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
Boiler and chiller plant improvements
Building automation systems/energy management control systems (EMCS)
Chilled water, hot water and steam distribution systems
Electric motors and drives
Heating, ventilation and cooling equipment (HVAC) upgrades
Lighting efficiency and controls
Refrigeration and food service equipment
Retro-commissioning
And more!
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 | $48.72 - $68.33 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Anti-Sweat Heater (ASH) Controls | ASH controls, medium temperature | $8.78 - $41.05 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Auto Closer for Refrigerated Storage Door | Freezer | $352.57 - $478.46 each | refrigeration |
| Auto Closer for Refrigerated Storage Door | Cooler | $183.83 - $266.83 each | refrigeration |
| Bare Suction Line Insulation | Walk-in cooler suction line insulation | $1.04 - $2.23 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Bare Suction Line Insulation | Walk-in freezer suction line insulation | $4.68 - $8.16 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Boiler | Large commercial boiler | $0.74 - $12.21 per Cap-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Boiler | Small or medium commercial boiler | $1.10 - $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 | $87.51 each | process |
| Circulating Block Heater | Generator size 37-199 kW | $171.48 - $498.75 each | process |
| Cogged V-Belt for HVAC Fan | Normal replacement | $0.32 - $0.50 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size | $1,604.21 each | appliance food-service |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size >28 pan model | $3,083.96 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Electric: size 15 - 28 pan model | $2,102.07 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size | $1,134.84 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size >28 pan model | $2,265.43 each | food-service |
| Combination Oven | Gas: size 15 - 28 pan model | $1,599.07 each | food-service |
| 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 |
| Conveyor Oven | Gas | $587.55 each | food-service |
| Conveyor Toaster | Commercial | $448.07 per unit | 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 | $384.32 - $405.34 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient, commercial dishwasher, high temp, tier 2 | $669.42 - $712.56 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient, commercial dishwasher, low temp, tier 1 | $248.44 - $267.30 each | food-service |
| Door-Type Dishwasher | Efficient, commercial dishwasher, low temp, tier 2 | $341.51 - $403.99 each | food-service |
| ECM Retrofit for Walk-in Cooler or Freezer | Walk-in cooler evaporator fan with ECM motor | $33.88 - $168.72 each | refrigeration |
| ECM Retrofit for Walk-in Cooler or Freezer | Walk-in freezer evaporator fan with ECM motor | $27.66 - $123.91 each | refrigeration |
| Enhanced Ventilation for Packaged HVAC | Various configurations | $23.23 - $244.76 per 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 |
| Fryer | Electric | $142.44 each | food-service |
| Fryer | Gas - tier 1 | $522.11 each | food-service |
| Fryer | Gas - tier 2 | $792.22 each | food-service |
| Fryer: Fuel Substitution | $150.82 each | food-service | |
| Gas Dryer Modulating Valve | $36.11 - $711.47 per unit | appliance | |
| Griddle | Electric or Gas | $175.43 - $183.93 per len-ft | food-service |
| Hand-Wrap Machine: Electric | $215.74 each | food-service | |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | Various configurations | $142.44 - $1,343.18 each | hot-water |
| Heat Pump Water Heater: Fuel Substitution | Various configurations | $0.23 - $1,819.43 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 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) | $95.01 - $287.65 each | food-service |
| Ice Machine | Remote condensing unit (rcu) | $219.89 - $331.91 each | food-service |
| Ice Machine | Self-contained unit (scu) | $85.33 - $141.06 each | |
| Insulated Hot Food Holding Cabinet | Commercial hot food holding cabinet, full, electric | $146.97 each | food-service |
| Insulated Hot Food Holding Cabinet | Commercial hot food holding cabinet, half, electric | $77.17 each | food-service |
| Laminar Flow Restrictor | Faucet, public or private lavatory or kitchen | $7.27 - $14.27 each | hot-water |
| Large Heat Pump Water Heater | Commercial | $5.01 – 427.97 per CapOut-kBtuh | hot-water |
| Large Heat Pump Water Heater | Multifamily | $77.52 - $117.73 per CapOut-kBtuh | hot-water |
| LED, High or Low Bay | LED high bay luminaire rated from 9400 to < 65900 lumens and ≥ 155 LPW | $1.42 - $35.16 per fixture | lighting |
| LED, Tube | Efficient 4-foot UL Type A LED T8 lamp: indoor or parking garage | $0.72 - $12.69 per lamp | lighting |
| LED, Type B or Type C Lamp | Efficient 4-foot UL Type B LED T8 lamp: indoor or outdoor | $0.39 - $14.03 per lamp | lighting |
| LED, Type B or Type C Lamp | Fixture with (2) efficient 4-foot UL Type C LED T8 lamp: indoor or garage | $0.53 - $28.00 per fixture | lighting |
| LED, Type B or Type C Lamp | Fixture with (3) efficient 4-foot UL Type C LED T8 lamp: indoor or garage | $0.80 - $42.15 per fixture | lighting |
| LED, Type B or Type C Lamp | Fixture with (4) efficient 4-foot UL Type C LED T8 lamp: indoor or garage | $1.07 - $56.15 per fixture | lighting |
| Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | < 0.75 | $13.15 each | food-service |
| Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray Valve | 0.75 - 1.07 gpm | $18.57 - $24.00 each | food-service |
| Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors | Low temperature | $272.72 - $328.44 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors | Medium temperature | $123.47 - $172.05 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Case Doors | Open to closed with LED | $91.34 - $155.88 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Case Doors | Open with night covers to closed (retrofit) | $70.88 - $139.30 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Medium-Temperature Open Display Case Retrofit | Electric | $15.90 per len-ft | refrigeration |
| Ozone Laundry, Commercial | Ozone laundry, ozone system added, gas water heat | $43.43 - $64.07 per proc-lbs | appliance |
| Package Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat Pump | Cooling capacity ≤24 kBtuh/hr | $34.21 - $71.64 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Packaged Heat Pump Air Conditioner Commercial: Fuel Substitution | Various configurations | $0.30 - $322.70 per Cap-Tons | hvac |
| Rack Oven | Commercial, gas, double-rack | $814.50 each | food-service |
| Rack Oven | Commercial, gas, single-rack | $504.01 each | food-service |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Glass-door reach-in freezer | $59.92 - $275.26 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Glass-door reach-in refrigerator | $23.79 - $92.93 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Solid-door reach-in freezer | $29.76 - $181.23 each | refrigeration |
| Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer | Solid-door reach-in refrigerator | $40.68 - $84.35 each | refrigeration |
| Steam Trap | Steam trap replacement | $186.08 each | process |
| Steamer | Electric | $519.99 each | food-service |
| Steamer | Gas | $1,634.84 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 |
| Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Software-controlled SRM | $4.63 - $20.51 rated-hp | hvac |
| Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance Motor | Software-controlled SRM | $152.24 -$662.48 Rated HP | hvac |
| UL Type B LED Mogul Base Lamp HID Retrofits for Outdoor Area/Pole and Decorative Fixtures | Various configurations | $1.59 - $238.97 per Lamp | lighting |
| 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 |
| Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer | Volume 15 to | $223.34 - $553.79 each | refrigeration |
| Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer | Volume 24 to 29 ft3 | $448.74 - $1,111.30 each | refrigeration |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | high temp, tier 1 | $194.53 - $201.08 each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | high temp, tier 2 | $283.82 - $297.19 each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | low temp, tier 1 | $115.74 - $136.75 each | food-service |
| Undercounter Dishwasher | low temp, tier 2 | $176.39 - $209.09 each | food-service |
| Underfired Broiler | $303.52 per len-ft | food-service |
