The Tax Exempt Customer Incentive Program, or TEC, provides technical and administrative assistance plus generous financial incentives to help tax-exempt organizations implement energy efficiency measures. Originally operating through a 2006 to 2008 CPUC funding cycle, the program has been extended through 2009. The program addresses the many barriers tax-exempt organizations face including time, staffing, technical resources and funding. TEC provides the extra resources needed to take projects from concept to successful implementation.

TEC is administered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) under the SDG&E Energy Savings Bid Program.

Who can participate?
Selected tax-exempt organizations within the SDG&E territory are eligible, including: military, public or private K-12 schools and local governments.

Why participate?
You'll save money through reduced energy costs with financial incentives that can dramatically shorten the payback period. It's like getting paid to be energy efficient!

What are the project requirements?

• Large projects that can deliver at least 500,000 kWh of annual energy savings.
• Natural gas projects must save a minimum of 25,000 Therms annually.
• Aggregation of smaller projects are allowed to achieve these minimums.
• All energy-efficiency measures must be retrofits or replacements of existing, operating equipment. Measures are subject to SDG&E approval, and new construction, compact fluorescent lamps (CFL’s), fuel-switching installations and cogeneration projects are not qualified.

What services does TEC offer?
Participating tax exempt organizations can receive the following benefits at absolutely no cost:

• Free Energy Efficiency Education for decision makers and technical staff. Learn how the latest technologies and measures can add to your bottom line.
• Free Technical Assistance from start to finish, including energy audits and energy consultation, project design assistance, RFP development, funding identification, contractor coordination, incentive proposals, and coordination with other applicable programs.
• Financial Incentives that can substantially reduce project costs. CCSE will work with you to develop a total incentive package that fits your budget and implementation schedule. As a performance based energy efficiency program, 60% of the total TEC incentive payment is made after installation and up to 40% of the balance is paid after results of a Measurement & Verification (M&V) period. Incentives are based on energy savings and limited to the lesser of:

What are the key deadlines?

• Originally a 2006-2008 cycle CPUC funded program, the program has been extended through 2009 pursuant to the CPUC’s Bridge-Funding Decision
• It is highly recommended that all project energy assessments be completed and project applications be submitted by: June 30, 2009
• Applications for new projects must be submitted to SDG&E by: August 31, 2009
• Projects must be installed/completed and fully operational by: December 31, 2009
• Funding and technical support for your projects are subject to availability, so contact us TODAY!