2120 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
TEL: (510) 981-7439, TDD: (510) 981-7474
Office Hours: Mon-  Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Email: Energy@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Commercial and Industrial 

Energy Services

Berkeley Energy Office Commercial Energy Services: 981-5434

• Smart Lights Program gives Berkeley and Oakland businesses a boost in energy conservation with free energy audits and financial incentives for lighting. Call 510-981-7750 for more information.   

• Financial Incentives and Rebates for Commercial Energy Consumers Tax credits and cash back for equipment, appliances, systems and remodeling, and energy-saving innovations.

Commercial Services

     The Energy Office offers free energy audits and provides financial assistance for energy projects for small commercial businesses.  The Small Commercial Technical Assistance Program is available for a limited time each year and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.  Financial incentives are provided to reduce capital costs to a two-year or shorter payback (energy savings will pay for the project in two years or less).

Savings Opportunities for Business

     The biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money are available during remodeling or new construction.  Ask your architect or engineer to design the project to exceed State energy efficiency standards.   If you are not planning a remodel, there are may be many opportunities to retrofit your business for energy efficiency.

     You and your design team may be eligible for a PG&E rebate for remodeling or retrofits.  This may include rebates for equipment as well.

• Lighting

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• Hot Water

• Refrigeration

• Compressed Air

• Office Equipment

• Cooking and Dishwashing

Updated January 17, 2007

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