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Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH) and Low Income Workshop

The slides for today’s presentation can be downloaded/printed at www.pge.com/solareducation

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PG&E and our BusinessWhat we do:• Deliver safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible gas and

electricity to approximately 15 million Californians

6,000 MWElectric generation capacity

6,136 milesGas transmission backbone

18,610 milesElectric transmission circuits

5.1 MM electric 4.2 MM gas

Electric and gas distribution customers

l1

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PG&E’s 2008 Electric Delivery Mix--on average over 50% of the energy PG&E delivers comes from sources that emit almost no carbon

dioxide

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The purpose of this webinar is to provide an understanding of the MASH Program and PG&E’s Low Income offerings. We will take you through the application process and also give an overview of some related low income programs and services PG&E offers. More details about the CSI Program Requirements are included in monthly CSI Workshops.

**Please note: This is not an instructional class on how to install solar**

Objective

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Content

• Introduction

• CSI Program Background

• MASH Program

• Energy Partners Program

• Energy Efficiency Rebates for Multifamily Properties

• California Alternate Rates for Energy

• Q&A Session

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CPUC(CA Public Utilities Commission)

Retrofit ResidentialRetrofit CommercialCommercial New Construction

Residential New Construction

4. New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP)

PG&E SCE CCSE

Program Administrators

CEC(California Energy Commission)

SDG&EPG&E SCE

SB 1

Program Administrators

Low Income Solar (LISP)

1. California Solar Initiative (CSI)

3. SASH2. MASH

Retrofit Low Income

Grid Alternatives

BVES

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CSI Background and History

• January 2007: Go Solar California campaign was launched

– SB 1 was signed into law in 2006 to authorize the program

– $3.3 billion aimed at installing 3,000 MW of grid-installed solar

– CSI, NSHP are part of Go Solar California

• CSI covers all non-residential projects and existing residential projects in IOU territories -1,940 MW goal

• NSHP covers new construction – 400 MW goal

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Low Income Solar Program Background

• The Low Income Solar Program will provide education and incentives for installing solar PV systems in eligible low income structures (single-family homes and multifamily housing).

• $216 M (10% of the ratepayer funded CSI Budget) was set aside for Low Income Solar

• There are two distinct programs:• $108M for Single Family Affordable Solar Housing Program (SASH)

• Administered statewide by GRID Alternatives• $108M for Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing Program (MASH)

• Administered by PG&E, SCE and CCSE

• Goal• Promote participation by and provide access to solar power to low income

households living in retrofit housing structures• Decrease energy use and electric bills without increase monthly

household expenses

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• Stimulate adoption of solar power in the affordable housing sector

• Improve energy utilization and overall quality of affordable housing through application of solar and energy efficiency technologies

• Decrease electricity use and costs without increasing monthly household expenses for affordable housing building occupants

• Increase awareness and appreciation of the benefits of solar among affordable housing occupants and developers

MASH Program Goals

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MASH Eligibility• Project site must be within service territory and receive retail electric service from Pacific

Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and San Diego Gas and Electric (administered by the CCSE)*

• Retrofit Residential Multifamily Projects that meet the definition of low income residential housing per Public Utilities Code 2852 (either of the following):

– (A) Residential housing financed with low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, or local, state, or federal loans or grants, and for which the rents of the occupants who are lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, do not exceed those prescribed by deed restrictions or regulatory agreements pursuant to the terms of the financing or financial assistance.

– (B) A residential complex in which at least 20 percent of the total units are sold or rented to lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and the housing units targeted for lower income households are subject to a deed restriction or affordability covenant with a public entity that ensures that the units will be available at an affordable housing cost, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or at an affordable rent, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code for a period of at least 30 years.

• Must have an occupancy permit of 2 years or moreIf you are working on a major rehab, check with New Solar Homes Partnership for eligibility

*Municipal electric utility customers, please check with your provider for any solar incentives or CSI updates.

** New construction residential projects are eligible under the New Solar Homes Partnership Program

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MASH Eligibility Ctd

• Must use new and eligible equipment approved on CEC list

• New inverter not required, new panels can be added to an existing inverter

• Minimum System Size of 1 kW

• Maximum System Size of 5 MW

• Incentives will be capped to the First MW

• System size: production must be < previous 12 month usage history (kWh)

• Documentation can be provided for added load: new appliances, added square footage, etc.

