Custom Retrofit
Save carbon, energy, and money with SMUD Custom Retrofit program. Incentives are available for both electrification and energy efficiency projects in existing non-residential buildings. Combined electrification and energy efficiency incentives can be up to $250,000.
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Go Electric Business
Our commitment to the environment is evident every day. It’s a part of our DNA. We are always looking to reduce our impact on the environment, improve regional air quality and conserve resources for future generations. Our energy efficiency programs include incentives to convert commercial natural gas fired appliances to efficient heat pump and induction technologies. Learn about our incentives.
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For complete program rules and restrictions or to begin the application process, please contact us: CustomRetrofit@smud.org or 1-916-732-5095.
- Custom Retrofit incentives are available for equipment replacements or upgrades in existing buildings (see Integrated Design Solutions for commercial new construction incentives)
- Go Electric (converting gas-fired equipment to electric) and Energy Efficiency projects are eligible
- All projects must be pre-approved by SMUD prior to installation
- Incentives are first come, first serve
- Review our Advanced Commercial Solutions Procedures Manual for the latest program rules
"Go Electric" Gas to Electric Conversions
- Heat pump water heating
- Heat pump space heating
- Heat recovery chillers
- Other customized solutions that displace gas consumption
Incentives:
- $0.30/kWh- equivalent annual site energy reduction
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $150,000, whichever is less
Heating and Cooling Systems
- High-efficiency chiller replacements
- Packaged air conditioners and heat pumps
- Evaporative cooling units
- Data center cooling optimization
- Variable speed drives on pump motors
- Controls and energy management systems for HVAC equipment
- Cooling tower upgrades
Incentives:
- $0.15/kWh annual energy reduction
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
LED Lighting & Controls
- New interior and exterior lighting and controls
- Lighting and controls retrofits
- Daylighting systems and dimmable fixtures
- All fixtures must be listed on the Design Lights Consortium's Qualified Products list at designlights.org
Incentives:
- $0.10/kWh annual energy reduction
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
Refrigeration
- High-efficiency chiller replacements
- Complete subsystem replacements
- Electric chiller heat reclaim
- Evaporator fan controls
- Motors and controllers
Incentives:
- $0.15/kWh annual energy reduction incentive
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
Industrial Process Applications
- Upgrades to industrial fans, pumps, and air compressors
- Industrial refrigeration
- Vacuum pumps/variable-speed drives
- Injection molding machines
- Data center cooling controls
Incentives:
- $0.15/kWh annual energy reduction
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
Pump Energy Assessment Program
- Pre/post testing incentive on the installation and monitoring of qualifying energy-saving pump or system improvement
- Applies to pumps greater that 25HP and their associated systems
Incentives:
- $0.15/kWh annual energy reduction
- $500 incentive per pump provided for pre/post-monitoring of pumps successfully completing the program
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
Retrocommissioning (RCx)
- Optimize existing systems and controls in commercial and industrial settings
- Commercial buildings must have centralized EMS with some trending capability
Incentives:
- $0.08/kWh annual energy reduction
- Two-part incentive:
- Upon installation of physical measures, SMUD pays 50% of predicted incentive
- After a monitoring period, SMUD will pay an incentive of up to 50% of the predicted incentive
- Total incentive limited to up to 50% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
Compressed Air Leak Detection and Repair
- Optimize performance of compressed air systems in industrial settings
- Applies to compressors greater than 25HP and their associated systems
- Contractors completing leak survey and leak repair and must demonstrate suitable experience and be approved by SMUD prior to performing work
Incentives:
- $0.08/kWh annual energy reduction
- Total incentive limited to up to 100% of project cost or $100,000, whichever is less
- Measures installed before the project was approved
- Power factor correction or power conditioning equipment
- Technologies that fail to meet or exceed federal and state minimum standards
- Measures that are not permanently installed and can be easily removed
- Solar water heating
- Building envelope measures
- Pre-owned equipment
- Duty cyclers
- Plus more. For a complete list, see Appendix I of the ACS Procedures Manual.
Find a contractor
Are you a commercial customer looking for a SMUD participating contractor to install energy efficiency or building electrification upgrades at your business?
Join the SMUD Contractor Network
Are you a commercial contractor interested in joining our contractor network? We provide our customers with a list of contractors who are properly licensed, meet participation requirements and agree to install products that meet minimum efficiency requirements and specifications. Participating contractors agree to design and install equipment and products in a professional workmanship manner and ensure customer satisfaction.
Questions?
Contact CommercialContractorNetwork@smud.org.