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Pacific Gas and Electric Company Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business

Customers may be eligible to participate in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Demand Response Incentive programs. Refer to www.pge.com/demandresponse for the requirements and guidelines of these programs or call the Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.

Table of Contents

PROCESS HEATING

Process Boiler 2

Direct Contact Water Heater 3

HOT WATER HEATING

Large Domestic Hot Water Boilers 3

Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters 3

Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters 4

Ozone Laundry System 4

SPACE HEATING

Space Heating Boilers 5

POOL HEATING

Commercial Pool and Spa Heaters 5

STEAM TRAPS

Steam Traps 6

INSULATION

Pipe Insulation 6

Tank Insulation 7

DEFINITIONS 8

Apply or check the status of your rebate online through eRebates at www.pge.com/mybusiness/erebates. For more information and for the most up-to-date catalogs, visit www.pge.com/businessrebates or call our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.

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Process Heating Process Boiler

Requirements:•Thisrebateisavailabletoindustrialend-usecustomers

whomanufactureasaleableproducttypicallyinNAICScodes31-33,butotherNAICScodesmayapply.

•Applicationmustincludethemanufacturer’snameandmodelname/numberfortheequipment.

•InstallationaddressmusthaveacommercialnaturalgasaccountwithPG&E.

Exclusions:Boilersusedprimarilyfordomestichotwater,spaceconditioning,poolsorspasdonotqualifyforthisrebate.

Carefully read the specifications below to ensure that you are installing qualifying products. All PG&E incentives apply towards the purchase of new or replacement energy-efficient equipment. Used orrebuilt equipment is not eligible, and customers must include proof that the appliances meet all the required energy efficiency specifications. Please note that funding for these programs is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are exhausted or the program ends, whichever comes first. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice, and additional terms and conditions apply.

For our most up-to-date catalogs, please visit www.pge.com/businessrebates.

Rebate Rebate/ Performance &Code Description Unit Measure Eligibility Requirements

H11 Water $2/MBtu/h Process Boiler

• Replacement of process water boiler with new boiler.

• Must have a combustion test under full-load conditions to document achieving a minimum combustion efficiency of 85% or better, as well as an input rating of < 10,000 MBtu/h.

• Replacement of process steam boiler with new boiler.

• Must have a combustion test under full-load conditions to document achieving a minimum combustion efficiency of 83% or better, as well as an input rating of < 10,000 MBtu/h.

H15 Steam $2/MBtu/h Process Boiler

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Direct Contact Water Heater

Requirements:•Rebatecoversdirectcontactwaterheatersforprocess

end-uses(typicallyinNAICScodes31-33,butotherNAICScodesmayapply).

•MustmeetefficiencyrequirementsbasedoninputratingsshownintheDirect Contact Water Heater Tabletotheright.


Hot Water HeatingLarge Domestic Hot Water Boilers

Requirements:•Onlyboilerswithaninputratinggreaterthan

75,000Btu/hqualify.

•Mustmeetaminimumthermalefficiencyof84percentorhigher.

•Manufacturer’sspecificationsheetdocumentingtheinputratingandefficiencyoftheboilermustbeincludedwithyourapplication.


•Mustbeacommercialend-usecustomer.

Exclusions:Waterheatersusedprimarilyfordomestichotwater,spaceconditioning,poolsorspasdonotqualifyforthisrebate.

Exclusions:•Cannotbeusedforspaceconditioning.

•Cannotbeusedforindustrial(process)end-use.

Natural Gas Storage Water Heaters

Requirements:•GasstoragewaterheatermusthaveanEnergyFactor(EF)

of0.67orgreater.

•Capacitymustbe40gallonsormore.

•Mustbenewandmeetorexceedallapplicablelocal,stateandfederalstandards.

•Checkwithyourcontractorforinstallationrequirementsforyourinstallationaddress.

•Gotowww.energystar.govforalistofENERGYSTAR®-qualifyingwaterheatersthatmeetorexceedtheEFrequirements.

•InstallationaddressmusthaveacommercialgasaccountwithPG&E.


Exclusions:Instantaneousortanklesswaterheatersdonotqualifyforthisrebate.

