Overview of Step Up and Power Down San Francisco Commission on the Environment 28 July 2015 Reducing energy waste in your business

So what is Step Up and Power Down?

A MOVEMENT TO REDUCE ENERGY WASTE BusinessesEnergy 4.4m 36

WHAT IS STEP UP & POWER DOWN? A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP: SAN FRANCISCO + PG&E Campaign design, M & O, Political support RAISE AWARENES OF ENERGY WASTE No- and low-cost actions you can take now Collective impact of community-wide participation MAKE SMARTER ENERGY DECISIONS Support for commitments Instill better, lasting habits UPGRADE EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY Smart habits optimize technology Use Energy Watch and PG&E rebates RECOGNIZE SUCCESS Public, valued recognition for small & large businesses A MOVEMENT TO REDUCE ENERGY WASTE

AREAS OF COLLABORATION Campaign Design Marketing & SMB Outreach Political Support

WHERE IS STEP UP & POWER DOWN? Target the 2030 District Boundaries Expand to include:  Chinatown  Mission Bay  The Mission  Castro  Tenderloin  Western Addition

WHY STEP UP AND POWER DOWN? MONEY IS BEING WASTED 30% of the energy used by large buildings is wasted. That’s billions of dollars are spent on energy that isn’t actually needed. As buildings become more efficient, simple changes in how we interact with energy can make a big difference for our future. GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT IT’S SMART BUSINESS Only pay for the energy you actually need. Lower operational costs make sense. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Small actions by many people add up. Contribute to the greater good of your community by harnessing the impact of many.

SMALL CHANGES HAVE SHAPED OUR CULTURE LITTERING RECYCLING SEAT BELTS ENERGY STAR ® APPLIANCES UP TO: 6 % ENERGY SAVINGS can be achieved through making simple changes IN A TYPICAL 200,000 sf OFFICE BUILDING IN THE BAY AREA THAT CAN YIELD 44 TONS OF CO 2 SAVINGS PER YEAR

COLLECTIVELY WE CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT POWERING DOWN ELECTRICITY OF YOUR COWORKERS OF OFFICES IN YOUR CITY = XX

SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF SAN FRANCISCO Step Up and Power Down supports the City of San Francisco’s initiative to cut energy consumption in half by 2030.

$1 Million to support SFE’s energy reduction projects Whether you are part of a large corporation or small business, when you commit to reducing energy waste as part of Step Up and Power Down, you’ll also help San Francisco achieve a citywide energy savings goal. If we hits our target, $1 million will be awarded for use toward shared environmental goals and sustainability projects. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF SAN FRANCISCO 600 Businesses 20 M kWh

How do we help businesses reduce energy waste?

HOW IT WORKS Join in Learn Make your plan Start with quick wins Change habits Make it stick Upgrade systems

ENERGY ASSESSMENT Know how you’re doing today and where you can save energy. WE HELP MAKE IT EASY TO SUCCEED Participants are included in Step Up and Power Down marketing and PR channels. Energy measurement software tracks your progress and confirms your success. Cool tools and templates engage and encourage employees. QUICK WIN ACTIVITIES TRAINING & EDUCATION MARKETING AND PR ENERGY SAVING CAMPAIGNS TRACKING TOOLS Learn about the best energy saving actions for you and your business. Get started saving energy right away with easy win activities.

START WITH QUICK WINS There are things you can do right away that will get you started right on reducing your energy waste… LIGHTING Turn off lights in unoccupied areas and take advantage of natural light where possible THERMOSTATS Check to ensure heating and cooling vents are not blocked ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT Consolidate or eliminate unnecessary work place equipment WATER Check water heater set point and adjust to more efficient setting

WORKPLACE ENERGY PRACTICES ASSESSMENT (for large customers) ENERGY CHECK SOFTWARE Understand how your people are using energy on a day-to-day basis See where your energy is going, and what you can do about it

TRAINING SUSTAINABILITY CIRCLES In-depth sustainability training from experts to reduce energy costs, inspire employees, and create a sustainability plan. ENHANCED OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Unlocking building performance for operators & engineers: an intensive training in analytics using your building to learn from.

ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGNS BRING EVERYONE ON BOARD Turn off computer equipment when you go home at night and get a candy treat in the morning! TURN OFF COMPUTERS AT NIGHT TURN OFF LIGHTSPOWER DOWN YOUR WORK STATION Take care of your light switch by making sure it’s off when not needed. Turn off anything that uses power when you’re not there or get tagged by a co- worker!

ENERGY CHECK SOFTWARE (everyone) See what you’ve done and how much it has saved you ENERGY MANAGER SOFTWARE (large businesses) Interval data to spot trends, identify problem areas, and measure effectiveness of conservation measures

Rebates for Energy Efficient Product purchases through Energy Watch and PG&E Retro-Commissioning Incentives 3 rd Party Specialized Solutions EE Project Financing UPGRADE SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS INCLUDE:

RECOGNITION Public Fun Creative Valuable Perk Up Chalking the City

RECOGNITION Public Fun Creative Valuable Photo Mosaics Awards

Any Questions? PG&E Reuben Schwartz (415) SFE Luke Easdale (415)