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PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program
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PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program

Phone number
(925) 326-7544
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Eligibility
Active PG&E residential or commercial customer. No income requirement.
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Borrow a portable induction cooktop and an induction-ready pan from PG&E for two weeks, completely free, with NO income requirement — you just need an active PG&E residential or commercial account. It's a no-risk way to try induction cooking before buying a range. Reserve at pge-induction.myturn.com (create an account, pick an in-stock model, confirm your shipping address); for a business/school loan email ICLP@frontierenergy.com or call (925) 326-7544. PG&E ships the kit with a prepaid return label; plug into a standard 120V outlet, no electrician needed. The kit includes a magnet so you can test which of your own pans are induction-compatible. One loan at a time per household. Verified 2026-05-30.
Value
$0
Espanol
Programa de préstamo de cocinas de inducción de PG&E
URL
https://pge-induction.myturn.com/library/?WT.mc_id=Vanity_inductionloaner
✅ Last verified 2026-05-17. Program is active. PG&E issued a 2026 RFP (240071) to keep running the Induction Cooktop Loaner Program. [Source: pge.com/.../2026-RFP-240071-Tool-Lending-Library-Induction-Cooktop-Loaner-Program.pdf (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Try an induction cooktop free for 2 weeks

PG&E will ship you a portable induction cooktop and a compatible pan. You use it for two weeks, then send it back in the prepaid box. No cost. No income limit. You just need to be a PG&E customer. [Source: switchison.org/incentives/10204 (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Induction cooking heats only the pan, not the air around it. It boils water faster than gas, the surface stays cool to the touch, and it doesn't release the indoor air pollution gas stoves do. Borrowing one is the easiest way to find out if you like it before spending money on a new range.

Who can borrow one

  • You have an active PG&E residential or commercial account.
  • There are no income requirements.
  • One loan at a time per household or business.

How to reserve one (home)

  1. Go to pge-induction.myturn.com (or pge.com/inductionloaner).
  1. Click Create an account and sign up with your name, email, and PG&E service address.
  1. Open the Induction Cooktop Inventory page.
  1. Pick a model that shows availability and click the blue Reserve button.
  1. Confirm your shipping address. PG&E ships the kit to you.
If everything is in stock, you'll usually get the kit within a couple of weeks. Plug it into a standard 120V outlet — no electrician, no new wiring.

How to reserve one (business or school)

  1. Create a business account at the same site.
  1. Email ICLP@frontierenergy.com or call (925) 326-7544 to set up the commercial loan.

What's in the box

  • One portable induction cooktop (Duxtop, Mirage Pro, Nu-Wave, or Vollrath — all 120V plug-in).
  • One induction-ready pan.
  • A small magnet so you can test which of your own pans will work (if a magnet sticks to the bottom, it works on induction).
  • An info sheet and FAQ.
  • Packing materials and a prepaid return shipping label.

Common pitfalls

  • Your old pans may not work. Only magnetic cookware (most cast iron and many stainless steel pans) heats on induction. Aluminum, copper, and glass pans won't. Use the magnet from the kit to check.
  • It's a single burner, not a range. This is a test drive, not a full kitchen replacement. Plan one or two meals with it during the two weeks.
  • 120V means slower than a full induction range. A wired-in 240V induction range is much faster. Don't judge the technology by the loaner alone.
  • Return on time. Use the prepaid label and ship it back before the two weeks end so the next person can borrow it.

Where to get help

  • Program phone: (925) 326-7544 (Frontier Energy Food Service Technology Center)
The Frontier Energy team can walk you through reserving the unit, plugging it in, and choosing which pans to try.

Sources

  • PG&E 2026 RFP 240071 (Tool Lending Library and Induction Cooktop Loaner Program), dated March 5, 2026 — confirms PG&E is continuing the program and re-bidding the operator contract.