30 2 Kit HLO $17.50

LB34 1 Fixture NLO $20

LB36 1 Kit NLO $20

LB38 1 Fixture HLO $20

LB40 1 Kit HLO $20

LB42 1 Fixture VHLO $20

LB44 1 Kit VHLO $20

T8 FIXTURES: 2' x 4'Rebate Number Fixture or Code of Lamps Kit Ballast Factor Rebate

LB15 2 Fixture RLO $17.50

LB17 2 Kit RLO $17.50


LB23 2 Kit NLO $17.50


LB31 2 Kit HLO $17.50

LB35 1 Fixture NLO $20

LB37 1 Kit NLO $20

LB39 1 Fixture HLO $20

LB41 1 Kit HLO $20

LB43 1 Fixture VHLO $20

LB45 1 Kit VHLO $20


High Performance Linear Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Tables


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Lighting (continued)

High Bay Compact Fluorescent Fixtures

Requirements:• Only complete, new compact fluorescent fixtures qualify.

• New fixtures must not exceed the maximum “Replacement Fixture Wattage” listed in the Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table for each range of lamp wattage being replaced. Replacement fixture wattage is the total system wattage (lamp and ballast).

• Ballasts must have a power factor greater than or equal to 0.9.

• Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, low-pressure sodium, standard metal halide or pulse-start metal halide. Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L1022 rebate code).

• To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent and fluorescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on the lamp label.

• New exterior installations qualify if existing lamps are 100 watts or less.

• May qualify for an additional control(s) rebate through the “Occupancy Sensor” and/or “Exterior Photocells” category, provided all requirements are met.

Exclusions:• Other fixture configurations and exterior applications

greater than 100 watts will be considered under our Customized Retrofit Incentive program.

• Exterior installations and applications only qualify for rebate code LA00 (see table).

Rebate Existing Fixture Replacement Fixture Rebate/Code Wattage Wattage Unit Measure

L1014 Interior 400 watt ≤ 244 watt (Tier 1) $60/fixture

L1013 Interior 400 watt ≤ 360 watt (Tier 2) $35/fixture

L1022 Interior 176–399 watt ≤ 192 watt $25/fixture

L1021 Interior 101–175 watt ≤ 128 watt $20/fixture

L962 Interior ≤ 100 watt ≤ 70 watt $15/fixture

LA00 Exterior ≤ 100 watt ≤ 70 watt $10/fixture

Compact Fluorescent Fixtures Rebate Table

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Interior Induction Fixtures

Requirements:• Only complete, new induction fixtures or retrofit kits qualify

for this rebate.

• New fixtures must not exceed the maximum “Replacement Fixture Wattage” listed in the Interior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage.

• Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium and standard metal halide (or pulse-start metal halide). Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture equals a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L1025 rebate code).

• Any wattage incandescent lamp equal to or greater than 60 watts may be replaced by complete, new interior induction fixtures. To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on the lamp label.

• In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp.

• May qualify for an additional control(s) rebate through the “Occupancy Sensors” category, provided all requirements are met.

Example calculation: Interior induction fixture plus integrated sensor (rebate code L0270 for $90 and rebate code L1037 for $15) $90 + $15 = $105 total.

Exclusions:• Exterior installations and applications are typically

operating during non-peak hours and therefore do not qualify under this interior fixture category.

• Other fixture configurations may be considered under our Customized Retrofit Incentive Program.

Rebate Existing Fixture Replacement Rebate/Code Wattage Fixture Wattage Unit Measure

L0270 400 watt ≤ 250 watt (Tier 1) $90/fixture

L1026 400 watt ≤ 360 watt (Tier 2) $50/fixture

L1025 176–399 watt ≤ 180 watt $60/fixture


L1023 ≤ 100 watt ≤ 70 watt $25/fixture

Interior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table


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Rebate Existing Fixture Replacement Rebate/Code Wattage Fixture Wattage Unit Measure

L0265 400 watt ≤ 250 watt $90/fixture




L0262 ≤ 100 watt ≤ 70 watt $25/fixture

Exterior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table

Exterior Induction Fixtures

Requirements:• Applies only to complete, new induction fixtures or retrofit

kits, and retrofit kits must have the ballast separate from the lamp.

