Technology Tuesdays: A Multitude of EE Opportunities for Multifamily Properties
When multifamily properties save energy, everybody wins! An energy-efficient multifamily property attracts more potential renters, it helps keep costs low for existing residents, AND energy efficiency has a tendency of lowering maintenance costs.
So, how do we save energy in multifamily buildings?
There are several options for rebates and incentives through your local utility.
PG&E:
Pipe Insulation
Ozone Laundry System
Modulating Gas Valve for Commercial Dryers
Commercial Pool HeaterCommercial Spa Heaters
Southern California Gas Company:
Gas Pool Heaters
Central System Natural Gas Boilers
Central System Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters
Central System Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters
In-Dwelling Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters
Energy Efficient Residential Natural Gas Oven
Natural Gas Fireplace Inserts
Southern California Edison:
Energy-efficient pool pumps
Energy-efficient Electric Water Heaters
Smart Thermostats
San Diego Gas & Electric:
SDG&E offers the list of measures below to multifamily residents and owners/operators at zero cost through the Residential Zero Net Energy Transformation (RZNET):
Water heater blankets
Water heater pipe insulation
Low-flow showerheadsLow-flow aerators
Duct Test & Seal
Smart Fan Controller
Lifecycle Refrigerant Charge
In addition to utility-funded energy efficiency rebates and incentives, there are several opportunities through statewide programs:
Comfortably CA Comfortably CA offers resources and incentives to distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. These incentives help to encourage the sale of high-efficiency HVAC equipment. The program also serves as a resource for contractors and technicians to receive the necessary training, at no cost, to support the adoption of new energy-efficient technologies into the market.
Golden State Rebates The Golden State Rebates website is a resource for consumers to get instant rebates in the form of coupons on qualifying energy-efficient products such as thermostats, air conditioners, and water heaters that can be used at several different retail locations.
The Switch Is On The Switch Is On is a resource for residential customers to assist them with making the switch to an electric home. The program helps residents identify opportunities for money savings for the purchase of energy-efficient electric appliances for their homes. Fuel switching appliances include space heating and cooling, water heating, and cooking appliances.
Customers have the option to stack some rebates and incentives with state, city, and IRA incentives for added savings. More information on how to stack these incentives with available tax credits can be found here. Additionally, there are opportunities for income-qualified customers here.
Multifamily energy savings is nothing to be overlooked. These opportunities help both building owner/operators as well as residents and with rising rent costs, every bit of savings is a good thing!
