2013-2014 SCG Energy Efficiency Programs by Samantha Dodero

2013-2014 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS This information is provided solely for informational purposes. Although Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) has used reasonable efforts to assure its accuracy, no representation is made that the contents are free from error or suitable for use for any particular purpose. SoCalGas assumes no responsibility for use of, or reliance on, this information by any party, and specifically advise such parties to discuss any decisions or actions related hereto with their own advisors and experts. Rebate and incentive programs are funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utility Commission. (PPT‐IR1/092507). © 2013 Southern California Gas Company. All rights reserved. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Overview Partnership Overview Programs for Municipal/Commercial Facilities:  Energy-Efficiency Rebates & Incentives

Financing Options:  Zero Interest On-Bill Financing

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Energy-Efficiency Rebates & Incentives Customer Assistance (income-qualified) Programs Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) California Solar Initiative (CSI)

Resources:  Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC)  Who to Contact?

Energy Efficiency Partnership Programs » The SCG 2013‐2014 Partnership programs build on the success of the 2010‐2012 programs and add a number of new partnerships. Our goal is to provide services to local communities, cities and facilities belonging to local governments that can help them reduce both operating costs and green house gas emission levels through energy‐efficiency. » Three types of Partnership Programs:  Local Government  Institutional  Other (with entities not categorized above but we still manage)

» The goal of the SCG Partnership Programs is to focus on the following: 1. Increase EE opportunities in State and Local Municipal Buildings 2. Support California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan 3. Promote and support Utility Core Programs 4. Provide technical assistance and incentives to Partners

Municipal & Commercial Programs: Energy-Efficiency Rebates Improving the energy efficiency of your municipal facilities can help reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emission levels Business Rebates : SoCalGas offers cash rebates of up to $200,000 per business customer, per year for qualifying commercial as well as foodservice equipment.

Commercial Business Equipment Pipe Insulation – $2.00 to $3.00 per linear foot Tank Insulation – $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft

Space Heating Boiler ‐ $0.50 to $4.00 per MBtuh

Steam Traps – $100.00 per unit

Tankless Water Heater ‐$0.94 to $4.00 per MBtuh

Pool/Spa Heater– up to $2.00 per MBtuh

Storage Water Heaters‐ $1.00 to $5.00 per MBtuh

Residential clothes washer for Business‐ $75/ unit

Commercial Pool Heater ‐ $2.00 per MBtuh

Commercial Boiler ‐ $0.50 ‐ $4.00 per MBtuh Process Boiler ‐ $0.50 per MBtuh

Greenhouse Infrared film – $0.05 per sq ft Greenhouse Heat Curtain ‐ $0.20 per sq ft For up‐to‐date information on rebates and qualifying guidelines….. Visit: socalgas.com/for‐your‐business

Municipal & Commercial Programs: Energy-Efficiency Rebates Commercial Foodservice Equipment Double Rack Oven $2,000

Commercial Fryer $749

Pressureless Steamers $2,000

Large Vat Fryers $749

Conveyor Oven $750

Convection Ovens $500

Large Commercial Conveyor Ovens $750

Commercial Griddle $125

For up‐to‐date information on rebates and qualifying guidelines….. Visit: socalgas.com/for‐your‐business

Municipal & Commercial Programs: Energy-Efficiency Incentives Incentives: Program encourages local governments and businesses to move forward with comprehensive energy efficiency projects and process improvements not represented by our rebate program. Qualifying projects include:  Equipment replacement  Process improvement  New construction utilizing the Systems Approach  Savings By Design

Energy Efficiency Calculated Incentive Programs (EECIP): The EECIP offers financial incentives and recognition awards for a variety of energy‐saving projects. The incentive is based on yearly therm savings. The more therms you save, the greater your incentive. Calculated incentives are awarded as follows:  Incentives are paid at $1.00 per therm saved, up to $1,000,000 per project, and up to $2,000,000 per premise per year  or 50 % of the project cost.   

Under this program, the customer will need to follow a multi‐step process using forms supplied specifically for this program by account representatives. Forms and approval must be obtained prior to purchasing the equipment. Additionally, pre‐ and post‐inspections may be required. EECIP includes both retrofit and new construction (NOT commercial new construction). Visit: socalgas.com/for‐your‐business

Municipal & Commercial Programs: Energy-Efficiency Services Energy Resource Center: Take advantage of the many seminars and training opportunities at the Energy Resource Center, located in Downey. ERC offers a variety of technical training for customers, and many seminars at no‐cost. The Food Service Equipment Test Center is the largest facility of its kind in the United States. The center provides customers with a total energy efficiency experience including: over 130 pieces of foodservice equipment, equipment demonstrations , training, and valuable rebate information.

