COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENTS

Improving the energy efficiency of office buildings and industrial locations makes a practical and tangible difference in the bottom line of any business. For commercial and industrial properties, the following energy improvements are eligible through the Yucaipa Energy Independence Program:

  • All energy efficiency measures listed for residential properties

  • Building and energy management systems

  • High efficiency electric hand dryers

  • HVAC duct zoning control systems

  • Irrigation sensors

  • Lighting control systems, including occupancy sensors and other energy-saving measures

Solar equipment is another category of improvements that can be funded by the Yucaipa Energy Improvement Program. These types of improvements include photovoltaic equipment and solar thermal installations. Solar thermal equipment must be rated by the Solar Rating Certification Council (SRCC). Solar equipment that is eligible for residential, commercial and industrial properties include:

  • Emerging solar technologies, including nano/thin film photovoltaic systems and high intensity (parabolic) solar panels

  • Photovoltaic systems (electricity)

- Battery back-up systems will be allowed

- Funding for off-grid systems will be allowed

- Photovoltaic systems can be sized to accommodate plug-in electric
   vehicles

  • Solar thermal systems (hot water)

  • Solar thermal systems (pool heating)

Custom measures that do not fall into either of the other two categories may also be included. These projects may involve large-scale industrial or commercial energy efficiency improvement projects, as well as more complex and cutting-edge energy management solutions and emerging technologies. Custom measures will be funded only if sufficient proof of energy savings is provided to EIP Staff. The EIP Administrator must approve the custom measure according to the specific performance requirements prior to the funding of a custom measure. Please contact the EIP admin for more information.

Please see the detailed list of Eligible Equipment and Improvements.

See also the detailed Application Process Steps.

For additional information, please contact:
Greg Franklin, Director of Administrative Services or Dustin Gray, Accounting Manager