Complete Energy Solutions

Lighting 

• SMUD incentive:
• $0.11 per kWh saved for lighting-only projects
• $0.16 per kWh saved when lighting project is combined with at least one other measure category
• Promote safety and security on the interior and exterior of buildings
• Create a more productive and comfortable workspace
• Increase visual appeal of retail and office environments
• Reduce energy and maintenance costs

Refrigeration

• Improve sales by enhancing product appearance
• Avoid risk of losing valuable inventory due to temperature issues with old equipment
• Extend life of the equipment
• Significantly reduce energy and maintenance costs

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

• SMUD incentives:
• $550 per ton for packaged and split-system heat pumps (3-20 tons) when you replace gas equipment (lower incentives available for electric resistance replacements)
• $2,000 per unit for infrastructure support
• $750 permit allowance
• Improve comfort and air quality
• Reduce noise from HVAC system by installing new, quieter equipment
• Improve ventilation
• Reduce energy consumption and lower energy costs
• Install smart thermostats to use electricity more efficiently

Water heating

• SMUD incentives:
• $1,500 for residential size heat pump water heater when you replace gas equipment (lower incentives available for electric resistance replacements)
• $4,000 for commercial size heat pump water heater when you replace gas equipment (lower incentives available for electric resistance replacements)
• $2,000 for infrastructure support
• $750 permit allowance
• Improve resiliency and avoid failure of old equipment
• Reduce energy use for water heating and lower energy costs

Cooking (e.g. ENERGY STAR® commercial ovens)

• SMUD incentives:
• $1,500 for residential size heat pump water heater when you replace gas equipment (lower incentives available for electric resistance replacements)
• $4,000 for commercial size heat pump water heater when you replace gas equipment (lower incentives available for electric resistance replacements)
• $2,000 per unit for infrastructure support
• $750 permit allowance
• Improve safety by upgrading old equipment
• Reduce energy and maintenance costs
• Save additional energy by downsizing and slowing down exhaust fans
• Increase efficiency and improve operations
• Decrease production time

Go Electric

• Upgrade from gas equipment to more advanced, cleaner electric alternatives
• Reduce energy costs by installing more efficient electric equipment
  • Heat pump water heaters and HVAC heat pumps can be more than three times more efficient than gas-fired units.
  • Induction cooktops are more energy efficient and safer than gas alternatives. They produce zero kitchen pollution and waste less heat, so your kitchen stays cooler.
• Have one electric utility provider and eliminate the need for gas service
• Receive a bonus incentive for upgrading from gas to electric equipment

Plug loads

• Reduce plug loads by installing measures like advanced power strips and vending machines controls
• Reduce energy bills by turning off loads when equipment is not needed
• Protect electronics from surges
• Prevent fires and overheating

Electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment

• SMUD incentives:
• $4,500 per handle installed
• $1,000 to $5,000 per project for infrastructure upgrades to support increased electrical load (requires SMUD evaluation to qualify)
• Install charging stations on your property and receive an incentive from SMUD
• Boost customer traffic by providing EV charging equipment
• Possibly increase revenue and sales due to increased customer traffic

PowerDirect® automated demand response and smart thermostats

• SMUD incentives:
• $175 per smart thermostat (up to 30 thermostats)
• $28/season per smart thermostat for ADR participation (up to 30 thermostats)
• Integrate SMUD’s automated demand response technology with smart thermostats to use electricity more efficiently
• Increase your bottom line as you save electricity
• Manage systems automatically to reduce electricity consumption in times of high demand
• Run your business more efficiently and improve system performance and productivity

Submit an inquiry below to learn if your business is a good fit for CES. Our program staff will reach out to answer your questions and review available incentives.

If you’re ready to start your CES project, please submit an application to the program. Visit our Customer Portal and follow these two steps to apply:

1. Create your Customer Energy Solutions profile in the Customer Portal.
2. Submit a validation application for the site where you would like the site assessment to take place.

For Go Electric projects, the CES team will request a recent copy of your gas bill.

If you have any questions, email CES@TRCcompanies.com or call 1-844-529-4084.