Other customer services:  On‐site Energy Assessment  Available online Energy Challenger Survey  Flue gas analysis for your boilers (limit one per year)

For a seminar calendar of events go to socalgas.com/business/foodservice or call 562‐803‐7323

Financing Options: On-Bill Financing Interest‐free, On‐Bill financing for installation of energy‐efficiency measures covered by the SoCalGas rebate/incentive programs. Project:  Must qualify for a utility rebate/incentive program (commercial, industrial, taxpayer‐funded, and non‐owner occupied Multifamily housing).  Non‐Public Purpose Program (PPP) ratepayer‐funded sustainable revolving loan pool of $3.5M.  Loan term is tied to the payback period of the project.  Customers can receive both an OBF loan and a rebate or an incentive.

Credit:  Applicant’s account must be in good standing.  Applicant must be a customer of the utility (active account) for at least 24 months in the same business, with at least 12 months of energy usage data at the current location.

Other Requirements:  Energy audit; pre‐/post‐inspection.  Loan is non‐transferable.  Loan Default will result in Meter shut‐off.

Financing Options: On-Bill Financing Loan Benefits:  0% interest, unsecured, non‐transferable.  Energy savings of project covers the loan installment.  Monthly loan payment is included on the utility bill.

Loan Amounts:  $5,000 to $100,000 per meter for NON‐INSTUTIONAL customers.  $5,000 to $250,000 per meter for INSTITUTIONAL customers (taxpayer‐ funded institutions such as counties, cities, school districts, etc.)  Eligible State of California accounts may qualify for up to $1,000,000.

Loan Term:  Loan term is tied back to the payback period; 10 years or useful equipment life (whichever is shorter) for local government institutions, including State of California accounts.  Five years or useful equipment life (whichever is shorter) for all other businesses.

On-Bill Financing: New Feature: Combined Premises  This “Combined‐Premises ” feature allows institutional customers to aggregate projects on different sites of the same customer as one so that the resulting combined total loan amount or overall project payback can meet OBF’s minimum loan floor or maximum project payback requirements.  This new feature is developed to assist institutional customers upgrade

certain gas using equipment common to multiple sites to higher efficiencies with zero percent financing. Without it, some energy efficiency opportunities may not be pursued due to lack of funding. For example, smaller equipment such as instantaneous water heaters are not likely to meet the minimum loan requirement individually.

Residential Programs: Energy-Efficiency Rebates Single Family Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs:

Rebates are available for existing single‐family detached homes, attached homes (up to four‐plex), condominiums and mobile homes. New Construction homes do not qualify.

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ENERGY STAR® Qualified Dishwashers ‐ $30 ENERGY STAR® Qualified Clothes Washers ‐ $35 HIGH‐EFFICIENCY Clothes Washer, TIER 1 (NEW) ‐ $50 ENERGY STAR® Qualified Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters Tier 1 (Energy Factor of .62‐.66) ‐ $30 Tier 2 (Energy Factor of .67 or greater) ‐ $75 Natural Gas Furnaces - ENERGY STAR ® with AFUE 92‐94% ‐ $150 - Tier 1, High Efficiency with AFUE 95% or greater (NEW)‐ $200 Attic & Wall Insulation ‐ $0.15 per sq ft. Tankless Water Heater Rebate (available via manufacturer) - Minimum Energy Factor(EF) of .82‐ $150 - Energy Factor(EF) of .90 or greater ‐ $200 Gravity wall furnace (NEW) AFUE of .70 or greater ‐ $50 (available via manufacturer)

Buyer's Guide to Energy Savings & Conservation: Save energy and money in your home all year round with our collection of conservation tips. Visit socalgas.com (search “BUYERS GUIDE”) for a comprehensive list of appliances and videos. Visit: socalgas.com/for‐your‐home

Residential Programs: Ways to Save Energy Savings Tool Find Ways to Save Energy and Money with our new Ways to Save interactive tool (customer must have a My Account login).

