October 2021
Important Program Updates
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Is Your Project Enrolled and Planned for Construction Completion in 2021?
Effective immediately, the program is only accepting electric measures for new projects scheduled for completion in 2021. Gas measures will become eligible again for 2022 projects. Any project currently under construction or that has received an incentive reservation letter (i.e., Proposed SOW Accepted or Under Construction) is not impacted and shall proceed as approved. Contact your Account Manager if you have questions or need more information.
Contractor Performance Incentive Information
Take advantage of the SoCalREN Multifamily Program Contractor Performance Incentive for all projects installed in 2021. Two incentives will be available based on kWh savings achieved. Please see the guidelines below:
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$25,000 Performance Incentive: The first contractor to achieve 500,000 kWh installed savings through projects that have an Application Received Date of 4/20/21 or earlier will receive a performance incentive of $25,000. To be eligible, projects must have the IR Approved or be in Final Application Review status as of 12/31/21.
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$50,000 Performance Incentive: The first contractor to achieve 500,000 kWh installed savings through projects with an Application Received Date on 4/21/21 or later will receive a performance incentive of $50,000. To be eligible, projects must have the IR Approved or be in Final Application Review status as of 12/31/21.
Terms and Conditions
Project(s) must be installed and completed by an active SoCalREN Participating Contractor by December 31, 2021; 2020 projects or projects with 2022 completion dates are not eligible. One of each Performance Incentive is available, and one contractor company can receive both Incentives. Participating Contractors are automatically entered in the contest by submitting projects through the Trade Ally Portal. Project Completion is defined as when project enters the Final Application Review status in the Trade Ally Portal. Recipients will be selected based on Project Completion timestamp from the Program’s Trade Ally Portal. In the event of a tie, the project with the highest therms savings will receive the incentive. Please visit our website or contact your Account Manager if you have any additional questions.
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Contractor Spotlight: American Power Solutions
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Tell us about your business and how you got started? For over 20 years, American Power Solutions has served various utility customers in California by providing high-quality energy-efficient solutions. We provide Lighting, Energy Management, HVAC, and Tankless Water Heater solutions designed to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. The majority of our project portfolio includes upgrading multifamily complexes, hotels, industrial and municipal buildings with energy-efficient solutions. We have an excellent history and reputation as a utility program vendor with many utility companies nationwide. Our unparalleled reputation exists because our highest priority is to provide the most satisfaction as a selected program vendor. |
What’s one thing you love about the work you do? One of the things we enjoy the most is meeting with new clients while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers. We consistently aim to provide our clients with opportunities to improve the condition of their respective properties and achieve an energy-efficient living environment without affecting the quality of our products and service. |
What is your favorite part of participating in the SoCalREN Multifamily Program? Throughout the history of utility programs, there has never been a program this extensive and abundant with opportunities. The total building program approach allows us to provide a solution to nearly all measures that management/ownership is concerned about at a maintenance/capital level. High-quality service is what we take pride in, and SoCalREN provides the opportunity for us to provide that service for most of our clients’ needs. |
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What has been your favorite project over the last few years? Every portfolio that we have worked on has been a pleasure. Utilizing the SoCalREN incentives, our clients can acquire new quality equipment without massive capital expenditure. We would like to thank the SoCalREN program and team for providing the means to partake in this program and look forward to the years ahead. |
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Announcements
UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES
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Please visit the SoCalREN COVID-19 Impacts and Updates page for the latest information on-field activities, links to State and local government resources, and other information related to the pandemic. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Account Manager.
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No Cost Resource: SoCalREN Energy Efficiency Learning Center |
Participating Contractors; have you taken advantage of the SoCalREN Energy Efficiency Learning Center (EELC)? Did you know that the EELC is available for you and your staff at no cost? Participate in e-learning courses at your own pace from the comfort and safety of your home or office. Participating Contractors can access the SoCalREN EELC as a Program benefit at no cost. The EELC offers an expanding catalog of courses in a variety of categories including HVAC, Sales and Marketing, Commercial Energy Efficiency, Continuing Education Units, Building Performance Institute (BPI), Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), and North American Technician Excellence (NATE).
All these accredited courses can be found in the EELC. Currently, there are more than 80 active courses available. To access these courses, please email the SoCalREN team, and a login will be created for you and any staff members interested in taking advantage of this Program benefit offered by SoCalREN. Start this year off right by reviewing what the EELC has to offer for you and your staff!
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Have you Listened to ReEnergizing Communities? |
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SoCalREN’s fifth episode was just released with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma. She joins host Chris Ford to discuss ongoing initiatives at the CPUC level. Shiroma discusses SB 350, the role local governments can play in achieving clean energy goals for the state, wildfire mitigation efforts, and more. |
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Give us a follow! Keep up with Program updates, virtual events, and other news happening related to the Multifamily Program. Don’t forget to tag us if you’re photographing any of your current projects. We will be sure to highlight and repost your post! |
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