California energy options
Programs built to make home energy more affordable.
Discounts, rebates, rate plans, financing, and clean-energy upgrades can be difficult to compare. We help you understand which options may fit your household and utility territory.
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Programs we can help you understand
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CARE utility discountsIncome-qualified bill assistance+
The California Alternate Rates for Energy program may provide eligible households with discounted electric and natural-gas rates. Eligibility is based on household income or participation in certain public-assistance programs.
View official CARE information →FERA electric discountsSupport for qualifying families+
The Family Electric Rate Assistance program is for households whose income is above CARE limits but remains within FERA guidelines. It is available through PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.
View official FERA information →HEEHRA heat-pump rebatesIncome-qualified electrification rebates+
California’s HEEHRA program can offer income-qualified homeowners rebates for eligible heat-pump HVAC projects. Funding is limited, reservations are required before installation, and work must use an approved contractor.
View California Energy Commission details →GoGreen Home financingFinancing for eligible energy improvements+
GoGreen Home helps qualifying California property owners and renters explore financing for eligible improvements such as HVAC, water heating, insulation, windows, solar-plus-storage, and other efficiency measures.
View official GoGreen options →Rate-plan and time-of-use reviewMatch usage habits to available rates+
Some households may benefit from changing when they use electricity or selecting a different eligible rate plan. We can help you prepare the questions and usage information needed to compare utility rate options.
Demand-response rewardsRewards for reducing peak-time usage+
Depending on your utility, eligible smart thermostats, batteries, or connected devices may qualify for programs that reward temporary reductions in energy use during high-demand events.
Weatherization and efficiency rebatesInsulation, HVAC, appliances, and more+
Utility, regional, and state programs may provide rebates or direct-install support for qualifying insulation, efficient appliances, heat pumps, water heaters, weatherization, and electrical upgrades.
Explore California homeowner resources →Sun Renewable ProgramProduce and manage more energy at home+
The Sun Renewable Program turns your home into a power producing utility hub by adding in solar panels and offers the highest savings available. This means that your electric dependence on the utility company will be eliminated, and you will own and create your own energy with a significantly lower monthly cost. The benefit is that instead of “renting” out their power from the utility companies. You are paying yourself and owning your own power, allowing you to sell power back to the utility. This is a $0 out of pocket program.
Your program review
One home. Several possible paths.
We start with the full picture so you can compare options without confusing a rebate, loan, rate plan, and equipment proposal.
- ReviewUtility, usage, household, property, and goals
- CompareEligibility, costs, timing, requirements, and tradeoffs
- DecideChoose whether any available path makes sense for you
Not sure where to begin?
Start with a free program review.
Tell us about your home and we’ll help you identify the right questions, likely categories, and next steps.
Program names belong to their respective agencies and utilities. ENRG Savings does not guarantee eligibility, approval, funding, equipment performance, rebates, financing terms, or savings. Verify current requirements with the official program administrator before purchasing or installing equipment.