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Partner with the BayREN Refrigerant Replacement Program today

The BayREN Refrigerant Replacement Program (BRRR) helps you grow your business while supporting the transition to cleaner, environmentally friendlier refrigerants.

We offer generous financial incentives for fixing, replacing or retrofitting small remote condensing units that use high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants (GWP ≥ 1430) and program enrollment support. As a licensed refrigeration contractor, you will gain warm customer leads, stay ahead of regulations, and help your existing clients cut costs.

Join us to help expand your business, deliver sustainable solutions, and build a cleaner, more efficient Bay Area.

Get Started 

Email our Building Performance Advisor today with your name, company, contact information, and which commercial program you are interested in. We will reach out to provide an overview of the program and how contractors can partner with us:  env-bayrenbpa@sfgov.org.

BRRR Required Documents

Enrollment

Project Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of working with the BRRR program?
  • Lucrative Incentives – The BRRR program offers high incentives to cover a majority of project costs, increasing the likelihood of projects getting approved by customers.
  • Expanded Customer Base – Participating in BRRR helps contractors expand their customer base and strengthen their reputation in sustainable refrigeration and energy efficiency.
  • Customer referrals – BRRR connects qualified contractors with small and medium-sized businesses in the food service and floral sector that want to lower their energy use and upgrade refrigeration systems.
  • Program Support – Contractors receive program guidance from program staff, access to program tools and forms, and opportunities to gain experience working on low global warming potential refrigerant projects.
  • Increase visibility and credibility – Participating contractors will be listed on the BRRR program’s website.
     

How long does it take for the BRRR program to contact me once I have submitted the Interest Form?

The BayREN Building Performance Advisor (BPA) will contact you within 2 business days after you submit the interest form. The BPA will review your information, explain the onboarding process, and provide the next steps to become a participating contractor.

Can I recruit customers now?

No, BRRR will not honor any project incentive submissions for projects installed before you become a participating contractor. Contractors must complete onboarding, submit licensing information, and submit insurance documents before recruiting or working with customers under the BRRR Program.

What is the process so I can start recruiting customers for BRRR?
  • Submit the Contractor Interest Form.
  • Complete onboarding and orientation with BRRR program staff.
  • Provide required licensing and insurance documentation.
  • Once approved, begin outreach and project work following BRRR guidelines.
  • (Optional) Contractor’s information is added to the BRRR website.
  • Enrollment is complete.
     

What are the licensing and insurance requirements to participate in BRRR?
  • Maintain a current CA State Licensing Board (CSLB) license, as well as any other license required for the specific work they perform. Subcontractors must comply with the same licensing requirements.
  • Carry CSLB-required insurance, workers’ compensation, and bonds.
  • Carry required refrigerants-handling license
     

What is the contractual arrangement in BRRR?

The BRRR program helps food and floral sector businesses replace high global warming potential refrigerants with more environmentally friendly refrigerants and install energy-efficient equipment. BRRR is a separate, third-party offering intended to provide financial incentives directly to the refrigeration contractor to reduce equipment upgrade costs to businesses.

Contractors voluntarily participate in the BRRR program by completing onboarding and training, and submitting proof of current licenses and insurance. Contractors are responsible for holding the contract with any food or floral sector customer for the work to be completed at that business.

The BRRR program does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the quality, performance, or conduct of any contractor, nor does it 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.