Energy Efficiency Upgrades
We provide a variety of design and service options for energy efficiency and relevant energy cost savings.
As an investment, energy efficiency upgrades are often the most cost effective actions for home owners and commercial building operators:
Our goal is to save you money by evaluating and identifying the most effective solutions.
Having one of our professionals perform a walk around is worth it's weight in savings.
This bar graph shows that efficiency measures yield higher return than many other investments.
Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs
Depending on your utility provider, several programs, incentives and rebates are available to offset the cost of upgrades.
Typically these will be in the area of lighting, HVAC, chillers/refrigeration, water heating, as well as building envelope upgrades.
Additionally, the IRS provides tax deductions on a per sqft basis for commercial lighting efficiency upgrades and commercial building efficiency measures.
We also provide energy modeling and certification documents for commercial upgrades, meeting requirements as set forth by the IRS to claim the Tax Deduction.
California Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Program
One-percent loans? Yes! Adding American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) - State Energy Program (SEP) funding to California's existing Energy Conservation Assistance Account Program (ECAA), the Energy Commission is providing loans with a low interest rate of 1 percent that can help local jurisdictions invest in energy efficiency, save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build new jobs and industries for their communities. The current ECAA Loan Program is still offering a low interest rate of 3 percent for energy efficiency projects that do not qualify for ARRA funding.
SoCal Solar Services works with tax professionals and engineering teams to develop the optimal balance of system for your efficiency project.
Options for Home Energy Efficiency include:
- Solar Powered ventilation
- Advanced window panels for heat reduction
- Energy Star or better rated appliances
- Flourescent or LED household lighting
- Stand Alone Solar outdoor lighting
- Increased insulation for improved heating and cooling
- Home automation to prevent waste
- other measures as opportunity presents
We also provide title-24 energy compliance reports to homeowners, architects, designers, and builders throughout the state of California. Title 24 energy reports are required energy documentation in order to receive your new building permit, and will verify your building project complies with California's Title 24 building energy standards.
For further details and information contact SoCal Solar Services