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Custom recommendations: Based on your responses to the energy survey, you can create an energy action plan, track and update your progress and see how your actions help you save energy and money. Neighborhood comparison: See how your home's energy use compares to that of homes in similar neighborhoods. Choose your lifestyle plan: Pick the lifestyle plan that best fits you, your home, your budget and your family. Programs and rebates: Learn which household appliances are eligible for rebates. Know your carbon footprint: Find out what your carbon footprint is by using the Carbon Calculator. Get recommendations on reducing your footprint and help the environment. To get started, login through My Account….. Visit: socalgas.com/MyAccount 12

Residential Programs: Energy-Efficiency Savings Energy‐Efficiency Starter Kits: May help save as much as 30% of water consumption and also reduce the energy used to heat the water. • Available at NO COST to customers. • Includes one low‐flow showerhead, one kitchen faucet aerator, two bathroom faucet aerators, one furnace whistle and a hot water temperature gauge. • Limit 1 per house hold every 3 years • You may purchase additional showerheads at our online store www.EFI.org Ask us for EE Starter kit brochures for your local government and municipal offices. These are great to display at Chambers of Commerce. Visit socalgas.com/for‐your‐home/energy‐savings

Residential Programs: Energy-Efficiency Rebates Multifamily Rebate Program: Cash rebates for qualified energy efficiency products installed in apartment dwelling units, common areas of apartments, condominium complexes, and mobile home parks. Property owners (and managers) with two or more dwelling units may apply.

Qualifying Products & Rebates: Natural Gas Pool Heaters (NEW) ‐ $2.00/Mbtuh Attic & Wall Insulation ‐ $0.15 /sq. ft. ENERGY STAR® Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters ‐ $30 ENERGY STAR® Qualified Natural Gas Furnace ‐ $250 Central System Natural Gas Water Heaters ‐ $500 Natural Gas Water Heater and/ or Boiler Controllers ‐ $700 ‐ $1400 Central System Natural Gas Boiler ‐ $1500 (May be Water and Space Heating, or Water Heating only) – NEW Gravity Wall Furnace (NEW) AFUE of .70 or greater ‐ $50 (available via manufacturer) – NEW Tankless Water Heaters (NEW) EF of 82% or greater ‐ $300 (available via manufacturer) – – – – – – –

Mbtu = Thousand British thermal unit per hr

AFUE= Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency EF = Energy Factor

For up‐to‐date information on rebates and qualifying guidelines… Visit: socalgas.com/multifamily 14

Residential Programs: Energy Upgrade California™ A comprehensive “whole house” approach which looks at the home as a ‘system”. Statewide Website: EnergyUpgradeCA.org SoCalGas Website: socalgas.com/upgrade 1888‐871‐0345 SCE Website: SCE.com/upgrade SDG&E Website: sdge.com/energyupgrade

Simultaneous upgrades designed to make your home’s energy systems work together efficiently.

Energy Upgrade California ™ Program: The Energy Upgrade California program was created to help California reduce energy use. It is a collaboration among California counties, cities, non‐profit organizations, the state’s investor‐owned utilities, and publicly owned utilities. Funding for this effort came from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, also known as federal stimulus funds), California utility ratepayers, and private contributions. Incentives are administered by participating utilities; SoCalGas ®, Southern California Edison,® Pacific Gas and Electric Company® and San Diego Gas & Electric® .

Objectives: 1. Contribute to California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan goals.   

Residential energy use will be transformed to ultra‐high levels of efficiency by 2020. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry will be reshaped to ensure optimal equipment performance. All eligible low‐income homes will be energy‐efficient by 2020.

2. Build awareness of Whole House Approach. 3. Create a sustained market and jobs. 4. Change long term consumer behavior.

Upcoming changes (effective April 1, 2013) ‐ County of Los Angeles/RENs (Regional Energy Network) As mandated by the CPUC all IOU’s are to work with local governments (i.e. the County of Los Angeles, South Bay REN) to implement Energy Efficient Programs. Local Governments were granted authority to implement their own Energy Upgrade program (Flex Path). Final program designs will be coordinated between the IOU’s and RENs. This will be submitted via Advice Letter no later than April 1, 2013.

Energy Upgrade California ™ To expand the program reach, there are two entry paths:

Basic

(statewide) Up to $1000

Advanced (local utility) Up to $4500

How to get started:  You must be the homeowner and live in a single‐family detached home.  You must have an active SoCalGas account.  You must contact a ‘participating’ contractor’ at EnergyUpgradeCA.org or call 1888 871‐0345. For detailed information visit socalgas.com/upgrade

Energy Upgrade California ™ Basic Upgrade Package Statewide: SCE, SoCalGas, SDG&E, and PG&E The Basic Upgrade Package focuses on the ‘building shell’ including installing and upgrading insulation and patching ductwork. 

