Browse Income-Based Energy Efficiency Programs
Anaheim Public Utilities
Free |
Weatherization Services. Income-Qualified. |
714-839-6199 |
Free 10% rate reduction |
We have designed an income-qualified program for seniors and long-term disabled customers. Income-qualified customers can receive a 10 percent credit on their electric bills. |
714-765-4250 |
Free lights |
Free lights for single family homes. Free high pressure sodium (HPS) or fluorescent lights. Stop by Anaheim Advantage Services, Goldenwest Business Park, 1278 E. Katella Ave. , Anaheim, CA 92805. Thirty days after receiving the light a representative will inspect installation. |
714-939-9020 |
Free lights and installation $150 rebate |
Free lights and installations. Income-Qualified Assistance. Call Housing Authority at 714-765-4326 for an application. Select electrician and receive a rebate for actual costs up to $150. |
714-765-4326 |
Free lights and audit |
Free lights and customized lighting survey for businesses. Survey will determine types, quantity and placement of fixtures needed at your site. No limit on quantities. |
714-939-9020 |
Azusa Light and Water
Free |
Customer will receive credit to their account equal to the total of one month’s Energy Charge or Minimum Charge, whichever is greater. Income-Qualified. |
626-812-5225 |
Burbank Water and Power
Free unit and replacement |
Refrigerator Replacement. Income-qualified customers can replace their 9+ year refrigerator with a new refrigerator. |
818-238-3638 |
California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA)
Incentives to start 2009 |
Training for contractors and remodelers in whole house testing, assessment and contracting with homeowners to make energy saving improvements. Our contractors can achieve 20-80% energy improvement over existing building conditions. |
888-357-1777 |
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
$4.75 to $7.00/watt |
Photovoltaic Systems. In addition to incentives ranging from $4.75 to $7.00 per watt, the program will also provide fully-subsidized 1kW photovoltaic (PV) systems to qualifying homeowners who cannot afford to take out loans to cover the cost of the system. |
415-355-5586 |
$3.30-$4/watt |
Solar Energy Systems. Cash incentives to owners of eligible affordable housing structures who install solar energy systems that offset common and/or tennant electrical load. Contact the program administrator in your utility service territory for more information: PG&E, SDG&E, or SCE. |
415-355-5586 |
City of Colton
Free |
Evaporative Cooler. Income-Qualified. |
909-370-5040 |
City of Roseville
Free |
Free program for low-income, senior homeowners provided through the City of Roseville and Senior Independent Services. The service assists low income senior, homeowners with minor health and safety repairs including weatherization services and materials. |
916-797-6937 |
Grants up to $5000 |
Grants up to $5000 are available to low-income, elderly and/or disabled homeowners to correct health and safety defects, including weatherization services. |
916-797-6937 |
0%, payment deferred up to $100,000 |
0%, payment deferred, Deed of Trust secured loans up to $100,000 are available to low income homeowners to correct health and safety deficiencies and make general property improvements including purchase or repair of HVAC systems, window replacement and weatherization services and materials. |
916-797-6937 |
15% discount to the standard residential rate |
15% discount to the standard residential rate for residential customers meeting low-income guidelines issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
916-797-6937 |
Heschong Mahone Group (HMG)
Program provides long-term energy benefits by promoting a performance based, comprehensive, cost-effective package of energy efficient measures with long useful lives. These include high performance windows, better insulation, high- efficiency heating, cooling, and water heating equipment, and most likely, a combination of these measures to achieve maximum savings potential |
760-436-7001 |
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
Free |
Refrigerator Exchange. Low-income LADWP customers will receive an invitation letter for free refrigerator. Certain qualifications must be met to receive a new refrigerator. |
800-342-5397 |
Low Income Investment Fund
Free |
Window Film Installation. SCE Territory. |
415-489-6122 |
Free |
Air Conditioner Tune-Up. Free air conditioner tune-ups. |
415-489-6122 |
Free |
Water Heater Insulation. SCE Territory. |
415-489-6122 |
Free indoor lighting upgrades |
Replace older indoor lighting in SCE, SDGE and PGE with newer energy efficient lighting. This includes both compact fluorescent lightbulbs (the screw-in "curly" bulbs) and the long, fluorescent tubes (t8s) as well as other lighting efficiency measures such as de-lamping, occupancy centers and LED exit signs |
415-489-6122 |
Modesto Irrigation District
Free |
Provides energy efficiency measures to rental or owner occupied low-income customer homes. |
209-537-9217 |
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Free |
Free weatherization services are available to eligible applicants to improve the energy efficiency of homes. Energy saving services include measures such as attic insulation, caulking, water heater blanket, heating/cooling system repair, and other conservation measures. |
1-866-675-6623 |
20% discount on monthly utility bill |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program offers income-qualified customers a discount of 20% or more off their monthly electric bill. |
1-866-743-2273 |
Rate reduction |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. Rate reduction program for large households of three or more people with low- to middle-income. |
1-800-PGE-5000 |
