Designed specifically for low- and moderate-income residents.
Energy efficient upgrades installed at no cost to you!
HOW TO QUALIFY
(Must only meet ONE of the qualification criteria below)
1. INCOME
Meet CHES income guidelines
Maximum Allowable Income Calculation Sheet
Effective June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019.
| FAMILY SIZE | 400% |
|---|---|
|
1–2 |
$53,821-$67,440 |
|
3 |
$42,661-$85,320 |
|
4 |
$51,501-$103,000 |
|
5 |
$60,341-$120,680 |
|
6 |
$69,181-$138,360 |
|
7 |
$78,021-$156,040 |
|
8 |
$86,861-$173,720 |
| Each additional person |
$8,841-$17,480 |
NOTE: Income limits for households with 1 or 2 persons are the same
OR maximum 400% of Federal Poverty Level
2. RENTER
IF you are a renter then you qualify with a signed Program Participation Agreement.
3. LANGUAGE SPOKEN
Primary language is a language other than English.
4. COUNTY OF RESIDENCE
Reside in one of the following counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Nevada, Plumas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Trinity, Tehama, Tulare or Tuolumne.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. APPOINTMENT
Schedule your no-cost in-home energy assessment
at a time that is convenient for you.
2. ENERGY ASSESSMENT AND INSTALLATION
OF ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES
An energy advisor will provide an overview
of the program, conduct an assessment,
determine which energy-efficiency upgrades
you qualify for and install energy-efficient
upgrades in your home.
3. SEE YOUR RESULTS!
Receive a quarterly energy report outlining
your energy usage and tips on how you can
continue to save energy.
NO-COST UPGRADES INCLUDE:
• Improve existing heating and air conditioner through:
– Refrigerant charge
– High-efficiency motor
– Time delay relay
• LED lights
• Smart Thermostat
• Energy-efficient Tier II power strips
• Faucet aerators
• Low-flow showerheads
• Thermostatic shower valves