Refrigerant Replacement

BayREN Refrigerant Replacement or BRRR provides funding to help eligible businesses identify and repair refrigerant leaks, replace refrigeration components and systems, improve energy efficiency, and support preventative maintenance. Participation in BRRR can help you save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower your utility bill.

BRRR is funded by the Public Purpose Program or the PPP. Authorized by the state regulator, the California Public Utilities Commission, the PPP charge is a small fee included in your monthly utility bill that helps fund important programs across California. It supports low-income families with discounted energy rates; promotes energy efficiency programs, like BRRR, to help reduce usage and lower emissions; and invests in renewable energy and clean technology. In short, the PPP surcharge helps make energy more affordable, sustainable, and accessible for everyone. Each month, PG&E collects a PPP surcharge through utility bills.

• Free refrigeration system evaluation
• No-cost essential repairs*
• Low- to no-cost energy efficiency upgrades for refrigeration equipment
• New and upgraded equipment requires less maintenance
• Improve system performance and productivity
• Lower your electricity bill
• Avoid expensive emergency service calls
• Avoid risk of losing valuable inventory due to temperature issues with all equipment

*Contact program staff for limitations and requirements.

Fill out the BRRR Interest Form and we will contact you within five (5) business days to discuss your eligibility and provide an overview of BRRR.

If you are eligible, the program representative will provide a list of participating refrigeration contractors for you to choose from and schedule an evaluation.

No, there are no obligations to move forward after receiving an evaluation.

Project installation time will depend on the scope of your project and the contractor’s availability. The contractor will work with you to schedule the installation time that is most convenient for you.

Yes, you’re welcome to use your preferred refrigeration contractors as long as they are willing to work collaboratively with program staff during enrollment. Additionally, they must also meet to submit license and insurance information to us, and attend a program orientation training.

If your business is not eligible to participate in BRRR, we will do our best to refer you to other programs you may be eligible for.

BRRR incentives vary based on the type and scope of the work involved and the specific refrigeration upgrades being implemented. BRRR has an incentives cap of $30,000 per project.

BRRR will pay the refrigeration contractor directly.

It depends on the specifics of your project. BRRR has an incentives cap of $30,000 per project. Anything in excess is your responsibility.

BRRR is a separate, third-party offering intended to provide financial incentives directly to the refrigeration contractor to reduce – and sometimes eliminate – any cost to your business.

Please note that the agreement for goods and/or services provided in connection with this project is solely between you and your refrigeration contractor. All project costs, payments, promised rebates or other financial incentives, responsibilities, and outcomes are the exclusive responsibility of the Customer and contractor.

We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the quality, performance, or conduct of any contractor, including their subcontractors, nor does we accept any liability or responsibility for:

• Cost overruns.
• Delays.
• Workmanship issues.
• Contract disputes.
• Breach of contract; or
• Any other damages or grievances arising from the Contractor-Customer relationship.

We encourage you to take the time to carefully check their background and qualifications before you hire them.

Please email your concern or issue to env-bayrenbpa@sfgov.org. We will respond to your inquiry within one (1) business day.