Alternative Energy Program (AEP)

Alternative Energy Program (AEP) is sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This program helps select PG&E customers switch from gas to electric appliances to avoid planned upgrades to PG&E's gas infrastructure.

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svg\" alt=\" \" width=\"16\"> Note: </b>Participation in AEP is by invitation only. Program eligibility and project review determines who participates. Not all customers or projects will qualify for AEP.

</p>\r\n"}}" id="text-19b00b3958" class="cmp-text"> Note: Participation in AEP is by invitation only. Program eligibility and project review determines who participates. Not all customers or projects will qualify for AEP.

Get started with your low or no-cost electric upgrade</h2>\r\n"}}" id="text-ff17d556ee" class="cmp-text"> Get started with your low or no-cost electric upgrade PG&E's Alternative Energy Program (AEP) helps select customers switch from gas to electric appliances to avoid planned upgrades to PG&E’s gas infrastructure. When a project qualifies, PG&E may offer incentives to support the customer's transition to electric equipment.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p>Participation in AEP is only by invitation. Program eligibility and project review determines who participates. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-92dce6e328" class="cmp-text"> PG&E's Alternative Energy Program (AEP) helps select customers switch from gas to electric appliances to avoid planned upgrades to PG&E’s gas infrastructure.

When a project qualifies, PG&E may offer incentives to support the customer's transition to electric equipment. Participation in AEP is only by invitation. Program eligibility and project review determines who participates.

The Alternative Energy Program provides:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Review of your project to determine whether electrification is right for you</li>\r\n<li>Funding to transition from gas to electric appliances</li>\r\n<li>Coordination with PG&E throughout the entire process</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>AEP focuses on solutions that deliver value to both customers and gas systems.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Eligible electrification equipment</b></p>\r\n<p>Depending on the site and project, eligible equipment may include:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Heat pumps (electric space heating and cooling)</li>\r\n<li>Heat pump water heaters</li>\r\n<li>Electric cooking equipment</li>\r\n<li>Electric dryers</li>\r\n<li>Required electric service or panel upgrades related to electrification</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-423e93b675" class="cmp-text"> The Alternative Energy Program provides: Review of your project to determine whether electrification is right for you Funding to transition from gas to electric appliances Coordination with PG&E throughout the entire process AEP focuses on solutions that deliver value to both customers and gas systems.

Eligible electrification equipment Depending on the site and project, eligible equipment may include: Heat pumps (electric space heating and cooling) Electric cooking equipment Required electric service or panel upgrades related to electrification <b>Step 1. PG&E identifies eligible customers. </b></p>\r\n<p>PG&E reviews whether a customer is eligible for the program.

PG&E or Resource Innovations, PG&E's third-party program consultant, will contact eligible customers. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 2. PG&E and customer schedule a contractor site visit.

</b></p>\r\n<p>Interested customers schedule a site visit with a contractor from our Trade Ally Network. Customers may have their preferred contractor submit an estimate for the work. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 3.

PG&E reviews the proposal. </b></p>\r\n<p>The AEP team reviews the contractor's bid to approve the proposed scope of work and confirm what funding can apply to the project. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 4.

Customer signs an agreement. </b></p>\r\n<p>Upon AEP approval, customers sign a gas termination agreement with PG&E. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Step 5.

Customer completes the approved work with the selected contractor. </b></p>\r\n<p>With the agreement in place, customers proceed with the approved electrification work. The work is in accordance with program requirements.

Payments are made to the contractor in installments tied to project milestones, with the final payment made after the work is complete and verified. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Questions? </b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>PG&E Alternative Energy Program Team<ul>\r\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge.

com\">AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge. com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>Resource Innovations - PG&E's third-party program consultant<ul>\r\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:AlternativeEnergyProgram@resource-innovations. com\">AlternativeEnergyProgram@resource-innovations.

com</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-1c60599e11" class="cmp-text"> Step 1. PG&E identifies eligible customers. PG&E reviews whether a customer is eligible for the program.

PG&E or Resource Innovations, PG&E's third-party program consultant, will contact eligible customers. Step 2. PG&E and customer schedule a contractor site visit.

Interested customers schedule a site visit with a contractor from our Trade Ally Network. Customers may have their preferred contractor submit an estimate for the work. Step 3.

