Home Audits & Retrofit Services

Not a do-it-yourselfer? Residents can also achieve energy savings through energy audits and technical assistance offered by these organizations. Contact the program of interest for information on any restrictions or other program details:

program WHO IT’S FOR WHAT IT HELPS WITH

Home Energy Score Assessment

BayREN

 

866-878-6008

 All residents Learn how efficient your home is and identify recommended upgrades. Eligible residents may receive a rebate for completing an assessment.

Energy Savings Assistance Program

PG&E

 

800-989-9744

 Income-qualified households Free home assessment and no-cost energy-saving improvements for eligible households.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

 

877-278-6455

 Income-qualified households Assistance with utility bills, weatherization, and energy-related home repairs.

Visit these sites for quick and easy energy-savings-tips for your home:

FREE ENERGY & WATER SAVING TOOLS AND RESOURCES

San José Clean Energy offers programs, rebates, and resources to help residents reduce energy use and support home electrification.

BayREN’s Green House Calls program also provides eligible residents with free energy- and water-saving products, personalized guidance, and information about rebates and home efficiency upgrades.

Available products may include:

  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-saving devices
  • Smart plugs and advanced power strips
  • Weatherstripping and other efficiency materials

Residents can also receive guidance from trained energy specialists on ways to reduce home energy and water use.

Learn more and check eligibility through BayREN’s Energy Efficiency Toolkit program.

Financing Options, Rebates & Financial Assistance

Once you’ve completed your home energy audit, upgrade with rebates and financial assistance. Explore financing and incentive programs.

RESEARCH ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS

The Energy Product Evaluation Hub provides independent evaluations and comparisons of energy-efficient technologies including heat pump water heaters, smart plugs, advanced thermostats, EV charging equipment, and lighting controls.