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PG&E's Energy Advisors helped over 4,500 small businesses save an average of $1,000 each, totaling over $4.5 million, by optimizing rate plans.
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SMB business owners are encouraged to review electric rate plan options to manage expenses to reduce PG&E bills the following month.
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PG&E's energy-saving programs and tools have collectively saved SMB customers $33 million in the past five years.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a prominent combined natural gas and electric utility services provider, stands out as the sole utility in California to provide specialized energy advisory services tailored to small businesses. Recently, PG&E's Energy Advisors engaged with over 4,500 customers to explore suitable rate plan options aligned with their business requirements. They also delved into the self-service tools accessible through the customers' PG&E online accounts and highlighted additional resources designed to benefit small businesses, such as automatic payments and budget billing.
During this period, these dedicated advisors successfully assisted each business in realizing an average savings of $1,000, accumulating an impressive total of over $4.5 million solely by adjusting their rate plans.
PG&E recognizes the importance of small and medium-sized businesses effectively managing their expenses. Alterations in business operations, such as changes in staffing levels, operating hours, or equipment upgrades, can significantly influence energy consumption and related bills. Business proprietors are strongly encouraged to periodically review their electric rate plan options, especially in response to significant operational shifts. A customer's decision to switch rate plans can lead to immediate reductions in their PG&E bills, often as soon as the subsequent month.
PG&E extends its Rate Comparison Tool to all its customers as part of its online account services. This tool generates personalized recommendations and facilitates online rate plan changes.
Additionally, business customers are encouraged to take a proactive approach by exploring PG&E's array of energy-saving programs and tools and contacting an energy advisor if they want to discuss their PG&E account.
With its various programs and tools, PG&E is committed to assisting customers in reducing costs and enhancing energy efficiency and resilience. These initiatives have made a substantial impact over the past five years and have played a pivotal role in enabling small and medium-sized business customers to collectively conserve 166 kWh of electricity, yielding savings of $33 million.
Energy Savings Programs:
PG&E's Energy Efficiency Financing Program offers zero-interest loans to support the replacement of outdated, worn-out equipment with more energy-efficient models.
The Simplified Savings Program targets PG&E's smallest business clients, offering cost-free energy solutions that can immediately reduce utility bills. This newly launched program is executed by Resource Innovations.
The NetOne Program provides businesses with tailored energy efficiency solutions, cost savings, and post-installation support through PG&E's energy efficiency implementation partner, Ecology Action.
The Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan Program delivers energy efficiency measures accompanied by comprehensive support, including flexible incentives, technical assistance, multiple financing alternatives, and analytical insights. TRC Companies implement this program.
Energy Management Support and Incentives:
The Small Business Opportunities Program extends complimentary on-site audits and coaching to assist the most vulnerable businesses in recovering swiftly from the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is overseen and implemented by PG&E's contracted partner, Willdan.
PG&E's Demand Response Programs offer businesses opportunities to earn financial rewards, reduce peak energy consumption, and contribute to grid reliability within their communities.
PG&E's Business Energy Action Guide provides convenient access to industry-specific energy efficiency programs customized to meet the unique needs of businesses across various sectors.