Last updated: April 11, 2023
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Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN)- for single-home owners and multifamily property owners
Switch Is On- A statewide outreach and education campaign, Switch Is On has an extensive website to help homeowners understand electrification and connect to contractors and rebates.
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE)- Oakland’s default electricity provider, EBCE is a public utility dedicated to reduced rates and local, clean energy. EBCE provides rebates to support holistic electrification, including for battery storage, induction stoves, and commercial kitchen electrification.
California Energy Smart Homes- Administered by PG&E, California Energy Smart Homes covers both new construction and alterations, and provides rebates to electrify clothes drying, space heating, and water heating for single-family homes, duplexes, and low-rise multifamily buildings.
TECH Clean California- A statewide initiative to advance efficient electric space and water heating, TECH provides half of the funding for the Switch Is On campaign, as well as direct incentives for heat pumps, policy and program data, workforce training supports, and more.
Property-assessed clean energy (PACE)- PACE financing leverages a property’s equity to secure loans for property upgrades, then repaid through property taxes. Qualifying upgrades include solar, windows and doors, heating and air conditioning, and roofing.
Low-income Weatherization Program (LIWP)- Operated by the California Department of Community Services and Development, LIWP provides no-cost energy efficiency and solar for low-income households.