• Residential system 5-9.9 kW in size, square footage can be used (2 watts x square feet = maximum CEC-AC system size)

*Municipal electric utility customers, please check with your provider for any solar incentives or CSI updates.

** New construction residential projects are eligible under the New Solar Homes Partnership Program

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MASH Incentive Structure

There is one type of MASH Incentive:

Expected Performance-Based Buydown (EPBB) - EPBB is a one time, up-front payment based on an estimate of the system's future performance

Three levels of incentives

$/Watt Varies$4.00/Watt$3.30/Watt

Track 2: Grant-style incentives

Track 1 B: Tenant Load Offset

Track 1A: Common Load Offset

MASH Incentives are not subject to a MW Trigger

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Virtual Net Metering (VNM)

• New Tariff available to MASH participants

• Credits from a single solar system at a Site are allocated across multiple accounts

• The Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) filed a proposed VNM tariff on 2/13/09– Advice Letter was suspended by CPUC; supplemental filing 4/10

• MASH Decision directed CPUC to consider expansion of VNM to all multitenant buildings

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MASH Program Status and Statistics

• Track 1 launched February 17, 2009– 15 applications received (as of 4/30)– 716kW; $2.6M

• Track 2 is expected to launch later this year– Supplemental Advice Letter filed 3/11, including Track

2 Grant Proposal Form

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Total MASH Projects (kW)Average System Size: 48 kW

715.745678.222

37.523

0 kW

100 kW

200 kW

300 kW

400 kW

500 kW

600 kW

700 kW

800 kW

February* March April Total 2009YTD

kW in Que

Reserved

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Common vs. Tenant Load (kW)

335.369 360.963

19.413

0 kW

50 kW

100 kW

150 kW

200 kW

250 kW

300 kW

350 kW

400 kW

Track 1A:Common Load

Track 1B:Tenant Load

kW in Queue

Reserved

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Total MASH Projects ($) Average Reservation $174,309

$2,614,634$2,550,571

$64,063$0

$500,000

$1,000,000

$1,500,000

$2,000,000

$2,500,000

$3,000,000

February* March Total 2009 YTD

Incent $ inQueueReserved

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Before ApplyingApplication Terminology:

• Host Customer: the utility customer of record (person listed on the bill) at the location where the generating equipment will be located. If there are multiple utility customers (tenants and owner), the building owner may be the Host Customer for a MASH application.

• System Owner: the owner of the generating equipment at the time the incentive is paid.

• Applicant: is the entity/person that completes and submits the CSI Program application and serves as the main contact person for the CSI Program.

• Project Site: the physical site where the system is going to be installed as listed with PG&E.

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3 Step Application Process

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3 Step Application

Submit

Proof of Project

Milestone

PPM

Submit

Incentive Claim

Form

ICF

Submit

Reservation Request

Form

RRF

Step 1. Reserve Funding Step 2. Show Progress Step 3. Claim Incentive

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Step 1 of 3: Reservation RequestRequired Documents

1. Completed Reservation Request Form and Program Contract with Original Signature

• Application listing the customer, installer, project site, requested incentive amount, etc

2. Documentation of an Energy Efficiency Audit (or Title 24 documentation or other exemptions)

• Can be done on PG&E website, phone, onsite or mail

3. Printout of EPBB Tool Calculation (www.csi-epbb.com)

• Each array requires a separate printout to determine correct incentive

4. Documentation of Low Income Status

• Any documentation to demonstrate that the building meets the definition of low income per CPUC Code 2852

5. Proof of occupancy greater than 2 years

• May be demonstrated in the form of 2 years of utility bills

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If annual kWh on EPBB Calculator > previous 12 month usage history

6. Electrical System Sizing Documentation

• Square footage, list of new equipment/appliances with the wattage and expected use, or engineer calculations

Step 1 of 3: Reservation RequestRequired Documents, IF APPLICABLE

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Step 2 of 3: Proof of Project Milestone Required Documents

1. Completed Proof of Project Milestone Checklist

• The purpose of this checklist is to assist in the completion of information materials required for review of Proof of Project Advancement

2. Copy of Executed Agreement of Solar System Purchase and Installation

• Purchase/installation contract between involved parties3. Copy of Request For Proposal (RFP) of Solicitation

• Notice to Invite Bids, of similar solicitation issued for the installation, lease, and/or purchase of the system proposed for the project

If System Owner is different than Host Customer

4. Copy of executed alternative System Ownership agreement

• Listing involved parties, terms, length of time, signatures, etc.