• New fixtures must not exceed the maximum “Replacement Fixture Wattage” listed in the Exterior Induction Fixtures Rebate Table to the right for each lamp being replaced. New lamp wattage is the total lamp-only wattage.

• Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement of incandescent or high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures including mercury vapor, high-pressure sodium, and standard metal halide or pulse-start metal halide. Existing lamp wattage is used rather than total fixture wattage (i.e., a 250-watt, high-pressure sodium fixture is a 250-watt base case and qualifies under the L0267 rebate code).

• Any wattage incandescent lamp 60 watts or greater may be replaced by complete new exterior induction fixtures.

• To calculate the base case wattage for incandescent fixtures with more than one lamp, multiply the number of lamps by the nominal lamp wattage as listed on lamp label.

• In all cases, the wattage of the replacement fixture must be less than the wattage of the existing lamp.

• May qualify for an additional controls rebate through the “Exterior Photocells” category, provided all requirements are met.

Exclusions:• Street and roadway installations do not qualify; please

refer to at www.pge.com/led for details about PG&E’s Street Light Program, or contact your PG&E Account Representative for more information.

• Pulse-start metal halide does not qualify.

• Screw-based retrofit kits do not qualify for this rebate.

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LAMPS

Low- or Reduced-Wattage T8 Systems (25 and 28 watt)

Requirements:Rebates are for the installation of 4-foot low wattage T8 lamps that replace 32-watt T8 lamps. Approved lamps can be found at www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/RW-lamps-ballasts.xls on the tab called “RW Lamp Update.”

Exclusions:Replacement lamps in this rebate category are not eligible for additional rebates through the “Interior Linear Fluorescent Fixtures” category.

Additional Details:Low-wattage T8 lamps are best used to replace First Generation 700 series 32 watt T8 lamps in existing lighting systems. Care should be taken to read manufacturer recommendations for ballast requirements and use in low temperatures.


L730 32 watt 28 watt $0.50/lamp

L863 32 watt 25 watt $1/lamp

Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage Fixtures

Requirements:• Only complete, new fluorescent fixtures with programmed-

start electronic ballasts and lamps that meet requirements in the “Second Generation T8 or T5 Linear Fluorescent Lamps with Electronic Ballasts” category qualify.

• Must be manufactured with fixture-body integrated occupancy sensors that control the individual fixture and meet UL requirements.

• All lamps must be pin-based fluorescent or another permanently-installed technology. Please note that screw-in lamps are not eligible for this rebate.

• Must include a passive infrared and/or ultrasonic occupancy sensor with a fail-safe feature in case the lamp fails due to a sensor failure.

• The fixture must operate at low-standby light levels during vacancy, and then switch to full light output upon occupancy.

• The fixture cannot exceed 35% of full wattage during unoccupied periods.

Exclusions:• Fixtures whose settings can be overridden are not eligible.

• Not eligible for additional rebates through the “Occupancy Sensors” rebate category.

Installation Process:Low-mode setting should be chosen so that the surface illumination levels are code compliant.


L733 Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage $15/fixture


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ACCENT and DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING

Screw-In Compact Fluorescent Reflector Lamps

Requirements:• Replace incandescent floodlights, recessed down lights,

and/or track lighting bulbs with a 14 to 28 watt compact fluorescent lamp (CFL).

• Screw-in compact fluorescent reflector lamps with integrated ballasts must be listed as ENERGY STAR®-qualified.

• Screw-in induction reflector lamps also qualify if it can be demonstrated that lamp performance is equivalent to ENERGY STAR rating minimums. Visit www.energystar.gov for more information.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Accent, Surface, Pendant, Track and Recessed Downlight Fixtures

Requirements:• Rebates are based on a one-for-one replacement

of incandescent or halogen fixtures up to 100 watts.

• The light emitting diodes (LEDs) must replace reflector-type incandescent, PAR halogen, or PAR halogen IR fixtures as a fully-integrated LED luminaire (complete retrofit kit).

