Direct Install Program
Today's economy is especially challenging for small businesses. Many are aggressively seeking ways to cut expenses and better manage operating costs. Southern California Edison (SCE) understands how energy costs can impact your bottom line. . . that's why we offer the Direct Install program.
The Direct Install program is an excellent way for your business to reduce energy costs and save money. This effortless program provides qualifying businesses with FREE energy-efficient products, FREE installation and long-term energy Savings
How the Program Works
SCE has contracted with highly-skilled energy efficiency experts who will come and evaluate your facility, free of charge, to identify energy savings opportunities.
With your approval, the contractor will install FREE energy-efficient replacement equipment. By replacing the less efficient equipment with new, energy-efficient technology, your business will reduce its energy use, carbon footprint and electric bill – all at no cost to you.
Our approved contractor will take 5–10 minutes to complete the energy assessment and make recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of your business. If you agree with the recommendations, the contractor will ask you to sign an Authorization Form and schedule an appointment for a convenient time to install the equipment. Installation of recommended energy-efficient equipment will take less than two hours and your business can remain open.
What You'll Receive
Qualified SCE business customers using less than 100kW monthly are eligible for:
- FREE energy evaluation and savings analysis
- FREE energy-efficient products that include
- Fluorescent Lighting
- Refrigeration
- Gaskets, door closers, suction line insulation and strip curtains
- LED Signs (Open and Exit)
- Window Film
- Occupancy sensors
- Vending Misers
- Programmable Thermostats
- FREE product installation
Who can Participate
The Direct Install program is available to qualified businesses using less than 100kw monthly. Corporately-owned national franchises are not eligible. To see if a contractor is coming to your city, check the Direct Install Community Calendar (Excel).
What is Needed
You do not need to purchase anything to participate. Simply be willing to have your less-efficient equipment replaced with more energy-efficient products — free of charge.
Participation in the program is limited to times when an SCE contractor is scheduled to be in your community. For more information on when contractors will be in your area, call (800) 736-4777 or view the Direct Install Community Calendar (Excel).
A completed customer authorization form (PDF) is required for participation and to have an energy expert conduct a no-cost energy survey at your facility. Completing an authorization form does not guarantee participation in the Direct Install Program. Your business must meet the minimum eligibility requirements described above (see "Who Can Participate").
If you are completing the customer authorization form after an initial visit to your business and the contractor is still in our area, a completed and signed customer form must also be faxed to the contractor so that an energy survey can be scheduled at your facility
Your Feedback Is Important
Once you participate in the Direct Install Program we would like to know about your experience. Your feedback is valuable to our contracted energy experts and will help us ensure the program is structured effectively to meet the needs of customers like you. Please complete the feedback questionnaire form (PDF).