SPARKe Strategic Energy Management
Your
Best Friend
in
Reducing Emissions
Data-Driven Solutions ∙ Energy Management ∙ Facility & System Engineering ∙ Funding ∙ Training
Paid for by the public purpose surcharge on your electricity bills*
What is Strategic Energy Management (SEM)?
Treasure Hunt
Sniff out projects with strong ROIs alongside our energy efficiency experts.
Workshops
Training from our dedicated experts on how to make energy savings sit, stay, and succeed.
Impactful Projects
Complete no and low cost changes on site as the first step towards your goals.
Financial Support
Retrieve the funding you need to maximize the benefits from your engagement.
Data Software
Unleash the power of energy monitoring with our tool for centralized data management.
Persistent Savings
Find opportunities that treat your bottom line to dogged cost and energy reductions.
All of the above services and consulting are available to your business through the SPARKe SEM program, paid for by your utility.
With SPARKe your business has access to the highest incentive rates for capital projects (up to $0.21/kWh) and electrification (up to $7/therm) to help you upgrade and improve your legacy equipment.
Project Type | Incentive | Cap |
|---|---|---|
No- and Low-Cost (BRO) | $0.02/kWh | 100% of implementation cost |
Capital | $0.21/kWh | 50% of implementation cost |
Electrification | $7/therm | 50% of implementation cost |
Who is Eligible?
Industrial, commercial, and agricultural businesses that use at least 2 million kWh annually including:
Cold Storage
Entertainment
Farms
Food Processing
Hotels & Hospitality
Indoor Cannabis
Manufacturing
Retail
Transportation
Wastewater
And More!
* Within the following counties:
- Fresno
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Kern
- Kings
- Los Angeles
- Madera
- Mono
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Santa Barbara
- Tuolumne
- Tulare
- Ventura
Bright SPARKs
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Energy savings above and beyond projected levels were achieved through our review of Bimbo’s solar system during their SEM program.
Muller Pinehurst Dairy
An energy treasure hunt through their SEM engagement led this processing facility to the pot of gold: significantly increased energy efficiency and the resulting cost reductions.
Internal barriers and external pressures can leave you feeling stressed and pressed to find emissions reducing opportunities.
But we know everything is more fun with your best friend – even cost-effectively decarbonizing your business.
Your facility, systems, and workforce are one-of-a-kind. Our Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program, SPARKe, connects you to what’s needed to save money, reduce energy consumption, and boost efficiency. We are here to help elevate your facility’s performance with customized energy management software designed to maximize efficiency and enhance strategic alignment.
The best part? All SPARKe services are funded through the Public Purpose Program (PPP) charge on your utility bill, providing your business budget-friendly access to the resources that make decarbonization a walk in the park.
Why Choose SPARKe?
Wag Worthy Incentives
Fetch the best incentives in your region; up to $0.21/kWh for capital projects and $7/therm for electrification.
Data at Your Paw Pads
Access software that makes it easy to visualize your progress and report on GHG emissions.
Turn Head-Tilts to High-Fives
Train your staff on energy efficiency and build corporate decarbonization knowledge.
Lead the Pack in Sustainability
Transform regulatory stress into business success.
