Pacific Gas and Electric Company provides several energy-efficiency program cash incentives and services for residential and business customers. There may be other utility rate-funded Public Goods Charge (PGC) programs offered by third-party entities in your area that may provide cash incentives or services for the same energy-efficiency measures you are considering. In these cases, you may receive incentives or services for the same measures from only one PGC-funded program.
Commercial
Many utilities are helping their customers buy and install efficient lighting equipment as part of demand-side management (DSM) programs. This way of reducing electricity demand benefits the utility because it allows the utility to put off building expensive new power plants. The incentive and rebate information provided below is correct at the time of publication. Please check with PG&E for up-to-date information.
In partnership with PG&E, RCEA provides an Energy Watch program in Humboldt County for 2010-2012. This includes a Small Business Direct Install program to deliver incentives for a wide variety of lighting retrofits for commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. While funding lasts, the program offers enhanced incentives over standard utility offerings, along with turnkey project management and negotiated pricing with installation contractors and distributors. Visit our Small Business Direct Install webpage for more information.
PG&E’s Business Rebate program is available to small- and medium-sized, non-residential customers with valid Pacific Gas and Electric Company commercial, industrial, agricultural or gas accounts. The program offers a wide range of rebates for compact fluorescent lamps, T-8 fluorescent fixtures, occupancy sensors, LED exit signs and more. Visit their Rebates, Incentives and Resources page to review various rebate catalogs, then apply using their application form or the online eRebates tool.
Residential
In partnership with PG&E, RCEA provides an Energy Watch program in Humboldt County for 2010-2012. This program provides the best financial incentive of all: free! The Residential Direct Install program delivers free measures to participating households, on an exchange basis to swap outdated inefficient lights with high-efficiency versions. Example measures include compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), torchieres, LED holiday lights, and low-flow aerators. Exchanges may occur during door-to-door neighborhood events, public events such as fairs, or at specified locations throughout the year. Visit the Residential Direct Install Program page for more information.
PG&E residential lighting rebates are being offered to PG&E electric customers from January 1 2010 – December 31, 2012 while funding is available.
A variety of energy-efficient lighting products include a PG&E instant rebate already discounted from the purchase price, so you receive the rebate automatically without the need for paperwork. Once at the store, look for products with these stickers on them. Some merchants may display signage instead of individual product stickers, so keep an eye open for their displays. You can also search for participating retailers in your area.
Currently PG&E provides residential rebates for:
Visit Energy Star for more information on qualified CFL products.
Remember to Recycle
All fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of mercury, which is a hazardous substance. Like batteries, paint, cleaners, and other hazardous materials, as of February 2006 California law states that you must properly recycle these lamps to keep the mercury from contaminating our environment. RCEA is collaborating with others on a Take It Back campaign to keep fluorescent lights out of the trash. If you are outside of Humboldt, visit the California Department of Toxic Substances Control or the earth911 website to find other locations.