If applicable

5. Revised EPBB Calculation Printout (if applicable)

• If the proposed system has changed at all please submit a new EPBB calculation printout

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Step 3 of 3: Incentive ClaimRequired Documents

1. Complete Incentive Claim Form and Original Signatures

• Application indicating installed equipment and final incentive amount

2. Final Project Cost Breakdown Worksheet

• Itemized listing of project cost for modules, inverters, installation, etc.

3. Copy of Executed Performance Monitoring & Reporting Service Contract and Performance Data Provider Letter

Performance Meter make, model & serial number; name of provider; terms & conditions; etc.

• Communication to the performance meter should be completed prior to ICF

Or If exempt:

3. PMRS Cost Cap Exemption Documentation

Same as above or If exempt, copy of quote from eligible PMRS provider showing cost

If applicable:

4. Revised EPBB Calculation Printout

• Required if installed equipment is different than proposed equipment in Reservation (Step 1)

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3 Step Process and Timeframe

Due 240 Days from Reservation Reserved

Proof

Of

Project

Milestone

Due 18 months from Reservation Date

Incentive

Claim

Form

Reservation

Request

Form

Due 60 Days from Reservation Date

Request

for

Proposal

(RFP)

RFP

Approval

Notification

Reservation

Reserved

Notification

Reservation

Confirmed

Notification

Incentive

Approval

Notification

PG&E Review

Within 30 days*

PG&E Review

Within 30 days*

PG&E Review

Within 30 days*

PG&E Review

Within 30 days*

*Please note: Timeframes are approximate. Missing or Incorrect information/documents cause indefinite delays.

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How to Apply

• Download forms from websitewww.pge.com/lowincomesolar

• Coming Soon– Access online database PowerClerk

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ResourcesTo Learn More…

MASH Webinar – July 1st, 2:00 – 3:00

Other Solar Webinars -

CSI Workshop

Basics of Photovoltaic Systems for Grid-Tied Applications

Photovoltaic Site Analysis and System Sizing

Interconnection Process

Solar and Energy Efficiency

Solar for the Entrepreneur

Performance Data Provider and Performance Monitoring and Recording Service

Solar Data Updates

**Please refer to the Pacific Energy Center training website for the next available Internet class: http://www.pge.com/solarclasses

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Resources cont’d…

Applications:

www.pge.com/lowincomesolar

To request marketing materials:[email protected]

EPBB Calculation Tool:

www.csi-epbb.com

California Energy Commission:

www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov

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The Energy Partners Program

PG&E Multifamily Affordable Housing Workshop

May 4, 2009San Francisco

Mary O’DrainPacific Gas and Electric Company

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Low Income Energy Efficiency at PG&E: The Energy Partners Program

• The Energy Partners Program provides free home weatherization, energy-efficient appliances and energy education services to income-qualified PG&E customers throughout the Company’s service area.

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Low Income Energy Efficiency at PG&E: The Energy Partners Program

• Over 25 years: Energy Partners has been operated by PG&E since 1983

• Statewide Low Income Energy Efficiency Programoffered by all 4 major regulated Investor Owned Utilities (PG&E, SCE, SCG, and SDG&E)

• Regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission• Funded through a public purpose charge on customer

utility bills• Available to all residential housing types: serves single-

family, multi-family and mobile homes– Available to both owners and renters

• Energy Partners participants receive all feasible measuresfor which they qualify

• Serves customers at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines

Valid through May 31, 2009

$7,400 Each Additional

Person

$58,000 6

$50,600 5

$43,200 4

$35,800 3

$30,500 1 -2

Total Combined Annual IncomeHousehold Size

Energy Partners Income Guidelines

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Energy Partners Successes Over the Last Five Years

