SD EnergyLink provides cash incentives for energy-efficiency projects that can help your facility save on operations and maintenance costs. Incentives vary based on project scope and size. This program is available to qualifying properties within SDG&E® service territory that are on applicable rate schedules (Schedules AL-TOU, AL-TOU2 and/or schedule GN-3).
Fast-Track & Custom Project Incentives
Fast-Track Incentives
Receive cash incentives and rebates based on the amount of energy the new technology, equipment, or system will save when compared to existing energy use. Calculate the estimated incentive amount using our online application tool or connect with a program representative.
Fast-Track Incentives are commonly known as deemed incentives. Projects using only Fast-Track Incentives do not require pre-approval if all equipment is listed on the Fast-Track list below.
Custom Projects
Whether you have a specific project in mind or don’t know where to start, SD EnergyLink staff can help you identify energy-saving opportunities and connect you with incentives.
For some custom projects, like Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) projects, the team uses data analysis and energy measurement and automation strategies to provide a more accurate way to measure how much energy efficiency you can get out of a building retrofit project.
Common Energy-Efficiency Projects
Available Fast-Track Incentives
The rebates listed in this table are not the only rebates available through SD EnergyLink. Incentive rates are subject to change for the latest rebate information, contact the program.
| Equipment | Description | Incentive Amount | hf:tax:incentive_category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Cooled Chiller | Air cooled constant speed screw chiller | $7.41 - $56.56 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Air-Cooled Chiller, Path B | Air-cooled screw chiller, path B | $7.33 - $127.50 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls | ASH controls, low temperature | $25.00 - $36.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls | ASH controls, medium temperature | $4.92 - $21.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Auto Closer for Refrigerated Storage Door | Freezer | $290.00 - $478.00 each | refrigeration |
| Auto Closer for Refrigerated Storage Door | Cooler | $151.00 - $277.00 each | refrigeration |
| Automatic Conveyor Broiler | Automatic conveyor broiler belt width 20 - 26 in | $3,146.00 Each | food-service |
| Automatic Conveyor Broiler | Automatic conveyor broiler belt width 20 - 26 in | $3,658.00 Each | food-service |
| Automatic Conveyor Broiler | Automatic conveyor broiler belt width < 20 in | $2,523.00 Each | food-service |
| Bare Suction Line Insulation | Walk-in cooler suction line insulation | $1.34 - $3.18 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Bare Suction Line Insulation | Walk-in freezer suction line insulation | $6.00 - $12.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Boiler | Large DHW boiler, >= 300 kBtu/hr, 90% TE or 96% TE | $2.44 - $29.00 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Boiler | Small/medium DHW boiler, < 200 kBtu/hr, 0.87 UEF/ 0.92 UEF/ 0.96 UEF | $3.63 - $7.48 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Boiler: Process | Hot Water | $2.14 - $6.47 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Boiler: Process | Steam | $2.66 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Circulating Block Heater | Generator size 200-799 kW, undersized or properly sized base case | $88.00 each | process |
| Circulating Block Heater | Generator size 37-199 kW, undersized or properly sized base case | $165.00 - $499.00 each | process |
| Cogged V-Belt for HVAC Fan | Normal replacement | $0.03 - $0.50 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size | $409.00 each | appliance food-service |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size >28 pan model | $1,342.00 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size 15 - 28 pan model | $1,255.00 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size | $584.00 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size >28 pan model | $937.00 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size 15 - 28 pan model | $643.00 each | food-service |
| Compressor Retrofit, Multiplex | Multiplex compressor, air-cooled | $59.00 - $158.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Convection Oven | Efficient commercial convection oven, full, electric | $347.12 each | food-service |
| Convection Oven | Efficient commercial convection oven, full, gas (tier 1) | $318.84 each | food-service |
| Convection Oven | Efficient commercial convection oven, full, gas (tier 2) | $371.74 each | food-service |
| Convection Oven | Efficient commercial convection oven, half, electric | $222.65 each | food-service |
| Convection Oven, Commercial, Fuel Substitution | Efficient, commercial convection oven, full, gas to electric | $1,057.00 Each | food-service |
| Convection Oven, Commercial, Fuel Substitution | Efficient, commercial convection oven, half, gas to electric | $510.00 Each | food-service |
| Conveyor Oven | Gas | $1,299.00 each | food-service |
| Conveyor Toaster | Commercial | $448.07 per unit | food-service |
| Cooktop, Commercial | Efficient commercial cooktop, electric | $38.00 Each | food-service |
| Cooktop, Commercial | Efficient commercial cooktop, gas | $127.00 Each | food-service |
| Deck Oven, Electric, Commercial | Efficient commercial deck oven | $1,071 Each | food-service |