Lowest baseline energy price |
Rate Assistance. Income-Qualified. Get additional quantities of energy at the lowest (baseline) price for residential customers. To qualify for Medical Baseline, a California-licensed physician must certify that a full-time resident in your home has a qualifying medical condition. |
Variable |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides a direct payment to an eligible client’s utility bill to help offset the cost of heating or cooling their home. |
1-866-675-6623 |
One-time energy credit up to $200 |
Energy Credit. REACH is a one-time energy-assistance program. Those who have experienced an uncontrollable or unforeseen hardship may receive an energy credit up to $200, credit amount based on the past due amount of the bill. REACH assistance may be available once within an 18 month period, but exceptions can be made for seniors, the physically challenged and the terminally ill. |
Redding Electric Utility (REU)
Free |
Weatherization Services and Free Materials. Income-Qualified. |
530-378-6900 |
Riverside Public Utilities
Free |
Weatherization Services. Income-Qualified. Weather stripping around a maximum of two entry doors and four exterior windows. Door sweeps on up to two entry doors. Water-saving showerheads for all existing showers. |
909-826-5485 |
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Free |
Weatherization Services and Free Materials. Income-Qualified. |
866-675-6624 |
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Varies |
Family Electric Rate Assistance. Open to income-qualified homes. |
1-800-560-5551 |
Additonal baseline allowance |
Provides additional baseline allowance at the lowest rate for those with specific medical needs. Offered through San Diego Gas & Electric |
1-866-463-0070 |
20% monthly discount |
Rate Assistance. Income-qualified residents or public assistance program participants. |
1-800-560-5551 |
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Free |
Refrigerator Replacement. Income-Qualified. As part of the income-qualified Energy Management Assistance (EMA) Program, Southern California Edison pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers. |
(800) 736-4777 |
Free |
Weatherization Measures. Income Qualified. As part of the income-qualified Energy Management Assistance (EMA) Program, Southern California Edison provides free Weatherization services, such as repairs or improvements that will help keep a home warm in winter and cool in summer |
(800) 736-4777 |
Free |
Window Replacement. Income-Qualified. A replacement energy-efficient window for qualified customers. |
800-736-4777 |
Free |
Energy-Saving Appliances and Equipment. Income-Qualified. Southern California Edison pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers. |
800-736-4777 |
20% discount or more on monthly electric bill |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program offers income-qualified customers a discount of 20% or more off their monthly electric bill. |
1-800-447-6620 |
Variable |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. FERA offers a discounted rate on monthly SCE bills for families of 3 or more who fall within the income guidelines and exceed their baseline usage by 30% or more. |
1-800-447-6620 |
One-time bill assistance up to $100 |
Utility Bill Assistance. Income Qualified. The Energy Assistance Fund (EAF) Program is designed to help SCE residential customers in need pay their electric bills. A maximum of $100 is available to qualified customers once in a 12-month period. |
(800) 205-8596 |
Free |
Wall Air Conditioner. Income Qualified. A replacement wall air conditioner for qualified customers. The existing unit must be at least 15 years old. |
800-736-4777 |
Free |
Lighting Replacement. Income-Qualified. As part of the Lighting Component of the income-qualified Energy Management Assistance (EMA) Program, Southern California Edison can install up to five (5) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), Replacement of Exterior Fixtures with CFLs (Porch Lights), and/or replace torchieres using incandescent or halogen bulbs with an energy-efficient torchiere with CFLs |
(800) 736-4777 |
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)
Free |
Home Improvements. Income-Qualified. No-cost energy-saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified customers. Services may include attic insulation, door weather-stripping, caulking, low-flow shower heads, water heater blankets, minor repairs, or other measures. |
1-800-331-7593 |
Free |
Weatherization. Income-Qualified. No-cost weatherization measures to qualified customers to help keep indoor air temperatures comfortable. |
800-331-7593 |
Free |
Home Improvements. Income-Qualified. No-cost energy-saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified customers. Services may include attic insulation, door weather-stripping, caulking, low-flow shower heads, water heater blankets, minor repairs, or other measures. |
1-800-331-7593 |
Free |
Furnace Repair. Income-Qualified. No-cost furnace repair or replacement services for qualified customers. |
800-331-7593 |
20% discount per household |
Gas Bill Assistance. Income-Qualified. A 20% discount on monthly gas bills for eligible households. |
1-800-427-2200 |
One-time bill assistance up to $100 |
Gas Assistance Fund. Income-Qualified. The Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) may help qualifying customers who are having difficulty paying their gas bills. |
1-800-427-2200 |
Variable assistance |
Medical Baseline Allowance. Income-Qualified. If someone in your household has a life-threatening illness, is seriously disabled, or requires more heat in winter due to a serious health condition, you may qualify for an additional allowance of gas at a lower rate. |
1-800-427-2200 |