$ 610.84 $ 569.01 $ 598.71 $ 555.49 $ 620.37 Lifecycle Bill Savings

$ 62.37 $ 60.59 $ 59.45 $ 59.43 $ 64.02 1st Year Bill Savings

5,742,937 1,131,770 1,208,300 1,391,586 1,145,491 865,790 Therm

26,175 5,476 5,410 5,755 5,295 4,239 kW

126,596,093 27,286,113 27,554,191 26,628,310 25,152,986 19,974,493 kWh

$391,826,221 $75,245,556 $80,707,516 $90,094,496 $75,297,327 $70,481,326 Expensed

296,552 61,034 63,319 66,043 57,700 48,456 Homes Treated

Total20082007200620052004

PG&E LIEE Statistics: 2004-2008

• Served 296,552 PG&E customer homes– 16% of the 1.8 million eligible low income-qualified customers– Average $1,321 cost per home

• Saved 126,596,093 kWh• Saved 5,742,937Therms

PG&E’s “Energy Partners” Program helps low income customers reduce their energy consumption and costs while increasing their comfort and safety. Since 2004, Energy Partners has:

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Energy Partners Successfully Serves PG&E’s Low Income Customers

• Energy Partners serves a diverse customer base

• Energy Partners provides free weatherization and energy efficient appliances– PG&E-trained Energy Specialists provide

initial contact, and enroll customers, conduct energy educations, and home energy assessments

– PG&E-trained and certified Weatherization Specialists install weatherization measures

– Appointments are made to install energy efficient appliances at the customers convenience

– PG&E inspects Energy Partners work• Energy Partners activity is reported and

tracked internally and externally in an online database

• Energy Partners leverages the federal LIHEAP and DOE Weatherization Programs

• Impact evaluations of Energy Partners savings are conducted regularly

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PY2009-2011 Energy Partners Measures

• Hard-Wired Compact Fluorescent Porch lights

• Interior Hardwire Compact Fluorescent lamps

• Screw-in Compact Fluorescent lamps

• Occupancy Sensors• Torchieres• Refrigerator Replacement• Evaporative Coolers • Central Air Conditioners• Window/Wall Air Conditioners• Central AC Tune Up• Furnace repair/replacement (home-

owners only)• Water Heater repair/replacement

(home-owners only)• Energy Education

• Hot Water Conservation Measures– Faucet Aerators– Pipe Wrap– Low Flow Showerheads– Water Heater Blankets

• Air Infiltration Measures– Door Weather-stripping– Caulking– Outlet Gaskets – Evaporative Cooler Covers– Minor Home Repairs

• Duct Testing and Sealing• Attic Insulation• Clothes Washers• Microwaves (pilot measure)

Qualifying Energy Partners participants receive free energy services and measures, including: energy education, weatherization and energy efficient appliances.

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PG&E’s LIEE Program Supports Strategic Plan Low Income Initiatives

• All eligible low income customers will be given the opportunity to participate in the low income energy efficiency program by 2020

• Goal: Improve Customer Outreach – Strengthen customer outreach by using

customer segmentation analysis and social marketing tools

– Develop recognizable statewide branding– Improve program delivery– Promote the growth of a trained LIEE

workforce

• Goal: LIEE as an energy resource for long term, cost-effective savings

– Increase collaboration among and leveraging of other low income programs and services

– Integrate LIEE programs with energy efficiency and other demand-side management programs

– Provide customers with measures that result in higher and longer term energy savings

More information available at www.californiaenergyefficiency.com

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Low Income Energy Efficiency at PG&E: 2007-2011The 2009-2011 program is a major expansion of LIEE program goals and budget.

-

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

160,000

Homes Treated 63,319 61,034 90,903 124,991 124,991

Budget (,000) $75,337 $75,580 $109,056 $151,067 $156,789

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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2009-2011 Strategies: Integrated Media and Outreach

• PG&E’s Energy Partners program team is integrating marketing and outreach with other Company low income community messaging.

