PG&E - Multifamily Residential Energy Savings Rebate Program

August 11, 2023

Summary

PG&E offers rebates for owners and managers of multi-family properties of five or more units. The program offers multifamily property owners a no-cost energy assessment, energy-saving building upgrades, and incentives for energy-saving products installed. Eligible properties are within the PG&E service area with an active PG&E electric or gas account. Eligible properties include:

  • Attached residences w/ 5+ units
  • Condos/townhomes/plex properties
  • Apartment buildings
  • Assisted living
  • Common areas

Pre-determined rebate amounts can be found at the above link. Additional custom projects are eligible for rebates following approval. See program website for details.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: California
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://multifamilyesp.com/
Administrator: PG&E
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls
  • Motor VFDs
  • Other EE
  • Pool Pumps
Incentive Amount: Upgrade Incentives
Auto-diverting Tub Spout w/ Thermostatic Shut-Off Showerhead - $40/unit
Domestic Hot WAter Loop Controller - $20/unit
Heat Pump Water Heater - $300/unit
High Performance Circulator Pump - $50/unit
Low Flow Shower Head - $5 - $15/unit (1.7 - 1.0 GPM)
Thermostatic Shower Spout w/ Low Flow Shower Head - $15 - $25/unit (1.5 - 1.0 GPM)
Ductless Minisplit Heat Pump - $177 - $247/ton (15 - 18 SEER Rating)
Gas Fireplace - $60 - $120/unit
High Efficiency Furnace w/ Variable Speed Motor - $19 - $56/unit (92% - 95% AFUE)
ENERGY STAR Room AC - $10 - $20/unit
Smart Thermostat - $50/unit
Equipment Requirements: See program website for complete details

Incentives

This program has 4 incentives
Technologies: Water Heaters, Heat pumps
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 300.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Heat pumps
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 177.00 $/ton, The incentive has a minimum of 247.00 $/ton
Technologies: Air conditioners
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive has a maximum of 10.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 20.00 $/Unit
Technologies: Programmable Thermostats
Sectors: Multifamily Residential
Parameters: The incentive is 50.00 $/Unit

Contact

Name: Multifamily Energy Savings Program
Organization: PG&E
Address:
Phone: (833) 987-
Email: multifamilyesp@trccompanies.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.