Retrofit House

Do you know which incentives are available for the installation of energy efficient and renewable technologies in a single family home? Move your mouse over the stars on the Retrofit House below for details on programs available for San Diego's residential properties.

Federal Tax Credit Program

Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Funding Level and Technologies 10 percent up to $500; Water Heaters, Furnaces , Boilers, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Roofs, Circulating fans used in a qualifying furnace
Contractor requirements CSLB license
Funding Cycle Current- December 31, 2011
Administrator Internal Revenue Service
Link http://www.irs.gov/irb/2009-25_IRB/ar10.html

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San Diego Gas and Electric Energy Efficiency Programs

Insulation

Funding Level and Technologies $.15/sq ft. insulation
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/insulation.shtml

Room Air Conditioner

Funding Level and Technologies $50 Room Air Conditioner
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/roomAC.shtml

Water Heater

Funding Level and Technologies $30 water heater
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/waterHeaters.shtml

Pool Pump and Motor

Funding Level and Technologies $200Pool Pumps and Motors
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/poolPumps.shtml

Central Furnace

Funding Level and Technologies $200 Central Furnace
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/centralFurnace.shtml

Dishwasher

Funding Level and Technologies Dishwasher
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/dishwashers.shtml

Whole House Fan

Funding Level and Technologies $50Whole House Fan
Contractor requirements POS rebate
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://sdge.com/residential/wholeHouseFan.shtml

Air Conditioner Tune-Up

Funding Level and Technologies RCA-refrigerant charge and airflow adjustment, condenser coil, filter, DTS-duct testing and sealing, reduction in fan flow by 12 percent=Tier 1, reduction in fan flow by 28 percent=28 percent, HVAC equip. replacement ( SEER 14 and above)
Contractor requirements CSLB license
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator KEMA
Link http://www.actimeprogram.com/ProjectCenter/

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San Diego Gas and Electric Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Energy Team

Funding Level and Technologies No charge insulation, weather stripping, caulking, energy saving showerheads, water heater blankets, minor air infiltration repair, faucet aerators, gas furnace repair and replacement, refgrigerator replacement, A/C replacement
Contractor requirements CSLB license
Funding Cycle January 1, 2010-December 2012
Administrator SDG&E
Link http://www.sdge.com/residential/assistance/energyTeam.shtml

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Federal Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Funding Level and Technologies No charge low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, caulking, glass replacement, CFLs, weatherstripping, ceiling insulation, water heater blanket, CO monitor, switch/outlet gaskets, combustion appliance repair/replacement

Contractor requirements
Funding Cycle -December 2012
Administrator MAAC, Campasinos Unidos
Link http://www.maacproject.org/documents/Community%20Services/Energy%20-%20LIHEAP

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Solar Program

California Solar Initiative

Funding Level and Technologies $.65/W Expected Performance Based Buydown, $.09/ kWh Performance Based Incentive, Thermal-.37/ kWh or 12.82/therm based on estimated Y1 performance, up to $1500 (electric), $1875 (natural gas); Up to $10,000 for qualifying low-income projects (administered by Grid Alternatives)
Contractor requirements CSLB license
Funding Cycle 2007-2016 or expenditure of all program funds
Administrator California Center for Sustainable Energy
Links http://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/california-solar-initiative and http://www.gridalternatives.org/

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City of Chula Vista

City of Chula Vista Home Upgrade Carbon Downgrade Program

Funding Level and Technologies up to $200 rebate for efficient appliances, up to $4000 for performance-based incentives, low interest financing
Funding Cycle April 22, 2010-expenditure of all funds
Administrator City of Chula Vista
Link http://www.chulavistaca.gov/clean/conservation/Climate/HUCD.asp

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Energy Upgrade Program

Funding Level and Technologies Basic Package: $1000 for five mandated measures including duct sealing, air sealing, attic insulation, water heater pipe insulation and thermostatic valve controls. This package requires combustion safety testing. Advanced Package: $1250-$4000 for approved measures that provide 10-40 percent energy savings. The Advanced Package also requires combustion safety testing.
Contractor requirements Basic Package: CSLB license, orientation, 3-day training, combustion safety certified team member; Advanced Package: CSLB license, orientation, BPI analyst certified professional on staff, approved modeling software professional on staff
Funding Cycle Current- December 31, 2012
Administrator San Diego Gas and Electric
Link https://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/energy-upgrade-california

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