Water Heater Input Rating Required Efficiency (exceeds Title 20 & 24 standards)

≤ 300 MBtu/h AFUE of ≥ 88%

> 300 MBtu/h Thermal efficiency > 90%

Direct Contact Water Heater Table

Rebate Rebate/Code Description Unit Measure

H16 Direct Contact Water Heater $2/MBtu/h


H105 Large Domestic Hot Water Boiler $1.50/MBtu/h


HA58 ENERGY STAR High-Efficiency $200/unit Gas Storage Water Heater EF of 0.67 or greater


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Ozone Laundry System

Requirements:•Customermusthaveanaturalgas-firedboilerornatural

gaswaterheaterthatsupplieshotwatertotheon-premiselaundryequipment.

•Thisrebateonlyappliestothefollowingtypesoffacilitieswithon-premiselaundryoperations:

§Hotelsandmotelswithfewerthan250guestrooms.

§Fitnessandrecreationalsportscenters.

•Theozonelaundrysystemmustbeanew,purchasedproductandmustbeaddedontoaneworexistingcommercialwashingmachine.

•TheozonelaundrysystemmusttransferozoneintothewaterthroughVenturiInjectionorbubblediffusion.


Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Requirements:•ElectricstoragewaterheatermusthaveanEnergyFactor

(EF)of2.0orgreater.

•Capacitymustbe40gallonsormore.

•Mustbenewandmeetorexceedallapplicablelocal,stateandfederalstandards.

•Onlyresidential-styleelectricstoragewaterheatersqualifyforthisrebate.Gotowww.energystar.govforalistofENERGYSTAR®-qualifyingwaterheatersthatmeetorexceedtheEFrequirements.

•Checkwithyourcontractorforinstallationrequirementsforyourinstallationaddress.

•InstallationaddressmusthaveacommercialelectricaccountwithPG&E.


Exclusions:Instantaneousortanklesswaterheatersdonotqualifyforthisrebate.

Application Process:•Hotelcustomersmustprovidetheirtotalnumberof

guestroomsontheinvoice.

•Applicationmustincludeamanufacturer’sspecificationsheetdocumentingthemanufacturer’sname,theequipmentmodel,andtheozonelaundrysystem’sserialnumber.

•Applicationmustincludetotalwashercapacityinpoundsforoperatingwasherunitswithozonelaundrysystems.


HA47 ENERGY STAR Electric Heat Pump $500/unit Water Heater EF of 2.0 or greater


B85 Ozone Laundry System $39/lb washing machine capacity which is connected to the ozone laundry system

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Pool HeatingCommercial Pool and Spa Heaters

Requirements:•Mustreplaceexistingcommercialpoolheater.

•Mustbecertifiedtomeetthefollowingrequirements:

§Mustbeequaltoorgreaterthan84percentthermalefficiency.

§Musthaveanon/offswitchandhavenopilotlight.

•Gotowww.appliances.energy.ca.gov/quicksearch.aspxandselectthe“PoolProducts”categoryforalistofqualifyingproductswithathermalefficiencyof84percentorgreater.

Space Heating Space Heating Boilers

Requirements:•Mustbeusedforspaceheatingtoinducehumancomfort,

asdefinedbytheCaliforniaEnergyCommissionTitle20and24standards.

•MustmeetefficiencyrequirementsbasedoninputratingsandtypesshownintheSpace Heater Boiler Tabletotheright.

•Mustincludeamanufacturer’sspecificationsheetdocumentingtheboilertype,inputratingandefficiencyratingwithyourapplication.


Space Heater Type Input Rating Required Efficiency (all exceed Title 20 & 24 standards)

Small Water < 300 MBtu/h AFUE of ≥ 82% Small Steam < 300 MBtu/h AFUE of ≥ 77% Large Steam 300 MBtu/h–5,000 MBtu/h Thermal efficiencyor Water of ≥ 84%Condensing < 5,000 MBtu/h Thermal efficiency of ≥ 92%


H111 Small Water Boiler for Space Heating $0.25/MBtu/hH112 Small Steam Boiler for Space Heating $0.25/MBtu/hH113 Large Steam or Water Boiler for $0.25/MBtu/h Space Heating H746 Condensing Space Heating Boiler $2/MBtu/h

Space Heater Boiler Table


H103 Commercial Pool & Spa Heater $2/MBtu/h


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Steam TrapsSteam Traps

Requirements:•Commercialsteamtrapsareforend-usecustomers

incommercialfacilities,suchasdrycleaners.

•Newcommercialsteamtrapsmustreplace,one-for-one,existingoldorfailedsteamtraps.

