Program Overview
As UCLA continues to prioritize climate and energy initiatives, UCLA Energy Services (ES) has launched an attractive utility customer program designed to offset the increasing burden of regional energy rates. In addition to often dramatic cost reduction, within this program are options to maximize environmental efficiency, improve the comfort of any given workspace, identify and eliminate waste, and ease overall energy demands.
Who are our Customers
The Customer Benefits Program is available to all recharge customers of campus utilities on a first come first serve basis. We understand the challenges with rising utility costs and want to support your team in continuous conservation improvements. By working with LADWP representatives and your departmental teams, ES will help maximize your rebates.
Incentives are reserved on a first come, first served basis until yearly allocated departmental funds are exhausted. If departmental funds are exhausted before the fiscal year end, unused funds from separate departments may become available come April of that fiscal year but are not guaranteed. Yearly departmental funds will be calculated and redistributed at the start of every fiscal year.
HVAC Optimization
The HVAC optimization program analyzes and adjusts HVAC schedules for efficient usage. With no upfront costs, minor adjustments can deliver major savings, including a rebate from ES that equals 30% of the annual energy saved.
LED Lighting Upgrades
By converting UCLA’s campus buildings to LED lighting, we project a 20% reduction in annual campus electrical usage. With ES matching LADWP’s rebate estimating 10–15% of project costs, departments can recover their investment in five years or less, turning a routine upgrade into a long-term savings opportunity.
Energy Audits
ES will fund $20K for energy audits in exchange for departmental commitment to 5% energy reduction. Exceeding 10% of energy savings can earn a bonus rebate of $40K, creating a strong incentive for long-term improvements.
Water Savings Strategies
Schedule a water assessment with ES to review and quantify water saving upgrades in your bathrooms and kitchens. ES will assist in submitting and obtaining LADWP rebates as well as matching LADWP’s financial incentive to double your earnings.
EV Charging Programs
ES will match LADWP’s EV charging rebates starting at $4,000, as well as assist in processing all necessary paperwork.
Custom Programs
In addition to our featured programs, Energy Services can work with you to develop unique programs to fit your department’s needs and coordinate appropriate rebates with LADWP.