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Energy Savings Assistance Program (Homeowners and Renters)

Program Administrator:

  • Southern California Edison (SCE)

Description:

  • The Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) provides no-cost weatherization services to low-income households who meet the CARE or FERA income guidelines.
  • Services provided include attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy efficient furnaces, weatherstripping, caulking, low-flow showerheads, water heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration.
  • Energy Education and Resource Guide

Eligibility:

  • To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following qualifications:
    • Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric services through a residential meter
    • Have an active SCE service account
    • Meet the program eligibility requirements, including the installation requirements
  • Meet either of the qualifications listed below:
    • You can qualify for the ESA Program if you or someone in your home participates in at least one of the eligible public assistance programs listed below:
      • Medi-Cal/Medicaid
      • CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
      • CalWorks (TANF)/Tribal TANF
      • WIC
      • Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A&B)
      • LIHEAP
      • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
      • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
      • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
      • Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
    • You can also qualify if you meet the income guideline qualifications listed in this chart:

ESAP Income Guidelines

Maximum Household Income

wdt_ID Number of Persons in Household Income Eligibility Upper Limit
1 1 $39,125
2 2 $52,875
3 3 $66,625
4 4 $80,375
5 5 $94,125
6 6 $107,875
7 7 $121,625
8 Each Additional Person $13,450

* Effective June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026

Apply:

Low-Income Weatherization Program’s (LIWP) Multi-Family Energy Efficiency & Renewables Program

Program Administrator:

Description:

  • The California Low Income Weatherization Program (LIWP), funded by the California Department of Community Services and Development, supports owners and residents to lower utility costs, save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in multifamily properties.
  • Incentives: Covers approximately 30 to 100 percent of energy efficiency upgrade and 50 to 100 percent of solar installations.
  • Free Support: Property assessments, design assistance and contractor coordination.

Eligibility:

  • Property eligibility requirements:
  • Be located in or within a half mile of a CalEnviroScreen 3.0 disadvantaged community (DAC)
  • Contain at least five units
  • Meet affordability requirement of at least 66% of households at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income
  • Install cost-effective energy improvements that create at least 15 percent savings above existing conditions

Apply:

California Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)– Weatherization

Program Administrator:

  • The administrator of LIHEAP in Paramount is the Pacific Asian Consortium of Employment (PACE LA).  It is funded by the Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program through the State of California’s Department of Community Services and Development.

Description:

  • ​LIHEAP provides assistance to eligible low-income households with the goal of managing and meeting their immediate home heating and/or cooling needs.
  • There are several portions of the program that help accomplish this goal, such as:
  • LIHEAP Weatherization provides free energy efficiency upgrades to low-income households to lower their monthly utility bills while also improving the health and safety of the household’s occupants.

Eligibility:

  • Priority is given to the elderly, disabled, and families with young children who meet the low-income eligibility requirements. 

2025 LIHEAP Income Eligibility

wdt_ID Household Size Monthly Income
1 1 $3,170.00​
2 2 $4,145.41
3 3 $5,120.83​​
4 4 $6,096.25​
5 5 $7,071.58​
6 6 $8,047.00​
7 7 $8,229.91​
8 8 $8,412.75​​
9 9 $8,595.66​
10 10 $8,778.58​
  • ​Eligibility for services may vary depending on sources of income and other factors. Please contact your local energy agency to determine your eligibility.

Apply:

  • Attach ALL required documentation listed in application to your application and submit to PACE:
    • By Mailing in a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
      • PACE HEAP, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900E, Los Angeles, CA 90017 
      • -OR- Hand deliver your forms and copies to the office, Monday -Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
  • For more information: 
    • Call any of the lines below: 
      • (213) 989-3236  –  English/Spanish
      • (213) 989-3173  –  English/Spanish
      • (213) 989-3236  –  English/Spanish
      • (213) 989-3183  –  English
      • (213) 989-3250  –  English
      • (213) 989-3246  – English/ Armenian/Russian
      • (213) 353-1228  –  24 Hour Recorded Message Information Line
  • Or visit the office:
    • PACE Energy, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900E (9th Floor), Los Angeles, CA 90017
    • Open Monday–Friday: 8:00am–3:00pm

Residential Advanced Clean Energy Program

Program Administrator:

  • Funded by California utility customers and administered by SoCalGas

Description:

  • The program provides eligible customers a complimentary energy assessment and the installation of energy technologies to help make their homes more comfortable and help conserve energy, which could lead to lower utility bills. These technologies include no-cost furnace and water heating optimization measures.

Apply:

  • Call 1-800-818-4298 to request an appointment.
  • If eligible, you may receive no-cost services.

