Fast-Track & Custom Incentives

Though every business and project is unique, businesses of all sectors and sizes can benefit from energy-efficient upgrades. That is why we offer incentives for projects that vary in size and business type. From major heating or cooling upgrades to small lighting projects, we have solutions that help you save energy and money.

Available Fast-Track Incentives

EquipmentDescriptionAverage Incentive Amounthf:tax:incentive_category
Ozone Laundry Systemozone system added, gas water heat$90.00 per pound of laundry capacitymiscellaneous
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerDouble-door beverage merchandise cooler controller$38.00 per unitappliance
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerOne-door beverage merchandise cooler controller$27.00 per unitappliance
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerOne-door under-counter beverage merchandise cooler controller$20.00 per unitappliance
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerTriple-door beverage merchandise cooler controller$53.00 per unitappliance
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerCold vending machine controller$32.00 per unitappliance
Vending and Beverage Merchandise ControllerSnack vending machine controller$2.34 per unitappliance
Gas Dryer Modulating Valve$84.00 per unitappliance
VFD Retrofit for Air CompressorAir compressor VFD, 5 to < 15 or 15 to < 25 hp$10.00-$20.00 Rated-HP
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls(Display case with ASH controls, LT)$25.00 Len-ftrefrigeration
Anti-Sweat Heater Controls(Display case with ASH controls, LT)$4.76 Len-ftrefrigeration
Low-Temperature Display Case Doors with no Anti-Sweat HeatersLow-temperature reach-in display cases equipped with special display case glass doors that have no anti-sweat heaters$27.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display CaseElectrically Commutated (EC) motor replacing Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor, (Medium Temp or Low Temp)$13.00 - $15.00 per unitrefrigeration
Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display CaseElectrically Commutated (EC) motor replacing Shaded Pole (SHP) motor, (Medium Temp or Low Temp)$24.00 - $29.00 per unitrefrigeration
Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display CasePermanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor replacing Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor/blades, (Medium Temp or Low Temp)$26.00 - $31.00 per unitrefrigeration
Fan Motor Retrofit for a Refrigerated Display CasePermanent Magnet Synchronous (PMS) motor replacing Shaded Pole (SHP) motor/blades, (Medium Temp or Low Temp)$37.00- $44.00 per unitrefrigeration
Floating Head Pressure ControlsControl of saturated condenser temperature (SCT) to ambient temperature for air-cooled condensers with cycling fan controls$38.00 per Cap-Tonsrefrigeration
Floating Head Pressure ControlsControl of saturated condenser temperature (SCT) to ambient temperature for air-cooled condensers with VFD fan controls$81.00 per Cap-Tonsrefrigeration
Floating Head Pressure ControlsControl for evap-cooled condensers with cycling fan controls$93.00 per Cap-Tonsrefrigeration
Floating Head Pressure ControlsControl of saturated condenser temperature (SCT) to wetbulb temperature for evap-cooled condensers with VFD fan controls$101.00 per Cap-Tonsrefrigeration
Bare Suction Line InsulationWalk-in cooler suction line insulation$1.29 per len-ftrefrigeration
Bare Suction Line InsulationWalk-in freezer suction line insulation$5.80 per len-ftrefrigeration
Medium or Low-Temperature Display CaseVarious configurations$14.00 - $1,071.00 Eachrefrigeration
Medium-Temperature Case DoorsVertical ref case, med. temp: open w/ night covers to closed (retrofit)$55.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Medium-Temperature Case DoorsVertical ref case, med. temp w/ night covers: open to closed with LED$69.00 per installed linear footrefrigeration
Ultra-Low Temperature FreezerVolume 15 to less than 24 ft3$215.00 per unitrefrigeration
Ultra-Low Temperature FreezerVolume 24 to 29 ft3$434.00 per unitrefrigeration
Reach-In Refrigerator or FreezerGlass-Door Reach-In Refrigerator$23.00 - $79.00 per unitrefrigeration
Reach-In Refrigerator or FreezerSolid-Door Reach-In Refrigerator$39.00 - $72.00 per unitrefrigeration
Reach-In Refrigerator or FreezerGlass-Door Reach-In Freezer$58.00 - $235.00 per unitrefrigeration
Reach-In Refrigerator or FreezerSolid-Door Reach-In Freezer$29.00 - $155.00 per unitrefrigeration
