How to Apply

To reserve a specified incentive amount, a Reservation Request Form must be submitted with required attachments and application fee. Incentive funds are not reserved until the Program Administrator receives, screens and approves these documents.

Applications that include technologies from two or more different incentive levels (Hybrid Projects) must include one Reservation Request Form for each technology in the Project. For more information on Hybrid Systems, see Sections 6.11 and 9.13 of the 2012 Handbook.

Step 1:

  • Decide what type of technology you are interested in.
  • Our Account Executives may be able to assist you. You may need to talk to your county building officials about permits and regulations.
  • Consider how you'll be financing the project. You may be eligible for other incentives.

Step 2:

Download the 2012 Handbook and Forms.

Step 3:

  • Decide which application type to follow:
    • 2-Step
    • 3-Step (Non-Public Entities)
    • 3-Step (Public Entities)

Step 4:

  • Collect required documentation.
  • Mail or email the required documents.
  • SoCalGas will review your application for eligibility. If eligible you will receive Reservation letter and next step instructions.
  • RRF required documentation 

Step 5:

  • Collect required documentation.
  • 2 Step applications go to step 6.
  • 3 Step non- public entity applications must provide PPM documentation within 60 days.
  • 3 Step public entity applications must provide an executed contract or RFP within 60 days and the remaining PPM documentation within 240 days.
  • Mail or email the required documents.
  • SoCalGas will review your documentation for eligibility. If eligible you will receive a Confirmed Reservation letter with next step instructions.
  • PPM required documentation

Step 6:

  • Once your system has been completely installed and is operational you can submit the Claim Form for payment.
  • Collect required documentation.
  • All step 3 applications must be completed within 18 months.
  • Step 2 applications must be completed within 12 months.
  • Mail or email the required documents.
  • SoCalGas will review your documentation for eligibility.
  • Payment will be made after final inspection.
  • Systems under 30 kW will receive 100% up-front payment.
  • Systems 30 kW and larger will receive 50% up-front payment and 50% Performance Based Incentive (PBI) over five years.
  • ICF required documentation

Applicants can submit their SGIP applications either via regular mail, email or a combination of the two (“combo application”). All document submissions at any stage of the application process (RRF, PPM and/or ICF) can be delivered using any of the three methods.

Submit your application

Applicants can submit their SGIP applications either via regular mail, email or a combination of the two (“combo application”). All document submissions at any stage of the application process (RRF, PPM and/or ICF) can be delivered using any of the three methods.

Program Administrators do not assume any responsibility or liability for any deficiency in service on part of the delivery method the applicant has chosen. To ensure confirmation of receipt, submit documentation to the appropriate Program Administrator by certified or overnight mail. No faxed or hand delivered applications will be accepted. The Program Administrator will confirm receipt of the package by notifying the reservation contacts of each party (Applicant, Host Customer, and System Owner).

Regular or certified mail

Mail documentation to:

Self Generation Incentive Program
Program Administrator
Southern California Gas Company
555 West Fifth Street, GT-20B8
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1011

Program Administrators do not assume any responsibility or liability for any deficiency in service on part of the delivery method the applicant has chosen. To ensure confirmation of receipt, submit documentation to the appropriate Program Administrator by certified or overnight mail. No faxed or hand delivered applications will be accepted.

Email requirements

Email documentation to selfgeneration@socalgas.com.

Program Administrators do not assume any responsibility or liability for any deficiency in service on part of the delivery method the applicant has chosen.

  • Each document must be a separate file
  • All documents must be submitted in “.pdf” format
  • Files must use the following naming convention:
  • Document Name (as specified on the PA’s websites)_Host Customer Name
  • Example: Reservation Request Form_ John Doe
  • Documents requiring signatures must be signed. It is acceptable to submit scanned copies of the original signed documents.
  • Email subject line must be titled “SGIP Application-Program Year-Host Customer Name”
  • Example: SGIP Application – 2011 – John Doe
  • All files must be attached to one email not exceeding 7MB in size

Combo requirements:

In the event that the documents exceed the size limit or a legible electronic version is not available, applicants can submit a combo application. However, the Reservation Request will be considered incomplete until the documents sent via regular mail are received. Applicants must identify the documents that will be delivered via regular mail in their email
  • Each document must be a separate file
  • All documents must be submitted in “.pdf” format
  • Files must use the following naming convention:
  • Document Name (as specified on the PA’s websites)_Host Customer Name
  • Example: Reservation Request Form_ John Doe
  • Documents requiring signatures must be signed. It is acceptable to submit scanned copies of the original signed documents.
  • Email subject line must be titled “SGIP Application-Program Year-Host Customer Name”
    • Example: SGIP Application – 2011 – John Doe
  • All files must be attached to one email not exceeding 7MB in size

Questions?

For more information, contact us at 1-866-DG-REBATE or email us at selfgeneration@socalgas.com.

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