Small Business Energy Advantage

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MCE small business customer Oak Park Cleaners, located in Contra Costa County.

MCE’s Small Business Energy Advantage partner, Resource Innovations, will be visiting select Vallejo businesses to offer no-cost energy assessments and upgrades. Representatives will have identification. Learn about MCE’s door-to-door policy.

Give Your Small Business a Boost

Connect with an energy expert for a free assessment to identify energy saving upgrades that can lower your monthly bills, reduce maintenance costs, and build your advantage.

What You’ll Get

An on-site energy assessment with an energy expert to identify energy savings opportunities that suit your small business

No-cost and reduced cost upgrades that save you money on your utility bills

Enhanced health, comfort, and safety

A way to show your community and your employees that you are committed to sustainability

Sample No-cost Measures	Sample Reduced Cost Measures
LED Retrofits Light your business with less! LEDs use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs.	New LED Fixtures Do away with maintenance hassle! LED fixtures typically last four to 10 times longer than comparable technologies.
Smart Thermostats Easily control your thermostat to work when you need it and improve the thermal comfort of your space.	Heat Pump Water Heater Heat water 50% more efficiently than typical gas heaters.
Room Air Purifiers Filter out pollutants, such as dust, pollen, and bacteria, and send clean air back into your rooms.	Window Film Reflect the sun’s heat and reduce the need for air conditioning.
Occupancy Sensors Automatically switch off the lights when no one is there.	Refrigeration Display Lighting Improve the look of your product and lower your energy costs.

Who’s Eligible

Independent small businesses that meet an energy usage threshold below 50 kW demand, have fewer than five locations, and operate within a state-designated Priority Population or meet the state-designated criteria for “hard-to-reach.” To determine if you meet the program’s criteria, start the enrollment process.

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Not eligible for the Small Business Energy Advantage program? Check out MCE's Commercial Energy Savings program for additional energy-efficiency upgrades available for small and medium-sized businesses.

How It Works

Connect with an energy expert

Complete this interest form. We’ll determine if your small business is eligible to take advantage of this program.

Receive your energy assessment

Get a customized report identifying no-cost and reduced cost energy upgrades that suit your small business.

Complete your project

Choose which energy upgrades you’d like to install. Our team will work with your schedule and install your upgrades so that you can stay focused on what matters most.

Meet Our Partner

Program representatives from Resource Innovations will guide you through the Small Business Energy Advantage program, offering tailored recommendations and providing no-cost and reduced cost installation for a select set of measures. Resource Innovations is a leading industry player in transforming communities through energy solutions and partnering with utilities and renewable electricity providers to achieve our goals.

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

What information about my business do I need to provide to qualify for the program?

You will need your PG&E Service Agreement ID (SAID), which can be found on billing statements from PG&E.

How long does it take to complete the eligibility and enrollment process?

The process only takes a few minutes. If you do not know your PG&E Service Agreement ID (SAID) or cannot find your business address, either of which can be submitted during enrollment, please contact us at SBEA@resource-innovations.com or (888) 518-5418.

How much time does the installation of upgrades take?

No-cost upgrades can usually be installed within a few minutes to hours. Low-cost measures can take longer depending on the scale and scope. Please discuss timelines with your program representative and schedule installation to work with your business schedule.

Can I enroll more than one location to the program in a single enrollment process?

No. Each location (up to five is allowed) must enroll separately. Eligibility criteria is determined, in part, by its specific location.

Is this a completely free service program?

Enrollment and the facility assessment are offered at no-cost to the customer. Customers are under no obligation to install upgrades that are recommended after the assessment. For upgrades that the customer selects, some are offered at no-cost and some at a reduced cost. Any costs, when they apply, are provided in writing and must be authorized by the customer before installation.

Who is eligible to participate in the Small Business Energy Advantage program?

Eligible participants in the program must meet all of the following:

Have an active PG&E account in MCE service area
Be located in a CA Priority Population zone which include:
- Disadvantaged Communities (DACs)
- Low-income Census tracts
(If not located in a CA Priority Population zone) Meet the state-designated criteria for “hard-to-reach:”
- Primary language spoken is other than English,
- Facility is rented or leased, and
- The business has less than 25 employees and/or annual electric demand is less than 20kW or annual gas consumption is less than 10,000 therms
Have an annual electric demand of less than 50kW
Own or operate no more than five total locations

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Small Business Energy Advantage

Complete the interest form to get started!

Give Your Small Business a Boost

What You’ll Get

Who’s Eligible