• Outreach efforts include: – CARE Community Outreach

Contractors (COCs)– Direct mailings and bill inserts– Participation in local community

events, presentations– Job fairs, CPUC “We CARE” Days– Paid media (including advertising

in local and in-language newspapers, television and radio)

– Grassroots media– Partnerships with government

agencies and faith-based organizations

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2009-2011 Strategies: Using a Whole Neighborhood Approach

• Identify neighborhoods with large numbers of low income customers

– Using census and other demographic information

– Correlate data with PG&E customer energy usage information

• Allow self-certification in neighborhoods where over 80% of the customers are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

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2009-2011 Strategies: IntegrationCoordination With Other PG&E Programs• Energy Efficiency (EE)

– LIEE, EE, DR, and Communications teams meet weekly to coordinate

– LIEE/non-low income Local Government Partnership and Third Party Initiatives

• Installations are completed under one program umbrella that is seamless to customers, but paid and tracked appropriately to LIEE or LGP or TPI

• California Solar Initiative (CSI)– Fully incorporate LIEE into low income CSI

offerings. – Fast-track LI-qualified CSI customers through

Energy Partners to receive all feasible measures and services before solar panels are installed.

– Offer pre-installation audits for qualifying affordable housing, including for building common areas.

• Demand Response (DR) and SmartMeter™– Develop and include low income opportunities

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2009-2011 Strategies: Leveraging

Coordination With Other Agency Programs• Other Utilities

– Other energy IOUs, municipal utilities, small multi-jurisdictional utilities (SMJUs), irrigation districts, and water utilities.

• Section 8 public housing– PG&E incorporates CARE and Energy Partners

eligibility into the Section 8 housing application process.

• Community contacts– Energy Partners staff meet regularly with low

income councils in its service area, such as the Sacramento coalition of low income and senior service agencies.

• LIHEAP– PG&E suggested revisions to program criteria to

help combine minimum participation thresholds– Energy Partners works with LIHEAP agencies to

replace refrigerators in homes of LIHEAP clients that are also PG&E customers

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Thanks!Questions?

Mary O’DrainPacific Gas and Electric CompanyLow Income Energy Management [email protected]

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Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Helen FisicaroPacific Gas and Electric

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California Statewide Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

California Energy Efficiency Programs are launched on a program year basisFunding for California Energy Efficiency programs is collected through the Public Goods Charge (PGC) on ratepayer’s utility bills. Funding is allocated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and administered by the utilityEach program within each IOU has specific energy savings goals (kW, kWh and therms)

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California Statewide Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate ProgramsAn extremely innovative model, addressing the unique energy efficiency needs of multifamily propertiesStatewide collaboration is one of only a few utility-administered programs in the nation, specifically addressing the multifamily segmentFocus has led to great program success and significant energy savings for thousands of multifamily properties in California

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2004-052002-032000-01

•Authorized one year program•Upstream focused program using contractors as the final delivery channel

Residential Contractor Program (RCP)Contractor Based Delivery

•Authorized as a two year program•Incentives for the installation of energy-efficient products•In existing apartment dwelling units, common areas of apartment & condominium complexes, & common areas of mobile home parks

•Funding authorized one year at a time•Substituted multifamily based incentive program to promote high efficiency projects

Property Owners/Managers and ContractorBlended Incentive Delivery

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate ProgramProperty Owner/Manager Based Incentives

Multifamily Programs History

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2004/05 Multifamily ProgramAccomplishments

$26,394,2644,705,08316,25779,780,29TOTAL$3,312,243666,9971,81711,967,840SDG&E

$4,152,8312,349,935SoCalGas

$10,592,4176,87045,109,000SCE

$8,336,7731,688,1517,57022,703,451PG&E

Incentives Paid ($)

Therms Savings

Demand Savings

(kW)

Energy Savings (kWh)

Accomplishments based on serving 3,992 multifamily sites, which consisted of 251,786 apartment dwelling units

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2006/08 Multifamily ProgramStatewide Rebates for Energy Efficient Products –up to $1,500

Appliances & General ImprovementsBoilers & Water HeatingHVACLighting

Common areas of apartment & condominium complexes & mobile home parksMultifamily Properties (2 or more units)Upstream, Midstream, Downstream

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2006/08 Multifamily Program(Continued)

Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate ProgramEasy to applyElectronic product location forms6-8 week turn around/paid on averageProgram offerings/rebate amounts may changeFunded by California utility customersAdministered by California UtilitiesUnder auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission

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Demand Response ProgramsReliability Programs

Customers agree to reduce their load to some contractually determined level in exchange for an incentive, often a commodity price discount

