Energy Assistance Program
Whether you rent or own, you could be eligible to receive free energy-efficient home improvements that can make your home more comfortable and save you money now and for years to come. With our Energy Savings Assistance program, you may be eligible to receive low- or no-cost products and installation:
• Attic insulation
• Energy-efficient lighting
• Door weather-stripping
• Replacement of qualified appliances*
• Caulking
• Minor home repairs
• Low-flow showerheads
* Existing appliances must meet age requirements to qualify for replacement. Co-pay may be required for landlords who own appliances and pay tenant utility bill.
Benefits of Participating
There are several benefits to enrolling into ESA
ESA is offered at no cost to income qualifying customers.
Less energy usage = less carbon footprint.
As part of our visit, we provide you with energy education for you to know more ways to save energy.
By using energy products and energy enhancements to the home, you can expect to save money on your energy bill.
Keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Our expert specialists do a thorough assessment of your home’s energy needs.
How the Program Works
Once we receive your application, one of our Energy Savings Assistance program contractor will visit your home and help you determine if you are eligible for the program and help you complete all the necessary paperwork.
If you’re accepted, your contractor will come back out again for installation of home improvements, and you may receive an additional inspection of your new improvements.
Eligibility for the no-cost energy efficient home improvement program is based on income and household size or by your household participation in certain public assistance programs.
Qualifying Public Assistance Programs:
- Medicaid/Medi-Cal for Families A & B
- CalFresh (food stamps) SNAP
- Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF
Energy Saving Tips
Heating and Cooling Your Home
- Keep your heater at 68°F or lower in winter; 55°F at night.
- When using the heater, use a ceiling fan on a gentle speed and reverse direction to help distribute the heat evenly.
- Before turning on your air conditioner, try using a room fan, and you may feel up to 5°F cooler.
- Keep your air conditioner thermostat at 78°F or higher in summer; 85°F when away
Household Laundry
- The average family with a top load washer could save as much as $120 annually simply by washing their clothes in cold water.
- Use a clothes line when possible.
Refrigerator Use
- By following your refrigerator’s user manual for proper maintenance, you can save energy.
- Do not put hot, or warm food in the refrigerator or freezer – wait for it to cool down.
- Set temperature settings to 38° to 42°F in the refrigerator section and 0°F in the freezer section; use a portable refrigerator thermostat if needed.
Stove Use
- Match the right size pot, or pan, to the appropriate burner.
- Never use the stove to heat your home
- Cover your pots and pans when cooking or boiling
Microwave Use
- Use a microwave oven for simple cooking and reheating of food.
- Covering dishes reduces cooking time and eliminates splatters.
- Use the microwave on hot days to avoid producing excessive heat from the conventional oven.