Did Y'all Know? | February 2025
Did Y’all Know…
Running a business is a difficult task. However, finding funding and/or financing for energy efficiency projects doesn’t have to be. In our experience, commercial customers are very often so focused on keeping the lights on that they have very little time to think about energy efficiency, especially when programs are challenging to access.
This webisode of the Fund-it Fast Chats will summarize some of the most popular energy efficiency and clean energy funding and financing available right now. Don’t worry; there is rhyme to our reason. We begin with those that don’t have any out-of-pocket costs and work our way down the list from there. First up, the on-bill financing program and guess what? It’s not just for public agencies; commercial customers can also take advantage of this fantastic program. Additionally, we will talk about Go Green Financing, the Small Business Administration 504 Green Loans, and the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction also known as Section 179D of the IRS code. You will not want to miss this webisode chock full of valuable resources for commercial customers.
Did Y’all Know…
commercial customers are getting hit hard in their pocketbooks and are often trying to just keep their doors open. These customers often do not realize what program opportunities are at their fingertips! Much of the reason is that business owners are busy with daily happenings, and energy efficiency is not at the top of their minds.
We understand that our commercial customers are busy and want to make it as easy as possible for them. In our new series, “Efficiency in Focus” we have listed all programs for commercial customers within the State of California!
Did Y’all Know
For February, we’re looking at all things energy efficiency for the commercial sector. Our playlist is inspired by the grocery segment and the never-current songs you hear every time you walk through those sliding doors! From Van Morrison to Nelly Furtado to Mariah Carey- we have it all covered for you! Check it out below!
Did Y’all Know…
we had TWO new editions of Technology Tuesdays in February for you all! One celebrates Black History Month and the technological contributions of Black Americans who have made it all possible! And the other dives in to current energy efficiency measures for business customers in the commercial sector- see below!
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Did Y’all Know
our IOU partners focus on serving commercial customers through various avenues and resources! PG&E, SCE, and SCG all offer training courses, efficiency kits, and more to help their business customers learn more about how to be more efficient in their daily operations. Check out the details below!
SCE: There is no better resource for commercial customers than their peers! Power Partners by Edison highlights the amazing things customers do in their everyday lives to better their communities! Whether it's clean energy, environmental stewardship or anything in-between, SCE wants to showcase how together we can make a difference. Check out a highlight video featuring a small business in Covina:Pie Trap Pizza!
PG&E: Visit PG&E’s class catalog to check out their virtual and in-person training opportunities for food service commercial customers! “Commercial Foodservice Energy and Economics,” “Food Safety and the Kitchen of the Future,” or “Deep Dive Into Commercial Induction Cooking” are all training opportunities for PG&E customers! Visit PG&E Energy Centers to learn more about these trainings and others!
SCG: Are you a restaurant owner in SCG territory? Then, we have an exciting resource for you: the “No-Cost Restaurant EE Starter Kit!” Each kit includes specially selected items designed to help reduce your energy consumption and operation costs. Order it now at www.scg.com/business!
