Save Energy

IMPROVE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

UNDERSTAND WHERE
TO START

Save Energy

Save Energy

Utilities are the largest controllable expense in most buildings. The Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) guide will walk you through a step-by-step process to develop a strategic approach to saving energy and improving the performance of your building.

Steps to identify
smart upgrades

New equipment doesn’t just save you money on utilities. You’ll also save on repairs and maintenance, improve tenant health and comfort, and make your building more resilient.

Look at the typical energy use breakdown for your type of building

Allocate the dollars from your annual energy bill according to your estimated energy use breakdown.

Identify which mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems you have in the building

Review applicable systems’ best practices and how your systems compare

Understand how multiple Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) work together and may have interactive effects

Energy UPGRADE Resources

LADWP offers a range of incentives and rebates to offset the cost of energy efficiency upgrades. And programs can be combined to fund more comprehensive retrofits.

Discover active utility rebates

ENERGY REBATE  SUMMARY

Find rebates and incentives for your projects

ENERGY REBATE NAVIGATOR

Get "apples to apples” bids from contractors

GUIDE TO GETTING A GREAT PROPOSAL
Save Water Retrofit.LA