Improve the energy efficiency of your home at no cost to you.
Get more than just lower bills
Renters and homeowners can improve the comfort, health and safety of their homes with appliance upgrades and home repairs. Not everyone, however, can afford to make these updates. That is why we offer the Energy Savings Assistance program. Upgrade or repair heat pump water heaters*, furnaces*, lighting—even refrigerators. All at no charge.
- Furnace and water heater repair or replacement may be available to eligible homeowners if PG&E determines that existing natural gas units are inoperable or unsafe. Refrigerators need to be at least 15 years old to be replaced.
- Apply for ESA
- Download program information
- Frequently asked questions
Apply for the ESA program
Step 1: Check the income guidelines
Participants must live in a house, mobile home or apartment that is at least five years old. Income must meet the following guidelines.
Number of persons in household | Total gross annual household income* |
1 | $36,450 or less |
2 | $49,300 or less |
3 | $62,150 or less |
4 | $75,000 or less |
5 | $87,850 or less |
6 | $100,700 or less |
7 | $113,550 or less |
8 | $126,400 or less |
9 | $139,250 or less |
10 | $152,100 or less |
Each additional person, add | $12,850 |
- Before taxes based on current income sources. Valid through May 31, 2024.
Step 2: Set up a home assessment
Once your application has been reviewed, an energy specialist will contact you to schedule an assessment of your home. During the visit, the specialist will determine if your home qualifies for the program and, if so, the improvements to be made. At this time, you’ll also need to provide proof of household income such as check stubs, social security, bank statements or other legal proof of income.
Proof of income is not required if you can provide documents proving participation in one of the following programs:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- CalFresh Benefits (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP and formerly known as Food Stamps)
- Healthy Families Category A & B
- Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Medicaid/MediCal
- National School Lunch Program (NSL)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Women, Infant, and Children Program (WIC)
If you would like to speak to a program specialist, please call 1-800-933-9555.
Step 3: Apply online
The online application only takes a few minutes to complete. No proof of income is necessary to apply and your answers will be kept confidential.
Energy Savings Assistance Program Customer Journey
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