• The LEDs must meet a minimum luminaire efficacy of 35 lm/w.

• All new LED fixtures must be on the ENERGY STAR-qualified product list or the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) qualified product list, and be listed with the Department of Energy Lighting Facts Program.

• Customers are responsible for verifying that new fixtures work with existing lighting controls.

• Downlights intended for installation in insulated ceilings shall be IC rated and be leak tested per ASTM E-283 standard test method to demonstrate no more than 2.0 cfm at 75 Pa pressure difference, and must display a label certifying “airtight” or a similar designation which shows accordance with this requirement.

Exclusions:Please note that screw-in LED lamps are not eligible for these rebates.


L1005 Screw-in, Compact Fluorescent, $4/lamp Reflector Lamps, 14–28 watt


LC29 ≥ 40 watt < 10 watt $15/fixture

LC25 41 to ≤ 65 watt ≥ 10–12 watt $20/fixture

LC23 66 to ≤ 100 watt > 12–25 watt $25/fixture

In 2013, PG&E will begin to offer incentives for LED directional replacement lamps through our electrical and lighting distributor partners. Please visit www.pge.com/led to get more information on all of our LED incentives.

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CONTROLS

Occupancy Sensors

Requirements:• This rebate applies to hardwired or wireless, battery-

powered or wireless, self-powered passive infrared and/or ultrasonic detectors that control interior lighting fixtures only. Self-contained, wall-box lighting sensors are defined as units without an exterior switch pack or relay that are designed to replace a standard wall switch.

• Fixture-integrated sensors are defined as units that are factory-installed in a lighting fixture and used in interior installations and they must control all lamps in the fixture.

• Controlled-wattage requirements, where applicable, are listed in the Occupancy Sensors Rebate Table.

Exclusions:Sensors for exterior installations do not qualify for this rebate.

Additional Process:New fixtures equipped with fixture-integrated sensors used in stairwells, hallways, or garages sometimes qualify through the “Bi-Level Stairwell/Hallway/Garage Fixtures” rebate category and not the “Occupancy Sensor” category, depending on their specifications. Please be sure that your product qualifies under the correct category.


L82 Wired Wallbox Switch $5/sensor

HA28 Wireless Wallbox Switch $5/sensor

L859 Wired Sensor Controlling < 500 watt $35/sensor

HA44 Wireless Sensor Controlling < 500 watt $35/sensor

L860 Wired Sensor Controlling > 500 watt $50/sensor

HA45 Wireless Sensor Controlling > 500 watt $50/sensor

L1037 Fixture Integrated High-Bay $15/sensor Occupancy Sensor Fixture Wattage ≥150 watt

L1038 Fixture Integrated Low-Bay $10/sensor Occupancy Sensor Fixture Wattage < 150 watt

Occupancy Sensors Rebate Table

Additional Details:• When used in conjunction with both T8 and T5 lamps,

program rapid-start ballasts are designed to provide maximum lamp life in frequent lamp applications such as in areas where occupancy sensor controls are used.

• When used in conjunction with T8 lamps, instant-start electronic ballasts are the most popular type of electronic ballast today because they provide maximum energy savings and start lamps without delay.


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Exterior Photocells

Requirements:Rebate applies to built-in or stand-alone twist-lock photoelectric cells that switch certain outdoor lighting loads on at dusk and off at dawn.

Exclusions:Interior installations do not qualify for this rebate.

Interior Time Clocks

Requirements:• Must control the on and off schedule of lighting equipment.

• All units must feature a minimum 3-hour battery back-up to avoid time loss during power outages.

Exclusions:Exterior installations do not qualify for this rebate.


L36 Photocells $10/photocell or Exterior fixture-controlled


L31 Time Clocks $15/time clock Interior

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Refrigeration and Food Service

Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls

Requirements:• Display refrigerators must be equipped with humidity-

sensing controls that reduce the amount of power supplied to the heaters.

• Must sense the relative humidity in the air surrounding the display case and reduce or turn off the anti-sweat heaters of the glass door (if applicable) and door frame during periods of low humidity.

• Equivalent technologies that reduce or turn off anti-sweat heaters depending on the level of condensation on the inner glass pane may qualify.

