Energy Efficiency
Did you know that it’s easy to make your home, business, or building project more energy efficient? Did you know that you can actually save money by doing so? In fact, you can start saving right now by taking advantage of the multitude of incentive programs currently being offered. Whether you’re installing solar panels, purchasing energy efficient equipment and appliances or simply wanting to save money on your utility bill, it pays to go green
Residential Programs
Thinking about a home improvement project, or maybe just looking at ways to reduce your utility bill? Chances are there’s a program that can help.
- Federal Stimulus Package Funds – Weatherization Program: Households that qualify can have as much as $6,500 for energy efficient improvements to their home.
- Go Solar: Go Solar is a program sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission and Energy Commission and provides a variety of rebate programs. If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your home, this page is a must! Use this simple tool to calculate the potential annual savings of going solar.
- Community Energy Partnership: The Community Energy Partnership (CEP) is a partnership among ten Southern Californian cities, Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, and The Energy Coalition. Its mission is to build positive relationships among cities, energy consumers, and their serving utilities, and to educate communities about sustainable and efficient energy practices.
- Save Money on your Utility Bills: In these tough economic times it makes more sense than ever to cut costs wherever you can. Southern California Edison and The Gas Company provide several programs that can help!
- CARE/FERA: Residents who qualify for this program can save 20% or more on their electric bill.
- Summer Discount Program: Get up to $200 in credit on your electric bill for this simple, free program.
- Pool Pump and Motor Rebates: Get up to $200 back by installing qualified pool pump equipment.
- Rebates and Savings on Lighting: Install ENERGY STAR lighting and save.
- Tips on Reducing your Electric Bill: These tips will help you save money and help protect the environment at the same time. It’s easier than you think!
- Rebate Programs from The Gas Company: Save money by reducing your monthly gas bill.
Energy Efficient Tax Credits: Are you considering a home improvement project? Did you know you can qualify for a 30% tax credit on solar panels, windows, doors, insulation, roofing materials, water heaters, and air conditioners? These programs are available for a limited time, so act now!
- Take Advantage of Tax Credits: The National Association of Home Builders has information on energy tax credit programs and how you can qualify today.
- How do Residential Tax Credits Work? This helpful article will explain how tax credits will help you save money on your project.
Energy Star Program
UPDATE! New “Cash for Clunkers” Program for Appliances: The California Department of Energy has received $35.2 million in federal stimulus package funding that would allow participants to receive significant rebates for swapping their old energy inefficient appliances for new, Energy Star rated appliances. The program is expected to begin in the Spring of 2010. Check back to this page for more updates as they happen!
Products that have received the Energy Star rating will help lower your monthly utility costs and protect the environment at the same time, proving that it pays to go green. Finding one that suits your needs is easy!
- Product Catalog: This easy to use catalog provides information on products, where to find them and how much money you could save over less energy efficient products.
- Rebate Finder: Use this tool to find special offers and rebates on a variety of products.
- How Energy Efficient Are You? This simple calculator will provide you with strategies to help you enhance energy efficiency. Interactive features customize these strategies for your own home.
- Locate an Energy Auditor: Find a local Home Energy Rating System (HERS) inspector to conduct an energy audit of your home.
- Home Improvement Projects: Get all the information you need on how ENERGY STAR products will help you save money when used in your home improvement projects.
- Home Tour: Take an interactive tour of a model home to see how simple home improvement projects can help you save money.
