WHAT IS ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA®? © 2024 Energy Upgrade California®
Energy Upgrade California® is a statewide program sponsored by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission to:
- Save energy and conserve natural resources.
- Help reduce demand on the electricity grid.
- Motivate and educate California residents and business owners about energy management.
- Make informed energy management choices at home and at work.
- Provide cost-effective programs for residents and business owners designed to improve the overall energy efficiency of their homes and businesses.
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GUIDELINES FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME
Energy Upgrade California® offers homeowners a wide range of practical guidelines designed to turn their homes into energy-efficient homes and save energy and money in the process.
You can definitely benefit from these guidelines for transforming your home into an energy-efficient home and save thousands of dollars. These guidelines include the following:
- Guidelines For Lowering Home Heating Costs.
- Guidelines For Lowering Water Heating Costs.
- Guidelines For Lowering Home Cooling Costs.
- Guidelines For Improving Home Insulation And Air-Sealing.
- Guidelines For Selecting Energy-Efficient Appliances.
- Guidelines For Installing Energy-Efficient Lighting.
- Energy Management Tools For Homes And Small Businesses.
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLAN OF ACTION
According to Energy Upgrade California®, you should begin the process of maximizing your Home Energy Efficiency as soon as you possibly can. Get started with projects you can do immediately and use the whole-house approach to ensure that your financial investments will be cost-effective in saving energy and money.
Energy Upgrade California® prescribes the following Home Energy Efficiency Plan Of Action:
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Home Energy Efficiency Evaluation.
A home energy efficiency evaluation will provide you with a clear picture of your home energy efficiency and where is your hard-earned money goes to pay utility bills. The home energy efficiency evaluation process entails identifying the energy efficiency level of several key areas in your house, including roof, attic and attic fan, windows and doors, air-conditioning, heating and ventilation, water heating (house and swimming pool), insulation and air sealing of walls, foundation, swimming pool pump, lighting and appliances.
Learn more about Energy Efficiency Evaluation and BPI Energy Audit.
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Upgrade Your Home Energy Efficiency.
Once you understand why you spend so much money on electricity, water, and gas, you will be in a better position to identify specific reasons for having high utility bills in the first place.
This will motivate you to take action for installing energy- and water-efficient products in your home to reduce your utility bills and make your home more energy efficient.
Learn more about Energy Efficiency Products.
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Since energy efficiency and saving money by lowering utility costs became a priority, you should definitely consider installing a solar PV system which offers substantial energy-saving benefits by eliminating or minimizing electricity costs from local utility companies. Solar PV system should be installed after you complete all the necessary home energy efficiency upgrades to prevent oversizing the system’s capacity to produce electricity in the future. The installation of a solar PV system represents a significant part of upgrading your home energy efficiency.
Learn more about Solar PV And Cool PV.
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Identify Suitable Financing Programs.
There are financing options available to income-qualifying homeowners who are making home energy efficiency improvements. Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing, or PACE Financing, is a unique method for long-term financing of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water efficiency improvements for residential, commercial, and industrial property owners. You can also consider personal loan financing and solar lease options widely available to homeowners.
Learn more about PACE Financing, Personal Loan Financing and Solar Lease.
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Identify Available Product Rebates And Incentives.
Find out about various rebates available to homeowners who want to make their homes more energy efficient. Many organizations offer product rebates to homeowners who purchase various types of energy-efficient, renewable energy, and water-efficient products. These rebates will provide you with additional incentives to turn your home into an energy-efficient home, save money, and contribute to the well-being of our environment.
Learn more about Product Rebates.
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Complete Home Improvements To Maximize Your Home Energy Efficiency.
There is a wide range of energy-efficient, renewable energy, and water-efficient products that can help you in maximizing your home energy efficiency. Once you identify specific areas of energy and water waste in your house, you should take a pro-active approach and develop a cost-effective plan of action to minimize such waste by implementing specific home improvement projects designed to make your home more energy efficient, save money and contribute to the environment.
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THE ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA® PROGRAM
The Energy Upgrade California® Program:
- Serves as a one-stop shop for California homeowners who want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
- Connects homeowners with qualified contractors, and helps homeowners find all the available incentives from their local utilities and local governments.
