Does the incentive come from SCE?
The Green Energy Incentive Program is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The EECBG is administered by the United States Department of Energy. Southern California Edison does offer a number of incentives and all businesses are encouraged to take advantage of these. Visit SCE.com for more information on available incentives from Southern California Edison.
Is there additional incentive from the City?
The Green Energy Incentive Program is the only incentive currently being offered by the City of Santa Clarita for businesses wishing to complete sustainability projects. For a list of complementary programs offered by local utilities, visit GreenSantaClarita.com and refer to the Green Energy Incentive application package.
If a project for changing lighting is in progress and additional incentive are available by the City, can an application be completed and submitted?
The Green Energy Incentive Program is for new projects only. Projects currently being completed or previously completed are not eligible for funding. Businesses interested in additional incentives are encouraged to consider determining new energy savings projects to participate in this incentive program.
My company owns an office building. My business uses one of those spaces and I rent the other eight spaces to other tenants. Would I apply for my building or would each tenant need to submit an application?
This situation can be handled multiple ways. An application may be submitted for the entire building. Alternatively, individual applications may be submitted for each individual business in the office building.
We do not own the building we currently work in. Therefore, it would be rather challenging to complete the automated benchmarking service. Is that a deal breaker on this project if I can't put that together?
A benchmarking analysis conducted using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager is required in order to participate in this grant program.
We do a lot of driving around and by carpooling we could definitely reduce green house gas emissions without old truck. So, we are looking to purchase and alternative energy car or truck to transport our employees out to the job sites. Is this a possible use of funds that are included in the green incentive program?
Purchasing alternatively fueled vehicles and/or carpool and transportation programs are eligible for funding through this program.
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