Refrigeration Trade Ally Program (SDG&E)
Since 2006, PECI has worked as a subcontractor to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) to implement refrigeration market mobilization services through their Trade Ally Program. PECI covers refrigeration services in grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, butcher shops/meat markets, fish markets, small independent restaurants/cafes, drugstores, liquor stores, retail bakeries, caterers, cafeterias, and assisted-living facilities in the SDG&E territory. The mobilization services include technical and business consultation by a Field Energy Analyst, back-office support for contractors, and facilitation of the overall rebate process.
From the first audit through the final retrofit, the Field Energy Analyst works with decision makers to demonstrate the value of investing in energy efficiency measures.By presenting compelling technical and Return on Investment (ROI) information, the Field Energy Analyst gains the trust of the decision makers and motivates them to invest in efficiency retrofits. In addition, the value of the PECI Inform-to-Invest relationships has gone beyond single retrofits to provide venues for promoting many other SDG&E opportunities. These have included other retrofit programs, as well as new construction and demand response opportunities for the future.