Energy Savings Assistance
Providing no-cost weatherization services to consumers who meet the CARE income limits.
Services Provided
The Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) services provided include:
- Attic insulation
- Energy-efficient refrigerators
- Energy-efficient furnaces
- Weatherstripping
- Caulking
- Low-flow showerheads
- Water heater blankets
- Door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration
Program Income Guidelines
The following are the income limits effective June 1, 2023 to May, 31, 2024
| Household Size | Income Eligibility Upper Limit* |
| 1 | $36,450 |
| 2 | $49,300 |
| 3 | $62,150 |
| 4 | $75,000 |
| 5 | $87,850 |
| 6 | $100,700 |
| 7 | $113,550 |
| 8 | $126,400 |
| Each Additional Person | $12,850 |
| *Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines | |
To request an application form and more information, please contact your utility for more information:
| Utility ESA Website | Phone |
| 1-800-989-9744 | |
| 1-800-736-4777 | |
| 1-800-411-7343 | |
| 1-800-331-7593 | |
| 1-209-772-3006 | |
| 1-800-808-2837 | |
| 1-866-812-5766 | |
| 1-888-221-7070 | |
| 1-866-812-5766 | |
| 1-916-364-4100 |
Energy Savings Assistance Multifamily Whole Building Program (ESA MFWB)
From 2023-2026, the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program in multifamily buildings will be implemented by two separate programs, one is Northern California and another in Southern California. To qualify, the property can be either deed-restricted or non-deed restricted. For deed restricted properties, the owner must certify that at least 65% of the tenant households meet the ESA income guidelines. For non-deed restricted properties, the owner must certify that at least 80% of the tenant households meet the ESA income guidelines. Energy efficiency services provided differ by the two programs and encompass in unit, common area and whole building treatments.
To apply for the ESA MFWB programs, please visit the Multifamily Central Portal
Reports
Low Income/ESA Reports:
- ESA Reports:
- Monthly & Annual Reports
- 2022 ESA Common Area Measures Process Evaluation Final Report
- 2011 ESA Impact Evaluation Final Report | Appendices
- ESA Energy Education Final Report | Appendices
- Low Income Needs Assessment (LINA):
- 2022 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report | Appendices
- 2019 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report - Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
- 2016 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report - Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Banner Tables from Telephone survey
- 2013 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report - Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
- Audits:
ESA Multifamily Whole Building Program Websites:
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To apply for the ESA MFWB programs, please visit the Multifamily Central Portal
RELATED PROGRAMS
For income qualified households, statewide programs:
Self-Generation Incentive (SGIP) Program Energy Storage Incentives
Solar On Multifamily Affordable Homes (SOMAH) Program Solar Incentives
For income qualified households in disadvantaged communities only:
Disadvantaged Community Single Family Solar Homes (DAC SASH) Program Solar Incentives