Energy Efficiency Services
For commercial and industrial customers, Borrego Solar offers whole building energy consulting as part of our services. We perform energy audits in order to identify the most cost effective ways to reduce energy usage. We often couple energy efficiency measures with on-site solar generation. This may allow you to receive the best return on investment (ROI) and greatest independence from utility power.
Lighting
The most common residential and commercial energy efficiency upgrades are lighting. You can often significantly reduce your electrical consumption by swapping old incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Linear fluorescent lights with magnetic ballasts can often be changed for more efficient bulbs using electronic ballasts. Utility companies frequently offer rebates for these lighting retrofits.
Solar Energy Efficiency Rebates
Utility companies offer commercial entities rebates for many different types of energy efficient retrofits. Learn more at PG&E’s website. There are substantial rebates for lighting upgrades, occupancy sensors, HVAC upgrades, and refrigeration upgrades. These upgrades, when combined with the installation of a solar power system, often yield greatly reduced operating costs, yield substantial return on investment, and shield your business from the effects of rising electric rates.