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Energy FinAnswer - New Construction/Major Renovation

Get information on Energy FinAnswer for new construction/major renovation projects below: 
How it works (program steps)
Letter of intent
How much are the incentives?
What are the technical services?
Who is eligible?
What qualifies and what doesn't?
When you get paid
Other companies that have used the program
How to contact us

You can also go straight to a list of all of the Energy FinAnswer-related documents.

Here are the steps for new construction/major renovation 

 

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How much are the new construction/major renovation incentives?


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What are the technical services?
We'll provide at no cost to you, the energy analysis and a post-installation calculation of annual savings for the project as installed and operating. The services vary by project type and scope.

Energy code applies
(whole building approach)

Energy code does not apply or building will not exceed code by 10% (system/measure approach)

Design assistance - services help your design team incorporate energy efficiency measures into the construction documents.

Goal - whole building at least 10 percent better than code.

Note: Design team incentives may be available.

Energy analysis - services identify energy efficiency opportunities and quantify savings and costs. The analysis is vendor-neutral and investment-grade, so you'll have information to guide your implementation decision and funding approval process.

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Who is eligible?
All commercial, industrial and agricultural customers in California are eligible.

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Companies that have used the program

Facility

Energy savings
kwh/year

Money saved
(at $0.047/kwh)
$/year

Albertsons

369,120

$17,349

Dairies

219,126

$10,299

Shields Bag and Printing 1,764,633 $82,938
 

Note: We offer incentives for lighting, premium efficiency motors, HVAC and other upgrades under another program, FinAnswer Express.

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What qualifies?

Planned installation of proven technologies that:

  • increase electric energy efficiency
  • exceed code requirements or industry standards


And what does not qualify?

  • some projects already in progress
  • projects involving fuel switching

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When will you be paid?
For projects with an executed incentive agreement the incentive is paid within 45 days after completion of the post-installation inspection report.

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You're in charge
Remember, once you make a commitment, you remain in control. You choose the technologies and the manufacturers you want to use. You choose the contractors with whom you'll be working. From analysis through installation, we will work within your planning and construction schedules. Think of us as an extension of your own team — there to offer information, confirmation and options for your decision making.

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Before you start your project:

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If you still have questions, we have a list of frequently asked questions with more program details. We also have energy efficiency information specifically for design professionals.

Program and related information
Here's
a list of brochures, case studies and other helpful information.

    

Overview of incentive programs for California businesses
Energy FinAnswer brochure
  Case Study: Albertsons
Case Study: Dairies
Case Study: Roche Fruit Company, Inc.
   California program tariff
Engineering firms under contract with Pacific Power to provide program services

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