As customers become more aware of the importance of sustainability and the health of their communities, many businesses are making changes to stand out from the competition. Reducing your business’s energy and water consumption is not only a great way to protect the planet, but also helps you save money and gain customer loyalty.
With the new Business Energy Advisor (BEA) Program, business customers can get free on-site energy consultation, project implementation assistance, and generous rebates to install energy efficiency and water-savings equipment.
How can my business benefit from the Business Energy Advisor?
Property owners, managers, tenants and others can enjoy the many benefits of BEA, including:
- Free consultation and on-site assessments to identify energy and water efficiency options relevant to your business and facility
- Generous rebates to offset project costs
- Lower energy and water bills
- Improved health and comfort for building occupants as well as tenant retention
- Reduced carbon footprint
Here’s How You Qualify
- You need to be a non-residential customer who receives utility service from City of Palo Alto Utilities (i.e., must pay commercial rates for electric and/or gas utility services)
- Your facility is smaller than 50,000 square feet
- Your facility is currently in operation
Here’s How to Participate
- Get a free phone consultation with an Energy Advisor. Complete the customer interest form on the Business Energy Advisor webpage. An Energy Advisor from CLEAResult will call you within 3 business days.
- Get an energy and water efficiency assessment. Your Energy Advisor can help pinpoint exactly where your business can benefit from efficiency by identifying electric, gas and water use equipment that is ready for upgrades and/or retrofits.
- Review report findings with your Energy Advisor. You’ll receive unbiased advice to better understand the report and prioritize your recommended upgrades based on your goals, impact, budget, and payback.
- Start your upgrade project. Once you decide to move forward with the approved recommended projects, you can get started using any contractor of your choice, or we can help find one for you.
- Receive your rebate. Once approved, you will receive your rebate within 2–3 weeks.
Ready to save water and make your business more energy efficient? Sign up for Business Energy Advisor at cityofpaloalto.org/businessenergyadvisor. For questions, call (650) 761-6417 or email businessenergyadvisor@cityofpaloalto.org
