With today’s high energy costs and increased emphasis on energy conservation and environmental restrictions, more homeowners need an Energy Audit to improve energy efficiency, increase energy savings, lower heating costs and help the environment in the process.
Not only will a Home Energy Audit save you money in the future, it can help you:
- Prioritize home improvement projects
- Calculate your potential savings
- Help with choosing the right contractors
- Make you eligible for local, state and federal rebates and tax credits!
And now, Greening Oakland Homes is pleased to announce a new program jointly subsidized by the City of Oakland and PG&E that will reimburse $200 to any Oakland homeowner who gets a Home Energy Audit from an approved Home Performance Auditor. In most cases, this is enough to cover 100% of the cost for the Audit.
Not Just Solar
Audit analysis is not limited to just solar solutions for energy savings. They use a whole-house energy savings approach. Each on-site audit is customized to the property, and uses the latest technology and computer modeling to assess which measures will be most beneficial, both in terms of cost and actual energy savings.
This joint endeavor is administered by the COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION (CESC) SmartSolar Program. Here are the steps to apply for your $200 Home Energy Audit Reimbursement:
Step 1 - Visit their website at http://www.ebenergy.org/smartsolar-residential/
Step 2 - Click the ebenergy.org link to begin the enrollment process
Step 3 - CESC will do a free analysis of your energy usage and your home’s suitability for solar installation without obligation to initiate a project.
Step 4 - After your Home Energy Audit is completed and paid for, CESC will reimburse you $200 for the audits, which will be enough to cover the entire cost of the Audit in most cases.
Upon request, CESC offers independent consultation to help with decision-making and choosing green-certified contractors.
For more information and to apply for this Home Energy Audit reimbursement, contact CESC at 510.981.7750 or send an email to smartsolar@ebenergy.org – By Vicky Friedman
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