Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: Oakland homeowners and commercial property owners can now access financing for a variety of clean energy projects on their properties including: energy efficiency, water efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicle chargers, etc. As a property owner, you can choose a contractor, install a custom, eligible clean energy project, and finance the project on your property taxes at low cost.
Rising Sun’s Free Green House Call: When you sign up for a Green House Call, Rising Sun will send two trained youth Energy Specialists to your home to check for resource conservation opportunities, install new equipment to help you save energy, water, and money, and give you personalized recommendations for even more savings.
PG&E’s Energy Savings Assistance Program: Energy-saving measures through the Energy Savings Assistance Program can include replacing your refrigerator, repairing or replacing your furnace or water heater and installing insulation, weatherproofing, energy-efficient light bulbs, caulking, low-flow showerheads and more.
BayREN's Home+ Program: For a limited time, Home+ is providing $1,000 for projects that include a cooling or heating measure combined with building shell improvements! This program offers rebate opportunities to assist you in financing energy-efficiency home upgrades. These rebates are available for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades including air sealing, duct sealing, insulation, high efficiency furnaces and air conditioners, high efficiency water heaters, and more. Start the process by getting a home energy assessment by contacting the Home Upgrade Advisor at: (866) 878-6008 or taking a quick online evaluation here. Visit here for more information on rebates.
*This program is expected to sunset by October 31st, 2024 or until the budget is exhausted, whichever comes first. You can find the latest budget updates here and/or visit BayREN’s news page to read the most up-to-date information about the program.
BayREN’s free Home Energy Advisor: A Home Energy Advisor is a certified energy efficiency professional who can guide you through each phase of your home improvement journey, all at no cost to you. Their services include reviewing your energy efficiency options, helping you find qualified participating contractors, working with you to navigate project installation and financing options, and tracking your projects to help maximize your rebates.