- Is available statewide and is managed locally by utilities and regional energy networks.
There are two Home Upgrade options a homeowner can choose from:
- The Basic Home Upgrade Package.
- The Advanced Home Upgrade Package.
THE BASIC HOME UPGRADE PACKAGE
The Basic Home Upgrade focuses on the building shell to maintain a comfortable indoor environment in the home. The program offers up to $3,000 in rebates for eligible energy improvements.
A participating contractor will implement improvements as needed and help apply for the rebate on behalf of the homeowner.
The upgrades include attic, wall, and floor insulation, duct sealing, AC and furnace replacement, window replacements, and other products.
THE ADVANCED HOME UPGRADE PACKAGE
The Advanced Home Upgrade Package offers greater incentives for a wider variety of energy improvements.
The program offers up to $6,500 in rebates for eligible improvements that include all the measures included in basic home upgrade package as well as additional measures for lighting, water heating systems, roof, and other customized upgrades.
The program includes a comprehensive home energy assessment and customized upgrades for maximum savings.
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
- Cash-back incentives to help offset the cost of energy efficiency improvements in the home.
- A more comfortable home in all seasons and improved home durability for years to come.
- Improved indoor air quality and a lighter impact on the environment through reduced energy use.
- Reduced use of energy and utility bills.
- Additional savings.
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THE BASIC HOME UPGRADE PACKAGE
The Basic Home Upgrade Package includes Typical Qualifying Measures outlined below.
WHOLE-BUILDING
AIR SEALING
By sealing the home's envelope, conditioned air stays in and dusts, pests and other allergens stay out.
INSULATION
Appropriate insulation installed in the home's attic, floor and walls can help reduce the burden on the home's HVAC system.
HIGH EFFICIENCY
HVAC
A high efficiency HVAC sized properly for the home can help increase comfort and reduce energy costs.
HOT WATER
SYSTEM
An energy-efficient domestic hot water system can reduce the amount of energy and water used in the home.
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THE ADVANCED HOME UPGRADE PACKAGE
The Advanced Home Upgrade Package includes Additional Qualifying Measures outlined below.
WINDOWS
AND DOORS
Energy-efficient double-pane low-E windows and sliding glass doors help in keeping
the house cooler in summer and warmer in winter without having the need for
excessive use of the air conditioner and furnace.
COOL
ROOF
An energy-efficient cool roof reflects substantial amount of sunlight and absorbs less heat than the standard roof it replaces. This, in turn, will keep the house attic and, subsequently, all rooms in the house, substantially cooler.
RADIANT
BARRIER
A radiant barrier helps to keep heat from entering the attic, resulting in lower
temperatures in the attic and, subsequently, in the house during hot summer days,
and lower electrical bills.
VARIABLE-SPEED
POOL PUMP
A high efficiency variable-speed pool pump consumes a fraction of electricity in comparison with the single-speed pool pump and provides substantial savings in energy costs for homeowners who own a swimming pool.
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UTILITY COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA® PROGRAM
All major utility companies participate in the Energy Upgrade California® Program including:
- Anaheim Public Utilities.
- Burbank Water And Power (BWP).
- City Of Glendale Water And Power (GWP).
- City Of Long Beach Energy Resources Department.
- Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power (LADWP).
- Pacific Gas And Electric Company (PG&E).
- Pasadena Department Of Water And Power (PDW).
- San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).
- Southern California Edison (SCE).
- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas).
Learn more at Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN).
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FINANCING OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Once you decide to move forward with any type of a home energy improvement project, we will introduce you to the most suitable Financing Options in accordance with your specific needs. These options may include:
- No interest and no payment financing* for one year.
- Low payment options* with low interest rates.
- Secured* and unsecured financing loans.
* Subject to OAC (on approved credit).
Contact Us Today To Find Out Which Financing Option Will Be The Best One For You.
MEET SOLLY THE SEAL
Just in case you did not meet him yet, we would like to introduce you to Solly The Seal who is a very important member of the Cool Remodeling TM management team.
Solly’s main job is to approve all home energy efficiency products and provide his Seal of Approval.
WE ONLY WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND BRANDS APPROVED BY SOLLY THE SEAL