Detached single family homes

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No diagnostic audit required

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Easy entry point for customers

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“On ramp” for home performance contractors Measures focus on building envelope

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Incentives up to $1,000

Energy Upgrade California ™ Advanced Upgrade Package Local Program: SCE/SoCalGas, LADWP/SoCalGas, MOUs/SoCalGas The Advanced Upgrade package is a comprehensive plan and must build upon the Basic Upgrade components. It is more customized package that tailors to the needs of each home  Comprehensive Energy Assessment  Incentives range from $1,000 ‐ $4,500  Comprehensive scope of work

 Measures focus on building envelope & major systems  Advanced must meet a minimum of 10% energy reduction based on the modeling software simulation.

Energy Upgrade California ™ Incentive Structure SCE/SoCalGas shared territory SCE(Edison) is the Utility Lead in the joint SCE/SoCalGas® service territories . Projects must be submitted to SCE to receive gas and electric incentive levels.

Energy Upgrade California ™ Incentive Structure SoCalGas is the lead Utility for projects located in Municipally Owned Utilities (MOUs) service territories such as Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Azusa, etc. Applications must be submitted to SoCalGas for the Gas incentive portion only.

* Project must be submitted first through the SoCalGas program for 50% of the incentive and then through PG&E program for the 50% balance of the incentive. ** Project must be submitted through SDG&E Program for incentive.

Customer Assistance Programs: Income-Qualified

socalgas.com/assistance

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) The CARE program provides a 20% discount on the monthly gas bill for eligible households. In addition, for those who qualify, and are approved within 90 days of starting new gas service will also receive a $15 discount on the Service Establishment Charge.

Energy Savings Assistance Program SoCalGas offers no‐cost energy‐saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified income‐qualified renters and homeowners.

Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) Is a voluntary effort to help customers respond to financial emergencies. This program is supported by generous donations from employees, shareholders and customers. Gas rates are not affected by the funds matched by the company.

Medical Baseline If someone in your household has a life‐threatening illness, is seriously disabled, or requires more heat in the winter due to a serious health condition, you may qualify for an additional 0.822 therms per day, billed at our lowest baseline rate.

Natural Gas for Vehicles: Part of the Clean Transportation Solution Natural Gas Vehicles

• Provide a cleaner, more affordable and abundant transportation fuel source. • NGVs produce 20‐30% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline. • CNG costs 40 ‐50% less than gasoline or diesel. • Produced here in North America – better for the U.S. economy.

Home Refueling • Home Refueling appliances for NGVs are available now. • They can be installed inside or outside your garage using existing natural gas and electrical supply. • Refuels your natural gas vehicle overnight. • You save with the G‐NGVR “Residential Rate.” For more information, visit socalgas.com/ngv

California Solar Initiative (CSI): Thermal Solar Water Heating The CSI‐Thermal Program offers cash rebates to SoCalGas customers who purchase and install qualifying solar water heating systems in the following categories:  Single‐family homeowners  Multi‐family dwelling owners and/or property managers  Commercial & Industrial customers

Benefits Solar water heating can have a number of benefits, including:  Reducing the amount of energy used to heat your water  Lowering the cost of heating your water  Reduction of harmful greenhouse gas emissions

Rebates  Single‐family residential customers max rebate is $2,719  Multi‐family dwelling and commercial customers can receive rebates of up to $500,000 Applications must be completed online at csithermal.com

Resources: Statewide Energy-Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC)  

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SEEC is a collaborative between three statewide nonprofits organizations and California’s four investor‐owned utilities. SEEC provides free technical trainings and resources to help local government representatives conduct greenhouse gas inventories, set GHG reduction targets and forecasts, develop climate action plans, and select appropriate climate and energy initiatives. Host venues for peer‐to‐peer networking and provided recognition to local governments and agencies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.

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Resources: SoCalGas Customer Service The following resources are available: Account Executives Gas Service Technicians Public Affairs Managers socalgas.com socalgas.com/espanol 1‐800‐GAS(427)‐2200 (Residential) ResRebates@semprautilities.com

1‐800‐GAS(427)‐2000 (Commercial) EERebatesforBusiness@socalgas.com