Our Sponsors

Greening Oakland Homes would like to thank our Green Zone sponsors at the Temescal Street Fair, Ashby Lumber and Eco Logical Builders.

How To Afford

On this site, you can expect to find money!  Well, the money we’re giving you has some strings attached because it’s funding to enable you – as homeowners – to create greener environments.

Did you know that Uncle Sam, California and even Oakland provide tax credits?  We’ll let you know how.  Also our local utilities, especially PG&E, will help you save greenbacks by giving some greenbacks too.

Remember to check out the blog for specifics, including links to get you going.

–> Get $1,500 from Uncle Sam – click here

If you buy and install certain energy-saving products in your existing home, then our feds will credit up to 30% or $1,500 (max) between now and December 31, 2010.  You’ll need to complete this Form 5695, when you file your taxes.

–> Plan ahead for CaliforniaFIRST – click here

Oakland will soon participate in what’s lovingly known as the “CaliforniaFIRST” program.  This financing opportunity enables homeowners to borrow money for their home improvements now, and pay it back through property taxes over the next decade or two.