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 July 1, 2022 to May, 30, 2023

Household Size	Income Eligibility Upper Limit*
1	$33,975
2	$44,775
3	$57,575
4	$69,375
5	$81,175
6	$92,975
7	$104,775
8	$116,575
Each Additional Person	$11,800
*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
Pacific Gas & Electric	1-800-989-9744
Southern California Edison	1-800-736-4777
San Diego Gas & Electric	1-800-411-7343
Southern California Gas	1-800-331-7593
Alpine Natural Gas	1-209-772-3006
Bear Valley Electric	1-800-808-2837
Liberty Utilities	1-866-812-5766
PacifiCorp	1-888-221-7070
Southwest Gas	1-866-812-5766
West Coast Gas (CARE only)	1-916-364-4100

Energy Savings Assistance Common Area Measures (ESA CAM) Program

In 2020, each investor-owned utility offered the Energy Savings Assistance Common Area Measures (ESA CAM) program for deed-restricted, multifamily buildings. To qualify, the property must be deed-restricted, and the owner must certify that at least 65% of the tenant households meet the ESA income guidelines. Energy efficiency services provided differ by the utility and are limited to communal areas, common energy systems, a residential building(s), or property. This program can be combined with the ESA in-unit program.

Each IOU submitted their program implementation plans to the Commission via Advice Letter:

Pacific Gas and Electric Advice Letter 3943-G/5241-G
Southern California Edison Advice Letter 3754-E
San Diego Gas & Electric Advice Letter 3196-E/2654-G
Southern California Gas Advice Letter 5264-G

Low Income/ESA Reports:

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
ESA Multifamily Segment Study Research - Final Report | Appendices
2011 ESA Impact Evaluation Final Report | Appendices
ESA Energy Education Final Report and Appendices