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Energy Efficiency Assistance & Financing
Have an energy efficient upgrade you would like to take on?
The San Mateo County Energy Watch (SMCEW) connects small and medium-sized businesses with programs that provide energy audits, technical assistance, installation support, and financial incentives for projects such as lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration upgrades.
The SMCEW team also support small businesses in their energy efficiency planning with benchmarking services using Energy Star Portfolio Manager, a free service that analyzes your energy use over time and offers recommended actions.
To help pay for energy efficiency upgrades, the Energy Watch Program can connect you with PG&E’s 0% interest On Bill Financing loan (for projects above $5,000). Looking to finance a smaller project. You may qualify for a loan for a 0% interest microloan for $2,500 or less via a partnership between BayREN Business and the Mission Asset Fund (MAF).
Read more about this program here, or contact the SMCEW team for more information.