SoCalGas Program

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has partnered with WRCOG to support public sector customers in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through the Regional Energy Pathways (REP) program. In an effort to build on experiences and successes with the Local Government Partnership model, SoCalGas transitioned the Local Government Partnerships model into a Regional Energy Pathways program model.

One aspect of the REP Program is that SoCalGas contracts with regional agencies, known as REP Ambassadors, who will serve as an extension of staff to SoCalGas’ REP team, ensuring public sector customers have a local “go-to” resource that supports their agencies’ ability to increase energy efficiency. As the REP Ambassador for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, WRCOG will be collaborating with SoCalGas to create awareness of SoCalGas’ energy efficiency programs, assist public sector customers with developing and implementing gas energy efficiency projects through SoCalGas’ programs, provide technical assistance, and promote long term energy efficiency practices.

The objective of this model is to maintain and allow for more flexible engagement with all public sector customers that demonstrates the value of regional partnering while maintaining the direct relationships with existing partners as well as developing new relationships with public agencies.

Public Sector Resources

Energy Efficiency Programs and Rebates

SoCalGas resource programs led by third-party implementers that offer no-cost services to public agencies and non-residential sectors to help you meet your energy efficiency goals.

• Public Direct Install Program (PDIP) by Synergy Companies
  • The PDIP is available to small and medium public facilities, local and federal government buildings, and K-12 educational facilities. Eligible customers may qualify for installation of no-cost measures and co-pay advanced energy efficiency measures.
• Large Public Sector (LPS) Program by Energy Infrastructure Partners
  • LPS offers no-cost services to help you meet your energy efficiency goals by determining opportunities for energy savings and prioritizing according to your capital plans. LPS serves Local government, Federal government, K-12 Education, Special districts, Public-Owned utilities; Cities, Counties, County hospitals, Health districts, Transportation, Public housing, Water/Wastewater (not statewide), Correctional facilities (not statewide). These customers must have an active SoCalGas account and use at least 50,000 therms annually. State buildings are not eligible.
• K-12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP) by Okapi Architecture Inc. (San Bernardino County only)
  • Provides eligible public-school districts with technical assistance, operational support, maintenance planning, and no-cost energy efficiency natural gas storage water heater upgrades. To participate in the program, the end user must be a SoCalGas customer with an account located in South Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, or San Bernardino County.
• Energy Efficiency Rebates for Business by SoCalGas
  • The Energy Efficiency Rebates for Business (EERB) program offers rebates on qualifying energy-efficient natural gas equipment that could help your business save money and energy.
• Customized Incentives by SoCalGas
  • Opportunities for your agency or businesses to lower investment costs when planning efficiency retrofit projects involving the installation of high-efficiency equipment or systems. SoCalGas offers incentives for replacing equipment, enhancing business processes, and designing new facilities or expanding existing ones.

Financing Options

• Zero-Percent On-Bill Financing
  • OBF allows eligible customers to finance on energy-efficient projects. The loan is conveniently repaid through your utility bill. Other key benefits of the program include: no prepayment penalty, may help lower monthly natural gas usage, no origination fee.
  • Rebates through specific program paths.

Statewide Programs

• California Foodservice Instant Rebates Program by Energy Solutions
  • The California Foodservice Instant Rebates Program provides eligible commercial customers of SoCalGas, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), or San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) instant rebates on qualifying energy-efficient foodservice equipment for their businesses. Skip the paperwork and receive an instant rebate as a discount directly on your invoice when you purchase qualifying high-efficiency natural gas or electric commercial foodservice equipment from participating dealers. Qualifying equipment must be installed at a non-residential site that receives natural gas and/or electricity service from one or more of the California investor-owned utilities.
• Midstream Water Heating Program
  • Helps business owners and building managers purchase high-efficiency commercial water heating products at reduced prices and contractors build lower-cost equipment into their bids. Rebate amount is taken off from the price of the equipment before purchasing.

Education and Training

Education and training opportunities are available both in person and online

• SoCalGas Energy Resource Center in Downey, CA
  • The SoCalGas® Energy Resource Center is a model of advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive building technology. The ERC showcases innovations in resource-efficient designs, materials and equipment to help your business make informed choices about energy consumption and conservation.
  • One-stop shop for energy-efficiency seminars demonstrations and consulting services
  • Largest commercial test kitchen for natural gas-fired equipment in the country
    • Try Before You Buy
    • Commercial Kitchen and Ventilation and Bake Lab equipped with five different ventilation hoods and industry-standard bakery ovens
    • Bring your own recipes and ingredients to assess cooking quality, production, ease of operation, and maintenance
    • Test out new features, compare operating costs and discover rebates on new energy-efficient, high-performance equipment
  • Attend seminars, learn about energy-efficient equipment and which equipment qualifies for a rebate
• In-Person and Online Seminar Opportunities
• SoCalGas Scholarship Program
  • The SoCalGas Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education and supports their academic endeavors.

For more information: please contact the WRCOG Staff listed in the Directory below and Ana Aceves, SoCalGas Program Manager, at (310) 218-2426 or aaceves2@socalgas.com.