New Residential Construction
If you are looking to build with energy efficiency in mind, you might qualify for many financing, rebates, and incentives through the following energy efficiency programs:
Design Assistance
California Advanced Homes – http://www.californiaadvancedhomes.com
- Available to owners, builders, and developers of new residential properties
- Receive design assistance, education, and financial support for sustainable development
- Qualify for bonus incentives with enhanced performance
Solar Power
New Solar Homes Partnership – http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/
- Available to new home builders statewide
- Tax incentives for installation of solar panels on new homes
- $2.50 per watt base incentive
Existing Residential Construction (Retrofits and Upgrades)
If you are looking for ways to save energy and money at home, you might qualify for financing, rebates, and incentives that can help with retrofits and upgrades. Additionally, there are many free and low cost measures you can take to begin saving energy.
Incentives
Home Energy Upgrade Financing – http://www.socalgas.com/for-your-home/energy-savings/upgrade-financing.shtml
Available to home owners working with approved contractors
- Qualify for $2,500-$20,000 loans for energy efficient upgrades
- Applies to heating, cooling, insulation, roofing, ceiling, attic, and window upgrades
Residential Energy Tax Incentives – http://energytaxincentives.org/
- Available to home owners making energy efficient improvements to their primary residence
- Incentive is 30% of the project cost with a $1,500 dollar cap
- Covers installing energy efficient heating/cooling equipment and home envelope improvements
Energy Upgrade California – https://energyupgradeca.org 
- Available to homeowners making energy efficient upgrades to single family residences
- Rebates up to $4,000 available that are proportional to amount of energy saved
- Incentives for select energy saving improvements
- Saves money, reduces energy use, creates jobs
Rebates
Residential Rebate Program – http://www.pge.com/myhome/erebates/
Home Energy Efficiency Rebates – http://www.socalgas.com/for-your-home/rebates
- Available to existing single family homes, condominiums, and mobile homes
- Measures include insulation, clothes washers, dishwashers, and natural gas heaters/furnaces
- Receive cash rebates per unit or square foot
Solar
California Solar Initiative – http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/
- Available to active PG&E residential customers
- Long term cost savings and rebates for the installation of home solar energy systems
- Receive credit for excess solar energy
Solar Thermal Program – https://www.csithermal.com/
- Available to existing SoCalGas customers
- Rebates for solar water heating systems that replace gas or electric systems
- Rebates around $1500 for displacing natural gas, or start at $1000 for displacing electric
Energy Conservation Services for Low-Income Customers
Community Action Partnership San Luis Obispo – http://www.capslo.org/programs/menu-energy-services
- Free services available to income eligible SoCalGas and PG&E household customers
- Weatherization services and energy saving appliances for renters and homeowners
- Eligibility based on family size and income
Learn More
Free and Low Cost Energy Saving Tips
– http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/savingstips/
Energy Upgrade California, a one-stop-shop for information on upgrade projects, contractor services, energy assessments, rebates, and incentives
– https://energyupgradeca.org/county/san_luis_obispo/overview
Engage 360: Tools and articles to help assess your energy usage and learn how to save more
– www.engage360.com
Contractors and Energy Rating System Professionals
– https://www.calcerts.com/About_Us.cfm
– http://thecbpca.org/
San Luis Obispo Energy Watch Partnership
– http://www.sloenergywatch.com/