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The 2006-2008 SCE RCx Program is now fully subscribed and is no longer accepting applications.

SCE RCx Program
Southern California Edison Retrocommissioning Program

The SCE Retrocommissioning (RCx) Program is now available to save Southern California Edison commercial customers 5-20% on their energy bills. Through the Program, experienced engineers work closely with you and your staff to find cost-effective ways to optimize your building’s performance, lower electricity bills and improve occupant comfort.

What is RCx?
Why Participate?
What Does the SCE RCx Program Offer?

See if your building qualifies and apply for the Program.

Why Participate?
• RCx is a cost-effective process for optimizing building performance. Studies   show that RCx typically saves owners 5 - 20% of total building energy costs.
• Most improvements can be achieved from controls changes alone, with no need   for expensive equipment retrofit and will have a simple payback from energy   savings alone averaging 2 years or less.
• The benefits from RCx translate into increased profitability by reducing operating   expenses, increasing net operating income (NOI) and providing quicker returns on   investment, which can all lead to a higher appraised building value.
• By participating in the SCE RCx Program, you can improve your bottom line and   your building’s operations without spending time or money to search out just the   right firm. The Program's experienced engineers specialize in detecting   inefficiencies in complex building systems, and determining the optimum operating   conditions.

What does the SCE RCx Program offer?
• A no-cost building screening study to determine the potential for energy-savings   opportunities.
• An in-depth RCx investigation that identifies specific O&M improvements to   
  HVAC mechanical equipment, lighting, refrigeration, and related controls.
• Incentives for implementing measures that save you energy and money.
• Training for building operators in maintaining improved building operations and   utilizing updated system documentation.
• A pre- and post-project energy benchmark will be established
   using  the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy    Performance  Rating system available through the ENERGY
   STAR®  Portfolio Manager program.

“A well-run building should be re-commissioned every three to five years.  After completing 41 energy and related conservation projects at Adobe’s headquarters buildings and realizing savings of just under $1 million per year, we re-commissioned the three buildings and discovered another $273,000 in savings!”

-George Denise,
Cushman & Wakefield
Adobe Systems Inc.