PG&E Energy Rebate Program Changing in 2013

Northern and Central California contractors involved in energy efficiency programs will be interested in changes to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) portfolio of rebate programs.

PG&E's Energy Efficiency (EE) program operates in two- to three-year program cycles. The current program began in 2010 and concludes on December 31, 2012. This means many current rebates on EE products either will be eliminated or changed after that date. It also means many new products will be launched January 1, 2013, across a wide range of technologies, including lighting, HVAC, and water heaters.

To receive 2012 rebates and incentives for current energy efficiency projects, all qualifying products must be purchased, installed, and invoiced by December 31, 2012. Apply online or mail your completed application with required documentation postmarked no later than March 1, 2013.

PG&E is updating its Web pages and printed and electronic marketing material to represent all of the key product and program changes. Check www.pge.com for new rebate catalogs in January 2013.