Incentive Programs

Energy Upgrade California -- Whole House Upgrade Rebates

Cash for Appliances **Limited Time Only**

PG&E Rebates

Federal Tax Credits

 

Energy Upgrade California -- Whole House Upgrade Rebates

PG&E has launched bundled rebates for energy upgrades to existing homes. 

Homes with low attic insulation levels, leaky air ducts, and air leaks in the home can qualify for a $1,000 rebate.  Higher levels of energy efficiency upgrades can qualify for up to $3,500 in rebates! 

The "Basic" program includes pre-qualification testing for combustion safety issues and air leakage, upgrades to attic insulation, duct sealing, air sealing, and if not already present, hot pipe insulation, water heater insulation, low-flow showerheads, and carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. 

The "Performance" program can include a mix of upgrades, such as efficient furnace, duct system, water heater, windows, and wall and floor insulation.  Testing is performed after the upgrades to assure air sealing goals are achieved. For information, see our presentation, county slides, and county program sheet.

Begin the process by scheduling your energy evaluation with an experienced, BPI-certified Building Analyst: contact us.

Cash for Appliances **Limited Time Only**

Through the California Cash for Appliances Rebate program, residential consumers purchasing qualifying products can get the following rebates: refrigerator --  $200, stand-alone freezer --  $50, clothes washer -- $100, dishwasher -- $100, room air conditioner -- up to $50, central air conditioner -- $500-$1,000, heat pump -- $500-$1,000, furnace -- $200-$300, gas water heater -- $100, heat pump water heater -- $300, solar water heater -- $750,

California Cash for Appliances rebates may be combined with other rebates offered by PG&E, manufacturers, or retailers, and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are gone. The old appliance must be recycled by a California Certified Recycler.

For more information including a list of retailer partners and recyclers, check out the Cash for Appliance website. To compare the energy efficiency of models, see the CEE lists of energy efficient refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, and room air conditioners.

PG&E Rebates

For current PG&E rebates, see PG&E.

Federal Tax Credits

2011 Updates 1, 2

2009-2010 Fact Sheet