Home Sustainability for Businesses - Energy ENERGY CONSERVATION FOR BUSINESSES Energy Businesses in Lake Forest have options to finance and increase energy efficiency for their offices and/or business locations, including informational resources, rebates, loans and other programs with partner agencies. Here are energy saving programs for businesses in Lake Forest: For Large Commercial and Multifamily Buildings CEC Building Energy Benchmarking Program The CEC Building Energy Benchmarking Program requires owners of large commercial and multifamily buildings to report energy use to the California Energy Commission by June 1 annually. Benchmarking involves tracking energy performance against a standard. Under this program, energy use intensity is calculated by dividing the building’s energy use by its square footage. This number serves as a baseline to compare the building’s efficiency to previous years or to similar buildings. Link: https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-benchmarking-program Energy Efficiency Programs Southern California Edison (SCE) offers the following programs for businesses: SCE Energy Manager: SCE Energy Manager can help save energy, time, and money. The easy-to-use web-based tool provides businesses with valuable information. Link: https://www.sce.com/business/tools/energy-manager Third-Party Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs in SCE’s Service Territory: Energy Efficiency (EE) programs can help save energy and contribute to a clean energy future. Direct contact with a third-party company (i.e., not affiliated with SCE) is possible for many of these programs. more information about the various third-party programs listed below can help in conserving energy and lowering energy costs. Link: https://www.sce.com/business/savings-incentives/third-party-energy-efficiency-programs Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) offers the following programs for businesses: Energy Efficiency Contracted Programs: Learn about the programs SoCal Gas offers to help customers use energy more efficiently. Link: https://www.socalgas.com/savings/energy-saving-tips-and-tools/energy-efficiency-contracted-programs Energy Saving Tips and Tools: SoCal Gas provides a list of tips and strategies to save energy for your business. Link: https://www.socalgas.com/for-your-business/energy-savings/tips-and-tools Rebates and Cost Savings Southern California Edison (SCE) offers the following programs businesses: On-Bill Financing: SCE On-Bill Financing program helps businesses fund efficiency projects over time. Through this program, businesses may qualify for loans to implement eligible measures and upgrades, then repay in monthly installments through their utility bill, with no interest or fees. In some cases, businesses may combine this program with additional financial incentives that offer them even greater access to an efficient future. Link: https://www.sce.com/business/tools/on-bill-financing GoGreen Business Energy Financing: The State administered GoGreen Business Energy Financing program can fund the energy efficiency upgrades that businesses may have in mind. Through GoGreen Business Energy, private financing companies offer attractive rates and terms on leases, energy service agreements and loans to upgrade the property’s HVAC, windows, lighting, refrigeration, controls and more. Financing can include non-energy improvements, like remodeling and landscaping, and businesses don’t need to own the building to qualify. Businesses may also combine GoGreen Business Energy with On-Bill Financing and SCE rebates for even more savings. Link: https://www.sce.com/business/tools/Financing-Programs Capacity Bidding Program (CBP) & CBP Aggregators: Through this internet-based program, businesses can earn payments for agreeing to reduce their energy use during Capacity Bidding Program (CPB) events, which helps ease the stress on the electrical grid when resources become constrained. Link: https://www.sce.com/business/savings-incentives/demand-response/demand-responces-aggregator Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) offers rebates to businesses who participate in the following programs: Business Equipment Rebates: Search and apply for available rebates on qualifying energy-efficient equipment. Link: www.socalgas.com/business/savings/equipment-rebates Energy Efficient Financing: Learn about SoCal Gas energy-efficiency financing opportunities. Link: https://www.socalgas.com/business/savings/energy-saving-tips-and-tools/energy-efficiency-programs/financing Zero Percent On-Bill Financing: Learn about interest-free financing on qualifying energy-efficiency projects for your business. Link: https://www.socalgas.com/business/savings/energy-saving-tips-and-tools/energy-efficiency-programs/zero-percent-financing SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability Home Air Quality for Residents Energy for Residents Transportation for Residents Air Quality for Businesses Green Building for Businesses Transportation for Businesses