Low-Temperature Coffin to Reach-In Display Case ConversionNarrow or Wide Case Width$50.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Medium-Temperature Open Display Case RetrofitMedium temp open vertical refrigerated display case with a high efficiency evaporator coil$19.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors - whole caseCooler$214.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Medium or Low-Temperature Display Case with Doors - whole caseFreezer$332.00 per len-ftrefrigeration
Convection OvenEfficient commercial convection oven, half, electric$222.00 per unitfood-service
Convection OvenEfficient commercial convection oven, full, electric$345.00 per unitfood-service
Convection OvenEfficient commercial convection oven, half, gas$510.00 per unitfood-service
Convection OvenEfficient commercial convection oven, full, gas$1,057.00 per unitfood-service
Door-Type Dishwasherhigh temp, tier 2 (gal/rack$1,126.00 per unitfood-service
Door-Type Dishwasherlow temp, tier 2 (gal/rack$789.00 per unitfood-service
Door-Type Dishwasherhigh temp, tier 1 (gal/rack$622.00 per unitfood-service
Door-Type Dishwasherlow temp, tier 1 (gal/rack$267.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: ElectricSize Less Than 15 Pan Model$396.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: ElectricSize 15 - 28 pan model$1,213.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: ElectricSize larger than 28 Pan Model$1,297.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: GasSize less than 15 Pan Model$565.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: GasSize 15 - 28 pan model$622.00 per unitfood-service
Combination Oven: GasSize larger than 28 pans model$906.00 per unitfood-service
GriddleElectric or gas$183.00 - $375.00 per len-ftfood-service
SteamerElectric$515.00 per unitfood-service
SteamerGas$2,059.00 per unitfood-service
Ice MachineSelf-contained unit (SCU)$70.00 - $119.00 per unitfood-service
Ice MachineIce maker head (IMH)$78.00 - $250.00 per unitfood-service
Ice MachineRemote Condensing Unit (RCU)$190.00 - $288.00 per unitfood-service
Hot Food Holding CabinetFull-Size$147.00 per unitfood-service
Hot Food Holding CabinetHalf-Size$77.00 per unitfood-service
Conveyor Oven: Gas$1,256.00 per unitfood-service
Hand-Wrap MachineElectric$192.00 per unitfood-service
FryerElectric$87.00 per unitfood-service
FryerGas (tier 1 & 2)$636.00 - $965.00 per unitfood-service
Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray ValveLow-flow pre-rinse spray valve, 0.75 - 1.07 gpm$16.00 per unitfood-service
Low-Flow Pre-Rinse Spray ValveLow-flow pre-rinse spray valve, less than 0.75 gpm$13.00 per unitfood-service
Rack Oven: GasCommercial, Single or Double-Rack$1,077 - $1,741.00 per unitfood-service
Refrigerated Chef Baseunder 7.5 cu ft.$39.00 per unitfood-service
Refrigerated Chef Baseequal to 7.5 to under 15 cu ft.$100.00 per unitfood-service
Refrigerated Chef Baseequal to 15 to under 22.5 cu ft.$160.00 per unitfood-service
Refrigerated Chef Baseequal to 22.5 to under 30 cu ft.$218.00 per unitfood-service
Automatic Conveyor BroilerWidth less than 20 inches$2,523.00 per unitfood-service
Automatic Conveyor BroilerWidth 20 - 26 inches$3,146.00 per unitfood-service
Automatic Conveyor BroilerWidth >26 inches$3,658.00 per unitfood-service
Undercounter Dishwasher: High-TemperatureGal/rack less than or equal to 0.86, idle energy rate less than or equal to 0.30 kW$247.00 per unitfood-service
Undercounter Dishwasher: High-TemperatureGal/rack less than or equal to 0.73, idle energy rate less than or equal to 0.30 kW$381.00 per unitfood-service
Undercounter Dishwasher: Low-TemperatureGal/rack less than or equal to 1.19, idle energy rate less than or equal to 0.25 kW$221.00 per unitfood-service
Undercounter Dishwasher: Low-TemperatureGal/rack less than or eqaul to 1.01, idle energy rate less than or eqaul to .25 kW$336.00 per unitfood-service
Underfired BroilerGas$649.00 per len-ftfood-service
Fryer: Fuel SubstitutionEfficient, commercial fryer, electric$3,002.00 per unitfood-service
Convection Oven: Fuel SubstitutionEfficient, Commercial Convection Oven, Half-Size, Gas to Electric$509.99 per unitfood-service
Convection Oven: Fuel SubstitutionEfficient, Commercial Convection Oven, Full-Size, Gas to Electric$1,014.60 per unitfood-service
Conveyor ToasterCommercial$322.00 per unitfood-service
Water-Cooled ChillerWater cooled centrifugal chiller w/1 conventional VSD compressor and condenser relief (Various Configurations)$2.61 - $4.71 per Cap-Tonshvac