Price Responsive ProgramsCustomers choose how much load reduction they can provide based on either the electricity price or a per- kW/KWh load reduction incentive

Peak ChoiceCustomers choose from a menu of DR options, based on reduction amount, commitment level, event duration, notification lead time, number of events, and other information

Smart AC: Residential Demand ResponseWhen Smart AC is activated, air conditioner functions normally do for about 15 minutes of every half hour and for the other 15 minutes, the system fan will circulate already-cooled air around the room

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HVAC ProgramsDuct Test and Seal Incentive

Contract with a licensed C-20 HVAC contractor who is eligible for the program to seal ducts that are part of your home’s central heating and cooling systems and qualify for an incentive

Refrigerator Charge and AirflowTo keep your cooling system operating as peak performance, have it checked every year and have a refrigerant charge and airflow tune-up if the check-up indicates that it is needed

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Energy Efficiency Rebates for Multifamily Properties

Appliances and General ImprovementsExample: High Efficiency Clothes Washers or Windows

Boilers and Water HeatingExample: Gas Storage Water Heaters

HVACExample: ENERGY STAR® Room Air Conditioners

LightingExample: T8 Lamps and ballasts

All rebates and accompanying information can be found in the Energy Efficiency Rebates for Multifamily Properties Catalog

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2006/08 Multifamily ProgramAccomplishments through 12/31/08

$92,963,7522,534,67223,481228,868,779TOTAL$5,939,716418,2244,58110,739,775SDG&E$2,110,4851,686,931SoCalGas

$56,889,8508,970141,648,490SCE$28,023,701429,4969,93076,480,514PG&E

Incentives Paid ($)

Therms Savings

Demand Savings

(kW)

Energy Savings (kWh)

Accomplishments based on serving 15,008 multifamily sites, which consisted of 560,564 apartment dwelling units

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2006/08 Multifamily ProgramAccomplishments through 12/31/08

Energy saved is roughly equivalent to the annual electricity usage of 34,000 homes/yearTherms saved is roughly equivalent to the annual natural gas usage of 5,000 homes/year

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2007 Multifamily Statewide AwardsThe program was recognized by Association of Energy Service Professionals in the Outstanding Achievement in Energy Program Design or Implementation Award

The program was recognized by American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy as an exemplary program developed by the utilities

Pacific Gas & Electric Company • San Diego Gas & Electric CompanySouthern California Gas Company • Southern California Edison

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Program Challenges

Budget (stop/start)Split incentives (tenant/landlord)Accurate documentationParticipationResponsible qualified contractorsLeverage with low-income, non-profit housing organizations, 3rd party programs, local government programs, etc.

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How do we respond to the challenges?

PatienceEducation and Training

CONSUMER – Tenant, Property Owner/ManagerCONTRACTOR – Statewide contractors’ meetings

Be ResponsiveAddress issues immediately with property owners/managers and contractors to protect our customers as well as the reputation of the utility

Follow-up and surveysTimely information to adjust program

Evaluation, Measurement and Verification

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Program Benefits

Becoming more visible, since 2002Incentive opportunities = Energy SavingsGaining momentumCapturing potential energy savings, resulting from installation of productsTenants & property owners save moneyTraining and Education

Property Owner/Managers, Tenants, ContractorsImpacting Hard-To-Reach sector

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Program Benefits (Continued)

Split Incentives – benefiting property owners and tenantsInstallation of comprehensive measuresMarketing outreach

Nonprofit housing organizationsCalifornia Association of ApartmentsLow income propertiesAffordable housing eventsLeveraging with available funding resources

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Future Program Design Considerations

PY 2009- 2011 Filings – Filed in 2008,re-filed March 2, 2009 and awaiting approval 2009 Bridge Funding Leverage upstream incentives with industry partners

Aggregate product/service rebatesFinancing opportunities SCE / SCG MF Audit Pilot ProgramRequiring companion measure installations

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Contact InformationPacific Gas and Electric Company

www.pge.comHelen Fisicaro – (415) 973-1022

San Diego Gas and Electric Companywww.sdge.com

Mark Jensen – (858) 636-6811Southern California Edison

www.sce.comDavi Ibarra – (626) 633-3048

Southern California Gas Companywww.socalgas.com

Kathy Van Cott – (562) 803-7493

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Questions?