PG&E reviews the proposal. The AEP team reviews the contractor's bid to approve the proposed scope of work and confirm what funding can apply to the project. Step 4.

Customer signs an agreement. Upon AEP approval, customers sign a gas termination agreement with PG&E. Step 5.

Customer completes the approved work with the selected contractor. With the agreement in place, customers proceed with the approved electrification work. The work is in accordance with program requirements.

Payments are made to the contractor in installments tied to project milestones, with the final payment made after the work is complete and verified. PG&E Alternative Energy Program Team Email: AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge. com Resource Innovations - PG&E's third-party program consultant Email: AlternativeEnergyProgram@resource-innovations.

com <b>Participation in AEP is by invitation only</b>. Program eligibility <b>and</b> project review determines who participates. <b>Not all customers or projects will qualify for AEP participation</b>.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>AEP considers customers who are:</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Located within PG&E's service territory. </li>\r\n<li>Identified as eligible through PG&E. </li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><b><img src=\"https://www.

pge. com/assets/pge/icons/ic-info-note. svg\" alt=\" \" width=\"16\"> Note: </b>Not all customers or projects will qualify.

</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>AEP participation is subject to review and available capacity. </li>\r\n<li>PG&E determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Submitting a request for evaluation</b></p>\r\n<p>If you are aware of planned gas infrastructure work at or near your property, contact the AEP team at <a href=\"mailto:AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge. com\">AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge.

com</a>. They can discuss whether your project meets the criteria. </p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><b>Are there other programs available?

</b></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Explore other PG&E electrification rebates. The <a aria-label=\"PGE Rebates & Incentives\" href=\"/content/pge/language-masters/en/save-energy-and-money/rebates-and-incentives. html\">PG&E Rebates & Incentives page</a> lists programs available to all customers.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-3a37d04cba" class="cmp-text"> Participation in AEP is by invitation only . Program eligibility and project review determines who participates. Not all customers or projects will qualify for AEP participation .

AEP considers customers who are: Located within PG&E's service territory. Identified as eligible through PG&E. Note: Not all customers or projects will qualify.

AEP participation is subject to review and available capacity. PG&E determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis Submitting a request for evaluation If you are aware of planned gas infrastructure work at or near your property, contact the AEP team at AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge. com .

They can discuss whether your project meets the criteria. Are there other programs available? Explore other PG&E electrification rebates.

The PG&E Rebates & Incentives page lists programs available to all customers. Frequently asked questions I received a letter from PG&E about the AEP. What should I do first?

Contact the AEP program team using the information provided in your outreach letter. A PG&E program representative will confirm your eligibility. They will explain the program to you and will walk you through an interest form.

</p>\r\n<p> </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www. pge. com/assets/pge/icons/ic-info-note.

svg\" alt=\" \" width=\"16\"> <b>Note:</b> DO NOT purchase equipment before obtaining approval. You must get approval to guarantee your participation in the program. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-1125d6554f" class="cmp-text"> Contact the AEP program team using the information provided in your outreach letter.

A PG&E program representative will confirm your eligibility. They will explain the program to you and will walk you through an interest form. Note: DO NOT purchase equipment before obtaining approval.

You must get approval to guarantee your participation in the program. Can I apply for the program if I wasn't contacted by PG&E? AEP enrollment is limited to customers identified by PG&E.

If you have not been contacted, other PG&E rebates and federal incentives may be available to you. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-431068fbf2" class="cmp-text"> AEP enrollment is limited to customers identified by PG&E. If you have not been contacted, other PG&E rebates and federal incentives may be available to you.

Who installs the equipment? The customer arranges installation through one of PG&E's Trade Ally Network contractors. Customers can also select their own preferred California-licensed contractor.

The customer owns the equipment installed. PG&E provides the payment to the contractor through a series of payments. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-71bbc45355" class="cmp-text"> The customer arranges installation through one of PG&E's Trade Ally Network contractors.

Customers can also select their own preferred California-licensed contractor. The customer owns the equipment installed. PG&E provides the payment to the contractor through a series of payments.

If you have questions, email the AEP Team at AlternativeEnergyProgram@pge. com This website and the messages contained in its webpages are funded by customers unless otherwise noted. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-72c31e86f0" class="cmp-text"> This website and the messages contained in its webpages are funded by customers unless otherwise noted.

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