The Large Public Sector (LPS) program offers no-cost services to help you attain your energy and financial goals.

Eligibility requirements

The LPS program serves local government, federal government, K-12 education, special districts, public-owned utilities; cities, counties, county hospitals, health districts, transportation, public housing, water/wastewater (not statewide), correctional facilities (not statewide). These customers must have an active SoCalGas account and use at least 50,000 therms annually. State buildings are not eligible.

Program participation requirements

  • All equipment must be new natural gas equipment
  • Fuel switching does not qualify
  • All equipment must replace older equipment
  • Qualified equipment must be installed within one year of the purchase date
  • Rebate applications must be submitted within 60 days of equipment purchase
  • All required efficiencies must exceed California Title 20 and Title 24 standards

Objectives

Provide the following assistance to help Public Sector entities with their energy goals:

  • Conduct comprehensive building and whole facility energy audits to determine opportunities for retrofits
  • Develop prioritized list of savings opportunities and create energy savings plan and roadmap
  • Advise on completion of project applications

Program benefits

  • Receive a comprehensive whole facility assessment
  • Prioritize a list of savings opportunities
  • Identify energy savings calculations
  • Assist with project management
  • Insight into your energy use
  • Opportunities to lower costs
  • Rebate Incentives for equipment upgrades
  • Support from experienced energy engineers

How to apply

  1. Submit a pre-application of product installation. The LPS program team is available to provide support and guidance to ensure requirements for equipment are met.
  2. Purchase energy-efficient equipment that meets program specifications.
  3. Install energy-efficient equipment with the contractor of your choice.
  4. Submit the final application along with invoicing of the product installation to publicsectorinfo@energyinfrapartners.com

Available rebates

Click on the items below for more information.

Customized rebates

If your equipment is not on the 2026 LPS Energy Efficiency Rebates list, a LPS program representative will work with you to estimate the energy savings from your project and provide a customized rebate which may be up to $.75 per therm saved in the first year of operation. Custom rebates must be approved prior to equipment installation.

Direct no-cost measures

We offer pipe and tank insulation at no-cost to you. Please speak with a program representative to find out if you qualify.

Notice to participants

  • Rebates are taxable if greater than $600 for business customers and will be reported to the IRS unless you have identified yourself as a corporation or exempt.
  • SoCalGas will report your rebate as income to you on IRS Form 1099. You are urged to consult your tax advisor concerning the taxability of rebates.
  • SoCalGas is not responsible for any taxes that may be imposed on your business as a result of receipt of a rebate.
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Energy Infrastructure Partners ("EIP") is a SoCalGas authorized contractor responsible for implementing this program through 12/31/26.

The Large Public Sector Program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission, through a contract awarded to EIP. Program funds, including any funds utilized for rebates or incentives, will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until such funds are no longer available. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice. Customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional goods or services offered by EIP or any other third party. The selection, purchase, and ownership of goods and/or services are the sole responsibility of customer. SoCalGas makes no warranty, whether express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, of goods or services selected by customer. SoCalGas does not endorse, qualify, or guarantee the work of EIP or any other third party. Eligibility requirements apply; see the program conditions for details.
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