Southern California Gas Company
K-12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP)
The K-12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP) is a unique program targeted at school districts in need of technical assistance, operation, maintenance planning, and high efficiency natural gas storage water heater tank upgrades at no-cost to those qualifying school districts. The K12PSP program is implemented by Okapi Architecture, Inc. (Okapi) as a third-party provider on behalf of Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). The public school districts with campuses within SoCalGas service territory and located in disadvantaged communities (DAC) and/or qualified Hard-to- Reach (HTR) may be eligible for program participation.
PROGRAM
ELIGBILITY AND OFFERING
Eligibility Requirement
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
To be eligible for program participation, the end user must be in SoCalGas’ service territory with an active account and must pay into the Public Purpose Surcharge. In addition, the end user may not have received an incentive for the same measure installation from SoCalGas in the previous five years.
Program Offering
LIST OF MEASURES
The K12 Public Schools Program (K12PSP) is a no-cost high efficiency natural gas storage water heater tank upgrade program utilizing the direct install program strategy. In addition, the program offering includes a self-installed, low-flow, pre-rinse spray valve, or up to five water heating-aerator faucets.
PROGRAM PROCESS
K-12 Public Schools Program
The K12PSP process is a simple and streamlined process that is managed directly by Okapi Architecture, Inc. administrator with the customer. There are seven milestones and five documents that are included in the program process.
1). Initial Outreach
Okapi representative will coordinate initial outreach with customer.
2). Letter of Interest
District signs Letter of Interest
3). Audit & District Review
Okapi conducts ASHRAE Level 1 Audits for identified campuses of a District. Okapi will present report with District staff and confirm measure choices.
4). District Signs Agreement
Okapi will present agreement to District for signature.
5). WH Installation and Verification Report
Okapi contractors will install water heaters, per agreement. Okapi will verify WH installation and report to SoCalGas for payment.
6). Process Review
Okapi will review process, customer will complete customer satisfaction survey, and Okapi will adjust process, if necessary.
7). Overall Program Evaluation
Quarterly, annual and two-year end program evaluation on number of WH replacements and collaboration opportunity with other agencies.
PROGRAM PROCESS DIAGRAMS
Documentation Overview
.1
Letter of Interest
.2
Audit Form
.3
Agreement Form
.4
Proof of installation & Verification Report
.5
Close out & Customer Satisfaction survey
Contact us
For more information regarding the K-12 Public Schools Program, you may reach out to a K12PSP representative using the information noted below:
The K-12 Public Schools Program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Okapi Architecture, Inc. provides marketing support for this program pursuant to a contract awarded to Okapi Architecture, Inc. by SoCalGas. Program funds, including any funds utilized for rebates or incentives, will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until such funds are no longer available. This program may be modified or terminated without prior notice. The selection, purchase, and ownership of goods and/or services are the sole responsibility of customer. SoCalGas makes no warranty, whether express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, of goods or services selected by customer. SoCalGas does not endorse, qualify, or guarantee the work of any third-party contractor utilized in connection with this program. Customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional services offered by such contractor. Eligibility requirements apply; see the program conditions for details.