| Domestic Hot Water Loop Temperature Controller | Hotel, 25+ units | $3.63 - $33.93 per room | hot-water |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient commercial dishwasher, high temp, tier 1 (gal/rack | $643.00 - $752.00 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient commercial dishwasher, high temp, tier 2 (gal/rack | $1,165.00 - $1,372.00 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient commercial dishwasher, low temp, tier 1 (gal/rack | $267.00 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient, commercial dishwasher, low temp, tier 2 | $816.00 - $1,010.00 each | food-service |
| ECM Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display Case | Various configurations | $13.00-$60.00 Each | refrigeration |
| ECM Retrofit for Walk-in Cooler or Freezer | Walk-in cooler or freezer evaporator fan with ECM replacing SHP motor | $73.00 - $129.00 each | refrigeration |
| ECM Retrofit for Walk-in Cooler or Freezer | Walk-in cooler or freezer evaporator fan with ECM replacing PSC motor | $17.00 - $27.00 each | refrigeration |
| Economizer Controls, Commercial | Various configurations | $0.05 - $12.00 Cap-Tons | service |
| Economizer Repair, Commercial | Various configurations | $0.42 - $25.00 Cap-Tons | service |
| Efficient Adiabatic Condenser | Efficient adiabatic condenser (>= 65 Btu/W) with variable SCT control | $4.03 - $13.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Efficient Adiabatic Condenser | Variable condensing setpoint control on standard adiabatic condenser | $18.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Enhanced Ventilation for Packaged HVAC | Various configurations | $16.00 - $201.00 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Evaporative Pre-Cooler System and Controls for Packaged HVAC Unit | HVAC package unit evaporative pre-cooler system and controls, add-on equipment | $0.28 - $25.00 Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Exhaust Hood Demand Controlled Ventilation | $751.88 each | food-service | |
| Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display Case | EC motor replacing PSC or SHP motor | $20.33 - $48.26 each | refrigeration |
| Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display Case | PMS motor replacing PSC or SHP motor | $30.01 - $59.88 each | refrigeration |
| Faucet Aerator | Public lavatory faucet aerator for commercial buildings | $1.71 - $7.17 each | hot-water |
| Faucet Aerator | Public lavatory faucet flow control valves for commercial buildings | $1.71 - $13.53 each | hot-water |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls | Ambient | $55.28 - $195.51 per Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls | Wetbulb | $136.07 - $235.69 per Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls, Multiplex | Control SCT to ambient +12 deg F TD, 70 deg F min, backflood setpoint of 68 deg F with VFD fan control | $83.00 - $124.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls, Multiplex | Control SCT to ambient +12 deg F TD, 70 deg F min, backflood setpoint of 68 deg F | $39.00-$71.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls, Multiplex | Control SCT to wetbulb +17 deg F TD, 70 deg F min, backflood setpoint of 68 deg F with VFD fan control | $104.00 - $148.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Head Pressure Controls, Multiplex | Control SCT to wetbulb +17 deg F TD, 70 deg F min, backflood setpoint of 68 deg F | $96.00 - $140.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Suction Controls, Multiplex | Floating suction pressure control for commercial air-cooled multiplex refrigeration systems | $26.00 - $35.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Floating Suction Controls, Multiplex | Floating suction pressure control for commercial evaporative-cooled multiplex refrigeration systems | $25.00 - $32.00 Cap-Tons | refrigeration |
| Fryer | Electric | $90.00 - $147.00 each | food-service |
| Fryer | Gas - tier 1 | $658.00-$1,069.00 each | food-service |
| Fryer | Gas - tier 2 | $998.00- $1,622.00 each | food-service |
| Fryer: Fuel Substitution | $3,106.00 each | food-service | |
| Furnace, Commercial | High efficiency furnace, commercial, 95% AFUE, with VSM | $0.01- $7.31 Cap-kBTUh | hvac |
| Gas Dryer Modulating Valve | $87.00 - $659.00 per unit | appliance | |
| Griddle | Electric or Gas | $189.00 - $388.00 per len-ft | food-service |
| Hand-Wrap Machine: Electric | Efficient commercial hand wrap machine, electric | $199.00 each | food-service |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | Various configurations | $144.00 - $1,343.00 each | hot-water |
| Heat Pump Water Heater: Fuel Substitution | Various configurations | $546.00 - $4,034.00 each | hot-water |
| Heater for Pool or Spa | Efficient commercial pool and spa heater, indoor or outdoor | $0.62 - $5.67 per Cap-kBTUh | recreation |
| Hot Food Holding Bins, Commercial | High performance holding bin | $32.00 Each | food-service |
| Hot Water Tank Insulation | 1-inch insulation | $6.89 - $9.49 per ft2 | hot-water |
| Hot Water Tank Insulation | 2-inch insulation | $12.04 per ft2 | hot-water |
| Ice Machine | Ice maker head (imh), various configurations | $81.00 - $259.00 each | food-service |
| Ice Machine | Remote condensing unit (rcu), various configurations | $196.00 - $298.00 each | food-service |
| Ice Machine | Self-contained unit (scu), various configurations | $72.00 - $123.00 each | |
| Insulated Hot Food Holding Cabinet | Commercial hot food holding cabinet, full, electric | $152.00 each | food-service |
| Insulated Hot Food Holding Cabinet | Commercial hot food holding cabinet, half, electric | $79.00 each | food-service |
| Laminar Flow Restrictor | Faucet, public or private lavatory or kitchen | $7.27 - $14.27 each | hot-water |
| Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | < 0.75 | $13.00 each | food-service |
| Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | 0.75 - 1.07 gpm | $17.00 - $22.00 each | food-service |
| Low-Temperature Coffin To Reach-In Display Case Conversion | Narrow and wide | $50.00 per Len-ft | refrigeration |
| Low-Temperature Display Case Doors With No Anti-Sweat Heaters | Low-temperature reach-in display cases equipped with special display case glass doors that have no anti-sweat heaters | $28.00 - $60.00 Len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors | Low temperature | $332.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors | Medium temperature | $222.00 - $315.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Case Doors | Open to closed with LED | $71.00 - $137.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Case Doors | Open with night covers to closed (retrofit) | $57.00 - $124.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Open Display Case Retrofit | Electric | $19.00 - $25.00 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Ozone Laundry, Commercial | Ozone laundry, ozone system added, gas water heat | $76.00 - $116.00 per proc-lbs | appliance |
| Package Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat Pump | $42.00 - $119.00 per Cap-Tons | hvac | |
| Packaged Air Conditioner Heat Recovery, Commercial | Heat recovery rooftop unit (HR-RTU) for SHW | $2,009.00 - $2,671.00 Each | hvac |
| Packaged Heat Pump Air Conditioner Commercial: Fuel Substitution | Various configurations | $0.30 - $322.70 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Pool Cover, Commercial | Indoor and Outdoor | $0.64 - $2.11 Area-ft2 | recreation |
| Rack Oven | Commercial, gas, double-rack | $1,801.00 each | food-service |
| Rack Oven | Commercial, gas, single-rack | $1,114.00 each | food-service |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Glass-door reach-in freezer | $60.00 - $331.00 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Glass-door reach-in refrigerator | $24.00 - $112.00 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Solid-door reach-in freezer | $30.00 - $218.00 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Solid-door reach-in refrigerator | $40.00 - $101.00 each | refrigeration |
| Refrigerated Chef Base | Refrigerated volume, V, is constrained by 0 | $40.00 Each | food-service |
| Refrigerated Chef Base | Refrigerated volume, V, is constrained by 15 | $165.00 Each | food-service |
| Refrigerated Chef Base | Refrigerated volume, V, is constrained by 22.5 | $225.00 Each | food-service |
| Refrigerated Chef Base | Refrigerated volume, V, is constrained by 7.5 | $103.00 Each | food-service |
| Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance Motor | Software-controlled SRM, AR, 1 - 15 hp | $109.00 -$471.00 Rated HP | hvac |
| Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Software-controlled SRM, NR, 1-3 hp | $6.10 - $35.00 rated-hp | hvac |
| Space Heating Boiler, Commercial & Multifamily | Various Configurations | $.11 - $11.00 Cap-kBTUh | hvac |
| Steam Trap | Steam trap replacement | $113.00 each | process |
| Steamer | Electric | $533.00 each | food-service |
| Steamer | Gas | $2,059.00 each | food-service |
| Storage Water Heater | Large Commercial >75kbtu/hr | Up to $12.38 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Storage Water Heater | System size 30 gallons | Up to $2.67 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Storage Water Heater | System size 40 gallons | Up to $1.87 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Storage Water Heater | System size 50 gallons | Up to $3.37 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Supply Fan Controls | Unoccupied fan control, various configurations | $7.47 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Tankless Water Heater | Large Instantaneous Heaters, ≥200 kbtu/hr | $0.46 - $13.80 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Tankless Water Heater | Small Instantaneous Heaters, | $0.46 - $12.54 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Tankless Water Heater | Small/Medium Instantaneous Heaters, 76-200 kbtu/hr | $1.36 - $15.48 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| UL Type B LED Mogul Base Lamp HID Retrofits for Outdoor Area/Pole and Decorative Fixtures | Various configurations | $1.08- $131.00 per Lamp | lighting |
| Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer | Refrig-freezer, high efficiency ultra-low temperature (ULT, -80 deg C) freezers, 15 to < 24 ft3 | $223.00 - $604.00 each | refrigeration |
| Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer | Refrig-freezer, high efficiency ultra-low temperature (ULT, -80 deg C) freezers, 24 to 29 ft3 | $449.00 - $1,212.00 each | refrigeration |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | Com undercounter dishwasher, high temp, tier 1 (gal/rack | $255.00 - $299.00each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | Com undercounter dishwasher, high temp, tier 2 (gal/rack | $395.00 - $460.00 each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | Com undercounter dishwasher, low temp, tier 1 (gal/rack | $228.00 - $282.00 each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | Com undercounter dishwasher, low temp, tier 2 (gal/rack | $348.00 - $430.00 each | food-service |
| Underfired Broiler | $671.00 per len-ft | food-service | |
| Unitary Air-Cooled Air Conditioner, Over 65 kBtu/hr, Commercial | Various configurations | $1.33 - $126.00 Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Vending and Beverage Merchandise Controller | Various configurations | $2.42- $68.00 Each | appliance |
| VSD for HVAC Fan Controls, Commercial | VSD on HVAC fan control | $141.00 - $258.00 Rated- HP | hvac |
