PG & E Users

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) provides electricity and natural gas to millions of customers in northern California. You can save energy and save money through PG&E's conservation programs:

1. Subsidizing compact fluorescent light bulbs
   Anyone can purchase discounted compact fluorescent light bulbs from stores in the PG&E region. Compact fluorescent bulbs have come down in price in recent years, and they're much higher quality, too. The discount from PG&E makes replacing old-style incandescent light bulbs a no-brainer. For more information about CFLs, see PG&E's CFL fact sheet about dimmable CFLs, and about mercury in CFLs. It turns out that CFLs are responsible for far less mercury pollution than are incandescent bulbs. And, the mercury in CFLs is much easier to contain properly.
2. Rebates for your old fridge, freezer, or AC
   PG&E will give you a $35 rebate for your fridge or freezer, and $25 for a room AC. These appliances are major electricity users in most homes. If your fridge, freezer, or AC are 10 years old or more, a newer more efficient model will save you electricity and money.
3. Other rebates
   Check out the other rebates offered from PG&E for heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, and remodeling.
4. Solar incentives
   PG&E provides financial incentives for installing solar power in your home.

If you try any of these or any of our other tips for energy conservation in the home, be sure to check back at Visible Energy. Through its unique web tools developed for PG&E customers, Visible Energy can gather your home's energy data for you, making it easy to see where you stand and track your progress.