Water-Cooled ChillerWater cooled variable speed screw chiller (various configurations)$2.61 - $5.29 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV, ADEC and CO2 sensor, DX only$0.11 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV, ADEC and CO2 sensor, DX furnace$1.24 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV, ADEC and CO2 sensor, heat pump$1.47 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV and CO2 sensor, DX only with ADEC$0.11 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV and CO2 sensor, DX furnace with ADEC$1.24 per Cap-Tonshvac
Demand Control Ventilation for Single Zone HVACAdd DCV and CO2 sensor, heat pump with ADEC$1.47 per Cap-Tonshvac
Variable Speed Drive for a Central Plant SystemVariable speed drive on condenser water pump (CWP)$33.00 Rated HPhvac
Supply Fan Controls, CommercialUnoccupied fan control: AC only unit, AC unit with gas heat, heat pump, variable volume AC unit with gas heat pump$3.50-$5.63 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air ConditionerOver 65 kBtu/hr, commercial packaged AC, various configurations$1.29 - $30.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air ConditionerOver 65 kBtu/hr, commercial packaged HP, various configurations$1.57 - $4.27 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air Conditioner or Heat PumpUnder 65 kBtu/hr, commercial packaged AC, with no economizer, various configurations$5.45 - $21.18 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air Conditioner or Heat PumpUnder 65 kBtu/hr, commercial split HP, with no economizer, various configurations$6.50 - $21.20 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air Conditioner or Heat PumpUnder 65 kBtu/hr, commercial split AC, with no economizer, various configurations$3.42 - $20.74 per Cap-Tonshvac
Unitary Air-Cooled Air Conditioner or Heat Pump,Under 65 kBtu/hr, commercial packaged HP, with no economizer, various configurations$6.04 - $18.15 per Cap-Tonshvac
VSD for HVAC Fan Controls, CommercialVSD on HVAC fan control$136.00 per rated-HPhvac
Air-Cooled ChillerAir-cooled constant speed screw chiller  (greater than or equal to 150 tons, 11.1 EER, 15.4 IPLV)$13.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled ChillerAir-cooled constant speed screw chiller (less than 150 tons, 11.1 EER, 15.1 IPLV)$13.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled ChillerAir-cooled constant speed screw chiller  (greater than or equal to 150 tons, 12.1 EER, 16.8 IPLV)$23.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled ChillerAir-cooled constant speed screw chiller (less than 150 tons, 12.1 EER, 16.4 IPLV)$23.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Enhanced Ventilation for Packaged HVACVarious Configurations$16.00 - $29.00 per tonhvac
Cogged V-Belt for HVAC FanCogged V-belt for HVAC fans, normal replacement$0.50 per Cap-Tonshvac
Package Terminal Air Conditioner or Heat PumpPTAC, PTHP, Cooling Capacity ≤24 kBtuh$41.00 - $45.00 per Cap-tonhvac
Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance MotorSoftware-controlled SRM, AR, 1 - 15 hp$105.00 Rated HPhvac
Software-Controlled Switch Reluctance Motor (SRM)Fan motors between 1 to 3 hp$5.90 per rated hphvac
Evaporative Pre-Cooler System and Controls for Packaged HVAC UnitHVAC package unit evaporative pre-cooler system and controls, add-on equipment$24 per Cap-Tonshvac
Multiple Capacity Unitary Air-Cooled Commercial Air Conditioners Between 65 and 240 kBtu/hrVarious configurations$10.00-$14.00 Cap-Tonshvac
Packaged Heat Pump Air Conditioner: Fuel SubstitutionCommercial, Various Configurations, Gas to Electric$.07 - $95.00 per cap-ton
Air-Cooled Chiller, Path BAir-cooled screw chiller, path B, less than 150 tons, tier 1 (10.4 EER, 17.7 IPLV)$15.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled Chiller, Path BAir-cooled screw chiller, path B, less than 150 tons, tier 2 (10.4 EER, 19.0 IPLV)$62.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled Chiller, Path BAir-cooled screw chiller, path B, greater than or equal to 150 tons, tier 1 (10.4 EER, 18.0 IPLV)$15.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
Air-Cooled Chiller, Path BAir-cooled screw chiller, path B, greater than or equal to 150 tons, tier 2 (10.4 EER, 19.3 IPLV)$56.00 per Cap-Tonshvac
UL Type B LED Mogul Base Lamp HID Retrofits for Outdoor Area/Pole and Decorative FixturesVarious configurations$1.05-$91.00 per Lamplighting
Circulating Block HeaterGenerator size 37-199 kW, undersized or properly sized base case$159.00 - $244.00 per unitprocess
Circulating Block HeaterGenerator size 200-799 kW, undersized or properly sized base case$88.00 per unitprocess
Pool CoverCommercial, outdoor$1.54 per pool area ft sqrecreation
Heater for Pool or Spa, Commercial and MultifamilyIndoor/Outdoor Various configurations$0.64-$1.78 Cap-kBTUhrecreation