Mobile Home Park Utility Conversion Program

Program Administrator:

  • The Mobile Home Park Utility Conversion Program (“The program”) is a voluntary, 10-year program approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that allows mobile home park (MHP) and manufactured housing communities the opportunity to replace privately owned, master-metered/sub-metered or non-sub metered electric and gas distribution systems with direct service for MHP residents.

Description:

  • This program covers costs for installing new direct utility service for individual resident meters and individual mobile homes (beyond the meters).

Eligibility:

  • The CPUC will select MHPs based on risk assessment and other established prioritization factors.
  • The CPUC has the authority and responsibility for prioritizing conversions. MHP owners whose parks are not selected should contact the CPUC directly for more information at 1-800-755-1447 or by email at MHPtransfer@cpuc.ca.gov or visit their website.

Application

Energy Efficient Appliances Rebates

SoCalGas Marketplace

Program Administrator:

  • SoCalGas

Description:

  • SoCalGas Marketplace is an online tool that features incentives for energy-efficient home appliances and consumer electronics.
  • Browse through thousands of models, read user reviews, locate local retailers and see which of them are eligible for rebates.

Eligibility:

  • SoCalGas Customers

Amount:

  • Natural Gas Dryer ($70 rebate)
  • Gas Water Heater ($1,500 rebate)
  • Gas Pool Heater
  • Furnace ($1,000 rebate)

Apply:

Electric Lawn Mower Rebate

Program Administrator:

  • South Coast Air Quality Management District

Description:

  • SCAQMD has established a residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program to offset the cost of an electric lawn mower.
  • Through the Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program, participants can purchase a new electric lawn mower either online or from a manufacturer-authorized retailer or dealer, including hardware and home improvement stores.  The program will allow residents to turn in their old gasoline lawn mower to an approved dismantler for permanent destruction and receive a rebate based on the purchase price of a new battery-operated electric lawn mower.
  • Frequently Asked Questions 
  • Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program Flyer: English, Spanish. Chinese, Korean

Amount:

  • The Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program will provide up to $250 towards the cost of the battery electric lawn mower.

Eligibility:

  • This program will be available to residents within the SCAQMD’s four-county jurisdiction.
  • The electric lawn mower purchased must be new, not used or previously owned or factory reconditioned. It has to be a zero-emission electric, battery-powered lawn mower.  Corded electric mowers are not eligible.  It must also be a push or self-propelled mower specified for residential use and have a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty.

Apply:

Turf Replacement Program

Program Administrator:

  • Metropolitan Water District

Description:

  • Metropolitan Water District’s Turf Replacement Program is being offered as a new program designed to promote water use reduction and sustainability. Following the success of other incentive programs focusing on landscaping and turf grass removal, the Turf Replacement Program aims to combine turf removal, irrigation modification and rainwater retention or filtration to support reuse or soil absorption of rainwater.
  • The Turf Replacement Program takes a multi-pronged approach to maximize water utilization and conservation. Removing turf grass is one of the most water-conscious adjustments a homeowner can make to reduce water usage and associated costs. Converting irrigation systems to drip, hand-watering or installing water-efficient micro-spray systems or rotating nozzles ensures that landscape watering is as efficient as possible. Finally, the addition of a sustainable approach in the new landscape works to reduce or prevent wasteful runoff through the use of a rainwater capture or filtration system.
  • Every turf replacement project will include:
  • 3 California Friendly® plants per 100 square feet of area transformed
  • A stormwater retention feature
  • Permeable hardscape
  • Replacement or modification of overhead spray sprinklers
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility:

  • To receive a reservation for a turf replacement rebate, you must have existing turf. If your project has already been started or completed, you are not eligible for a rebate.
  • Check with your local city or water agency, or verify participation by visiting the Estimate My Rebate page.
  • All turf replacement projects must be within the Metropolitan Water District’s service area in order to qualify for rebate.
  • Before you begin your project or remove any turf, you must apply for and receive approval to proceed, which is a reservation of funds.
  • If you begin or complete your project prior to receiving a reservation, you are not eligible for a rebate.
  • The project area eligible for a rebate is defined as the area with existing turf to be removed and where the required program features will be installed. Plants and other required elements which are installed outside of the project area will not count towards the program requirements.

Amount:

  • Metropolitan Water District is offering a rebate of $2.00 or more per square foot for up to 5,000 square feet of converted yard per year.

Apply:

  • Approval of applications will be on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to funding availability. Submittal of a reservation request or application does not guarantee approval or payment.
  • Apply for a Turf Replacement Rebate here. 
  • For more information, visit bewaterwise.com