•Industrialsteamtrapsareforend-usecustomerswhomanufactureasaleableproduct(someexceptionsapply).Newindustrialsteamtrapsmustreplace,one-for-one,existingfailedsteamtraps.

•ForIndustrialLow-PressureSteamTraps(RebateCodeH201)andIndustrialHigh-PressureSteamTraps(RebateCodeH202),thefollowingconditionsmustbemet:

§Mustreplaceafailedindustrialsteamtrap.

§Facilitieswithless than 100existingindustrialsteamtrapsatagivenlocationmustfilloutapre-installationdatasheet.Toreceivethedatasheet,pleasecontactyourPG&EAccountRepresentativeorcallourBusinessCustomerServiceCenter1-800-468-4743.

§Facilitieswithmore than 100existingindustrialsteamtrapsatagivenlocationmustundergoasteamtrapmeasurementsurveybeforeinstallation.Toscheduleapre-installationsteamtrapmeasurementsurvey,pleasecontactyourPG&EAccountRepresentativeorcallourBusinessCustomerServiceCenter1-800-468-4743.

•Applicationmustbeaccompaniedbythemanufacturer’sspecificationsheetforthesteamtrapthatreplacestheexistingtrap,aswellastheinvoiceforthepurchase.


Exclusions:Pleasenotethatnewconstructionprojectsarenoteligibleforthisrebate.

InsulationPipe Insulation

Requirements:•Minimumqualifyingnominalpipediameteris0.5inch

andminimum-qualifyinginsulationthicknessis1inch.

•Thepipesmusttransferfluiddirectlyfromgas-firedequipmentandinsulationmaterials/accessoriesmustbeinstalledaccordingtomanufacturerinstructions.

•Applicationmustincludethemanufacturer’sname,insulationmaterialtypeandmaterialK-valuerating.

•InstallationaddressmusthaveacommercialnaturalgasaccountwithPG&E.Onlycustomeraccountswithannualuseoflessthan250,000thermsqualify.

Exclusions:•Pipewithpre-existinginsulationdoesnotqualify,and

thisrebatecannotbeusedforthereplacementofoldordamagedinsulation.

•CaliforniaBuildingEnergyEfficiencyStandards(Title24),Section123,establishesrequirementsforpipeinsulationinthedesignandinstallationofspace-conditioningandservicewaterheatingsystemsandequipment.Anypiperequiringinsulationaccordingtothesestandardsdoesnotqualifyforarebate.Detailsareavailableatwww.energy.ca.gov/title24.

•Pipeinsulationforexposedsteamandhot-waterpipeswithin7feetofthefloorthatarenototherwiseguardedinsuchmannerastopreventcontactdoesnotqualifyforrebate.OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)standardsrequirethatexposed,heatedsurfacesbecoveredtopreventinjury.


H221 Commercial Steam Traps $50/unit Any pressureH201 Industrial Low-Pressure Steam Traps $100/unit ≤ 15 PSIG H202 Industrial High-Pressure Steam Traps $290/unit > 15 PSIG


H664 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on hot $2/linear ft. water pipes with a diameter between 0.5" and < 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

H665 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on hot $2/linear ft. water pipes with a diameter ≥ 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

H666 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on $3/linear ft. low-pressure steam pipes (< 15 PSIG) with a diameter between 0.5" and < 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

H667 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on $3/linear ft. low-pressure steam pipes (< 15 PSIG) with a diameter ≥ 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

H668 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on $3/linear ft. high-pressure steam pipes (≥ 15 PSIG) with a diameter between 0.5" and < 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

H669 Pipe Insulation (1" thick), installed on $3/linear ft. high-pressure steam pipes (≥ 15 PSIG) with a diameter ≥ 1", which are connected to gas-fired equipment

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Tank Insulation

Requirements:•Oneortwoinchesoffiberglassorfoaminsulationmust

beaddedtoexistingbareliquid,solutionstorageortransfertanks.Theinsulationthicknessandtanksolutiontemperaturewilldeterminetherebateamount.

•Thetanksmustbecoupledtogas-firedcommercialorindustrialequipmentthattransfersheattothecontainedliquidorsolution.

•Insulationmaterialsandaccessoriesmustbeinstalledaccordingtomanufacturerinstructions.

•Applicationmustincludethemanufacturer’sname,insulationmaterialtypeandmaterialK-valuerating.


Exclusions:•Tankswithpre-existinginsulationdonotqualifyfora

rebate.Thisrebatecannotbeusedforthereplacementofoldordamagedinsulation.