• Rebate amount is based on the linear footage of the display case.


Exclusions:Please note that this rebate cannot be used in conjunction with the rebate for New Refrigeration Display Case with Doors.

Auto-Closers for Walk-In Coolers or Freezer Doors

Requirements:• Must be applied to the main insulated door of a walk-in

cooler or freezer.

• Auto-closer must be able to firmly close the door when it is within one inch of full closure.



R7 Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls $25/linear ft.


R79 Auto-Closers for Walk-In Cooler Doors $75/closer

R80 Auto-Closers for Walk-In Freezer Doors $75/closer


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Refrigeration and Food Services (continued)

Efficient Evaporator Fan Motors

Requirements:• Must replace existing standard efficiency shaded-pole

evaporator fan motors with Electronically Commutated Motors (ECM) in refrigerated display cases, walk-in coolers and freezers.


Exclusions:Please note that this rebate cannot be used in conjunction with the Evaporative Fan Controller for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers rebate.

Evaporator Fan Controllers for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers

Requirements:• Controller must reduce the airflow of evaporator fans in

walk-in coolers and freezers when the compressor cycles off and no refrigerant flows through the evaporator.

• Must manage a minimum fan load of 1/20 horsepower when the fan operates continuously at full speed.

• Must reduce fan motor power by at least 75 percent during the compressor off cycle.


Exclusions:Do not install if any of the following conditions apply:

• The compressor runs all the time with high-duty cycle.

• The evaporator fan does not run at full speed all the time.

• The evaporator fan motor runs on poly-phase power.

• The evaporator fan motor is not shaded-pole.

• Evaporator does not use off-cycle or time-off to defrost.


R145 Efficient Evaporator Fan Motor $35/motor ECM Display Case

R176 Efficient Evaporator Fan Motor $50/motor ECM Walk-In Cooler/Freezer


R53 Evaporator Fan Controller for $75/controller Walk-In Coolers and Freezers

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Strip Curtains

Requirements:• New strip curtains or plastic swinging doors must be

installed on doorways of refrigerated spaces (conditioned to less than 50° F).

• Rebate is based on the square footage of the doorway that the strip curtains are being installed in.

• Opening between the strip curtain and bottom of doorway must be no larger than 1 inch.

• Strips must have an overlay greater than 1 inch.


Exclusions:• Not available for replacement of existing strip curtains that

have remaining useful life (not missing one or more strips) or purchased within the last four years.

• Please note that strip curtains installed for compliance with regulatory requirements such as Title 20, Title 24 or USDA do not qualify for this rebate.


R2 Strip Curtains $3/sq. ft.


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Vending Machine Controllers

Requirements:• Only refrigerated vending machines that contain

nonperishable bottled and/or canned beverages qualify.

• Installed controller must include a passive infrared occupancy sensor to turn off fluorescent lights and compressor when surrounding area is unoccupied for 15 minutes or longer.

• Refurbished vending machines that include this technology are eligible for this rebate.


Commercial Kitchen Demand Ventilation Controls (Electric)

Requirements:• Must be a new commercial kitchen exhaust hood control

system that is installed in a new or an existing, dedicated commercial kitchen exhaust hood and make-up air system.

• The control system must be used in conjunction with variable-speed fan motor controls.

• Only pre-approved control systems will qualify for this incentive.


Application Process:A project installation worksheet must be submitted with your application. Worksheet can be downloaded from www.fishnick.com/saveenergy/rebates/ckv/.


R86 Vending Machine Controller $100/controller


F150 Demand Ventilation Control $350/exhaust fan hp Electric

Refrigeration and Food Services (continued)

Installation Process:Control logic should periodically power-up the machine at two-hour intervals to maintain product temperature.


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AFUE—Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency: Measures the percentage of fuel that is converted into usable heating energy. For example, a 90 percent AFUE furnace means that 90 percent of the fuel is used in heating your facility, while 10 percent escapes as exhaust with the combustion gases.

Bi-level Stairwell/Corridor Fixture: This type of lighting fixture is designed to reduce energy consumption while still providing appropriate illumination levels during occupied periods and emergency egress. When spaces are unoccupied, the fixture operates at low light levels.

