Energy Savings Assistance

Providing no-cost weatherization services to consumers who meet the CARE or FERA 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, 2024 to May, 31, 2025

Household Size	Income Eligibility Upper Limit*
1	$37,650
2	$51,100
3	$64,550
4	$78,000
5	$91,450
6	$104,900
7	$118,350
8	$131,800
Each Additional Person	$13,450
*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	1-800-933-9555
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 Multifamily Energy Savings (MFES) Program

To qualify for the multifamily program, 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. Tenants and property managers can apply for the MFES programs by visiting the Multifamily Central Portal

Reports

Low Income/ESA Reports:

ESA Reports:
- Monthly & Annual Reports
- 2022 ESA Common Area Measures Process Evaluation Final Report
- 2019 ESA Impact 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