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Residents, Property Owners and Renters

Looking for support to make your home more energy efficient and transition to electric appliances? Whether you’re looking for expert guidance, financial incentives, hands-on tools, or the opportunity to try new technology, there are plenty of resources available to help. These programs can support you in lowering energy costs, improving home comfort, and reducing carbon emissions. Explore the options below to find the right solutions for your home.

DIY Toolkits and Loaner Programs

Save money with an energy efficiency toolkit or try an induction stove for free.

The Check-It-Out! Home Energy & Water Saving Toolkit is a resource available in most libraries in San Mateo County that provides free equipment to install in your home and loaner tools so residents can learn about and improve their home’s energy and water efficiency.


Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, receive an energy efficiency kit delivered to your door – all at no cost to you. Enjoy energy efficient light bulbs, water-saving faucet aerators, and more—valued up to $70—and trim your monthly bills.

Fill out a quick survey to receive a toolkit or call (510) 665-1501 ext. 300.


Induction cooktops offer precise cooking control and eliminate indoor air pollutants from gas combustion. There are a few free programs in San Mateo County that allow residents to borrow cooktops and try them out.

Home Assessments

Explore home assessment programs to improve energy efficiency and electrification. From in-home visits and smart meter analysis to expert guidance and no-cost energy audits for income-qualified residents, these services provide customized recommendations to help lower utility bills and create a more comfortable, sustainable home.

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The Rising Sun Center for Opportunity provides energy and water efficiency services, called Green House Calls, to households throughout San Mateo County during the summer months.

PCE experts can help you with electrification planning, technical questions, comparing contractor quotes, and optimizing energy usage. Schedule your appointment with an Electrification Advisor.

Find a Home Energy Score assessor to have a building professional visit your home, assess your home’s energy use, and provide custom recommendations to reduce utility bills and make your house more comfortable.

The HomeIntel’s Smart Audit is a web-based app that analyzes your smart meter data to determine your home’s unique energy profile and creates a custom energy savings plan.

Provides no-cost energy audits and technical assistance for income-qualified residents; visit the website or call 800-989-9744 to learn more.

Electrical Upgrades

Upgrade your home with electric appliances and save with available rebates, tax credits, and financial assistance. Incentives are available for projects like heat pump water heaters, HVAC systems, and EV chargers to help make electrification more affordable.

ProgramDescription

Discover which of the many incentives — from rebates to tax credits and financial assistance — are available to help you upgrade your home with electric appliances.

Explore tax breaks, incentives, instant rebates for electrification projects such as heat pump water heaters, HVAC, and EV chargers.

HVAC Upgrades

Upgrade your home’s HVAC system with financial incentives, including rebates and tax credits, to improve efficiency, comfort, and air quality. Support is available for replacing outdated equipment with modern, energy-efficient technology for both single-family and multifamily properties.

ProgramDescription

Explore tax breaks, incentives, instant rebates for electrification projects such as heat pump water heaters, HVAC, and EV chargers.

Rebates available to improve multifamily property building health and comfort, comply with energy code standards, and replace outdated equipment with the latest, most efficient technology.

Solar and Battery Upgrades

Make solar and battery upgrades more affordable with available rebates, discounts, and no-cost installation programs. Support is available for rooftop solar and battery storage, with special programs for low-income households and bulk-purchasing discounts to lower costs.

ProgramDescription

Installs rooftop solar PV systems and heat pump water heaters with the help of trained volunteers.

Provides job training and no-cost solar installations for low-income households. SunShares makes it simple and more affordable for residents to go solar with storage by pooling the buying power and negotiating discounts with pre-vetted installers.

SunShares makes it simple and more affordable for residents to go solar with storage by pooling the buying power and negotiating discounts with pre-vetted installers.

PG&E has rebates for backup battery storage to prepare for power outages.

Insulation and Plumbing Upgrades

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Rebates available to improve multifamily property building health and comfort, comply with energy code standards, and replace outdated equipment with the latest, most efficient technology.

Financing

Affordable financing options are available to help make energy efficiency and electrification upgrades more accessible

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PCE offers a zero percent interest loan for up to 10k over a 5-year period paid on your PG&E bill.  

GoGreen Financing provides funding for energy efficiency projects for residential buildings, affordable multifamily properties, and small businesses.

Featured Resources for Renters

You don’t have to own your own home to save energy or go electric.

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