Financial Incentives

A successful home energy retrofit can offer savings between 20% and 50% off your home’s traditional utility bills. In addition to these savings, there are many government sponsored rebate programs that provide immediate cash incentives and tax rebates for home energy upgrades.  To qualify, your home must undergo a home energy assessment, and receive the appropriate recommended home energy improvements.  The rebate amount is then determined using a sliding scale based off of the reduction of your home’s energy use.

Most of the rebates are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Funds are limited and may expire. All required paperwork for the rebate will be processed by Building Performance Professionals. Please take a look below for rebates offered in your area.

Energy Upgrade California Rebate: PG&E sponsored rebate that offers up to $4,000 cash back for implementing home energy improvement packages. This rebate is available to all Bay Area residents. Visit the EUC website for more details.  

Contra Costa County Rebates: Contra Costa County residents may receive an additional rebate of up to $5,000 for home energy improvements. In combination with the Energy Upgrade California Rebate, qualified home owners can receive up to $9,000 in cash rebates for achieving a 40% reduction of energy consumption. Please visit the Contra Costa EUC website for more information.

Marin County Rebates: Marin County residents may receive an additional rebate of up to $4,000 for home energy improvements. In combination with the Energy Upgrade California Rebate, qualified home owners can receive up to $8,000 in cash rebates. Please see Marin County EUC website for more details.

San Francisco:  San Francisco residents may receive an additional rebate up to $2,000 for home energy improvements. If your household income is less than 120% of the area median income you will receive an additional $3,000 to your rebate. In total, San Francisco residents may be eligible for $11,000 in rebates. Please visit the SFHip website for more details.

$300 Energy Assessment Rebate: The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is now offering a $300 rebate for the initial energy assessment fee. This rebate is eligible for all customers who have had an energy assessment after November of 2011. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first come basis. For your convenience, Building Performance Professionals will process the required paperwork for this rebate.

Special Incentives for Solar

California Solar Initiative: The State of California offers incentives for solar installations through the California Solar Initiative (CSI). Take a look at their website for more information. www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov

Federal Government: 30% of your solar system cost can be deducted off your federal taxes through an investment tax credit (ITC). This tax credit can be rolled over to the following year if you do not expect to pay taxes this year.  

If you have questions about these programs, or would like more information about incentives in your area, please contact us or visit energysavy.com for up to date information on local and state rebates.