•CaliforniaBuildingEnergyEfficiencyStandards(Title24),Section123,establishesrequirementsfortankinsulationinthedesignandinstallationofspace-conditioningandservicewaterheatingsystemsandequipment.Anytankrequiringinsulationperthesestandardsdoesnotqualifyforarebate.Detailsareavailableatwww.energy.ca.gov/title24.

•Tanksinsulatedwithin7feetofthefloordonotqualifyforrebates.TheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)standardsrequirethatexposed,heatedsurfacesbecoveredtopreventinjury.


H115 1" Tank Insulation, Low Temp. Solution $2/sq. ft. (120° F–170° F)

H114 1" Tank Insulation, High Temp. Solution $3/sq. ft. (170° F–200° F)

H13 2" Tank Insulation, Low Temp. Solution $3/sq. ft. (120° F–170° F)

H18 2" Tank Insulation, High Temp. Solution $4/sq. ft. (170° F–200° F)


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Definitions AFUE—Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency:Measuresthepercentageoffuelthatisconvertedintousableheatingenergy.Forexample,a90percentAFUEfurnacemeansthat90percentofthefuelisusedinheatingyourfacility,while10percentescapesasexhaustwiththecombustiongases.

Btu:BritishThermalUnit,whichreferstotheamountofheatrequiredtoraisethetemperatureofonepoundofwaterbyonedegreeFahrenheit.

Btu/h:BritishThermalUnitsperHour.

Bubble Diffusion:Alaundrymethodofinsertingozoneintowaterbycontinuouslybubblingozonedirectlyintothedrumofthewasherthroughoutthewashcycle.

EF—Energy Factor:Themeasureofawaterheater’sefficiency.EFisbasedonrecoveryefficiency,standbylossesandcyclinglosses.ThehighertheEF,themoreefficientthewaterheater.

End-Use Customer:Acustomerwhoacquiresenergyfortheirownconsumption.

K-Value: ThisreferstothermalconductivityandhasaunitofBtu-inchperhour,persquarefoot,perdegreeFahrenheit.

MBtu: 1,000BritishThermalUnits.

MBtu/h: 1,000BritishThermalUnitsperHour.

PSIG:Referstothepoundsofsteampressurepersquareinch,asshownonagauge.Thesteamsystemshouldhaveasteampressuregaugeattachedwhichreadsthepressureofthesteaminthepipes.Thepressuregaugewillreadoutinpoundsofpressurepersquareinch(PSIG).

Total Washer Capacity: Referstotheratedcapacityofinstalledandoperatingwashingmachineunitsthatwillbeconnectedtoanozonelaundrysystem.

Venturi Injection:Alaundrymethodofinsertingozonedirectlyintothecoldwatersupplylineleadingtoawasher,usingveryhighpressure.

More ways for your business to save money.

Looking for more information on PG&E rebates and incentives for your business? Visit www.pge.com/businessrebates to access the latest rebate information and catalogs. If you are ready to apply for a rebate, you can download an application at www.pge.com/businessrebates. You may also apply online and check the status of your rebate(s) through PG&E’s eRebates at www.pge.com/mybusiness/erebates.

PG&E offers a wide range of tools and resources at www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates that can help your business save energy and money and help the environment, such as:

• Sign up for Automated Benchmarking Service at www.pge.com/benchmarking, so that you can use the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager to track and compare your facility’s energy performance over time.

• Use PG&E’s audit tools to identify options for saving energy and money at your facility, and get started on developing a comprehensive energy management plan.

• Find a suite of customized incentives for retrofitting outdated, inefficient equipment, as well as incentives to optimize existing equipment through retrocommissioning.

• Explore PG&E’s Demand Response programs, which offer incentives for managing your energy use during times of peak demand.

• Check out PG&E’s incentives for solar, wind and fuel cell self-generation equipment, if you’re considering generating your own electricity.

You may also learn more about these programs, tools and offers by contacting your local PG&E Account Representative or by calling our Business Customer Service Center at 1-800-468-4743.

Ready to get started with your next project and need the help of a contractor? Find local vendors who participate in PG&E’s Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Business Program at www.pge.com/tradeprodirectory.

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Boilers and Water Heating Rebate Catalog - FSTC · Boilers and Water Heating Rebate Catalog ... HOT WATER HEATING ... • Commercial steam traps are for end-use customers