Economizer ControlsVarious configuration$0.05 - $0.34 per Cap-Tonsservice
Laminar Flow RestrictorFaucet, public or private lavatory or kitchen, 0.5 - 1.8 gpm$7.27 eachhot-water
BoilerSmall/medium DHW boiler, < 200 kBtu/hr, 0.87/0.92/0.96 UEF$3.51 - $6.63 per Cap-kBTUhhot-water
BoilerLarge DHW boiler, >= 300 kBtu/hr, 90% TE, 96% TE$2.36 - $4.66 per Cap-kBTUhhot-water
Tankless Water HeaterSmall/Medium Instantaneous Heaters, various configurations$1.35 - $7.63 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Tankless Water HeaterSmall Instant water Heaters, Various configurations$0.46 - $8.28 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Tankless Water HeaterLarge Instantaneous Heaters, various configurations$3.17 - $10.00 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Storage Water HeaterSystem size 30 gallons, less than or equal to 75 kBtu/hr$0.02 - $2.46 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Storage Water HeaterSystem Size 40 Gallons, less than or equal to 75 kBtu/hr$0.05 - $1.83 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Storage Water HeaterSystem Size 50 Gallons, less than or equal to 75kBtu/hr$0.65 - $2.56 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Storage Water HeaterLarge storage, greater than 75kBtu/hr$5.84 - $6.36 per Cap-kBtuhhot-water
Boiler: ProcessHot Water: 85% combustion efficiency (CE)$2.95 per kBtuhhot-water
Boiler: ProcessHot Water: 90% Combustion Efficiency (CE)$11.00 per kBtuhhot-water
Boiler: ProcessSteam: 83% combustion efficiency (CE)$4.35 per kBtuhhot-water
Demand Control for Centralized Water Heater Recirculation Pump, Multifamily & CommercialVarious configurations$3.64 per householdhot-water
Domestic Hot Water Loop Temperature ControllerVarious configurations$3.31 per roomhot-water
Hot Water Pipe InsulationPipe insulation, 1-in thickness, hot water and steam, outdoor, various diameters$6.58 per len-fthot-water
Hot Water Pipe InsulationFitting insulation, 1-in thickness, hot water and steam, indoor, various diameters$1.07 - $62.00 per len-fthot-water
Hot Water Pipe InsulationFitting insulation, 1-in thickness, hot water and steam, outdoor, various diameters$4.23 - $64.00 per len-fthot-water
Hot Water Pipe InsulationPipe insulation, 1-in thickness, hot water and steam, indoor, various diameters$3.54 - $6.58 per len-fthot-water
Hot Water Tank Insulation1-inch insulation$8.56- $9.49 per ft sqhot-water
Hot Water Tank Insulation2-inch insulation$12.00 per ft sqhot-water
Low-Flow ShowerheadCommercial showerhead flow control valve, 1.0 - 1.8 gpm$2.45 - $6.80 per unithot-water
Low-Flow ShowerheadCommercial showerhead, 1.25-1.7 gpm$1.52 - $12.00 per unithot-water
Recirculation Pump TimerCommercial, Various Configurations$400.00 per unithot-water
Heat Pump Water Heater: Fuel SubstitutionVarious configurations$528.00 - $1,704.00 per unithot-water
Large Heat Pump Water Heater: Fuel Substitutionlarger than 75 to under 100 gal, UEF = 3.0 replacing large natural gas, storage water heater, 80 gal, Et = 0.80$9.14 per CapOut-kBtuhhot-water
Large Heat Pump Water Heater: Fuel SubstitutionMore than 100 gal, COP = 4.3 replacing large natural gas, storage water heater, 100 gal, ≥76 kBtu/hr, Et = 0.80$18.00 - $19.00 per CapOut-kBtuhhot-water
Heat Pump Water HeaterVarious configurations$162.00 - $911.00 per unithot-water

Custom Incentives

CEMS energy advisors are ready to help you take on custom energy efficiency projects. Get us involved early to maximize your incentives. Projects will be subject to an engineering review to ensure measures satisfy program requirements. Engineering assistance is available to all customers and trade professional partners upon request.

Financing Options

CEMS offers multiple ways to finance your project so you can save and do more at your business or facility.

On-Bill Financing

On-Bill Financing helps eligible customers pay for energy-efficiency retrofit projects with zero interest and zero penalty loans.

GoGreen Financing

Administered by the State of California and supported by the state’s investor-owned utilities, the Small Business Financing (SBF) program offers financing with attractive terms for energy-efficiency improvements to businesses. SBF’s participating finance companies offer quick approval on leases, loans and service agreements with monthly payments to meet your budget. Visit GoGreenFinancing.com to learn more.

Efficiency-as-a-Service (EaaS)

This financing option provides off-balance sheet, turnkey efficiency upgrades that include materials, installation and maintenance with no upfront capital cost.