Btu: British Thermal Unit, which refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Btu/h: British Thermal Units per Hour.

Bubble Diffusion: A laundry method of inserting ozone into water by continuously bubbling ozone directly into the drum of the washer throughout the wash cycle.

Candelabra Base: A smaller screw-in base for light bulbs with a 12-millimeter diameter, also referred to as an E12 base.

Conditioned Area/Space: Refers to an area being heated or cooled by your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

CZ—Climate Zones: Climate zones are based on energy use, temperature, weather and other factors. They are basically a set of geographic areas that are grouped according to similar climatic characteristics.

ECM—Electronically Commutated Motor: ECMs are synchronous motors that are powered by a DC electric source using an integrated inverter/switching power supply, producing an AC electric signal which drives the motor.

Edison Base: The most common screw-in base for light bulbs with a 26-millimeter diameter, also referred to as a E26 (or medium) base.

EER—Minimum Energy Efficiency Ratio: EER is the efficiency of the unit; it measures the number of cooling capacity in BTU per watt hour. The higher the EER rating, the higher the efficiency of the unit.

Definitions

EF—Energy Factor: The measure of a water heater’s efficiency. EF is based on recovery efficiency, standby losses and cycling losses. The higher the EF, the more efficient the water heater.

End-Use Customer: A customer who acquires energy for their own consumption.

ETL: ETL stands for the Electrical Testing Laboratory, which marks products of compliance to applicable electrical, gas and other safety standards. For more information, visit www.etl.com.

Fixture: Refers to new equipment being installed based on system wattage (lamp and ballast).

Fixture-Integrated Sensors: Occupancy sensors that are factory- or field-installed in a lighting fixture which are intended to control the lamps within that fixture.

High-Performance T8 Lamp: These high-performance lamps are also known as 800 series fixtures. Typically the third generation T8 lamps outperform first generation 700 series T8s in both lamp lumen output and longer lamp life.

Indoor Tank: Tank located in an enclosed indoor space, where it is not exposed to sun or wind.

K-Value: This refers to thermal conductivity and has a unit of Btu-inch per hour, per square foot, per degree Fahrenheit.

Low Temperature: For freezers, refrigerated space temperatures are considered “low” if they are below 32° F.

MBtu: 1,000 British Thermal Units.

MBtu/h: 1,000 British Thermal Units per Hour.

Medium Temperature: For coolers, refrigerated space temperatures are considered “medium” if they are between 32° F to 50° F.

NEMA Premium Ballasts: These are the most efficient fluorescent fixed output and dimmable electronics for T8 ballasts to be recognized by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

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PSIG: Refers to the pounds of steam pressure per square inch, as shown on a gauge. The steam system should have a steam pressure gauge attached which reads the pressure of the steam in the pipes. The pressure gauge will read out in pounds of pressure per square inch (PSIG).

R-Value: Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. A greater R-value corresponds with a greater insulating effectiveness.

Self-Contained Wall-Switch (Wall-Box) Lighting Sensors: Line voltage units that are designed to replace a standard wall switch without an additional switch/relay pack.

Shaded-Pole Motor: This type of motor is the original form of an AC single-phase induction motor.

Ton: A ton is the unit of measurement that is the cooling capacity of the system and is 12,000 Btu per hour.

UL—Underwriters Laboratory: An independent product safety certification organization. For more information, visit www.ul.com.

Venturi Injection: A laundry method of inserting ozone directly into the cold water supply line leading to a washer, using very high pressure.

Wall- or Ceiling-Mounted Sensor: This type of sensor is generally installed to control multiple fixtures in a zone. It typically requires a low-voltage switch and a relay pack, but may include line-voltage type sensor as well.

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More ways for your business to save money.

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• Sign up for Automated Benchmarking Service at www.pge.com/benchmarking, so that you can use the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager to track and compare your facility’s energy performance over time.

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• Find a suite of customized incentives for retrofitting outdated, inefficient equipment, as well as incentives to optimize existing equipment through retrocommissioning.

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