Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA)

Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) is sponsored by California Public Utilities Commission. Provides no-cost weatherization services to consumers meeting CARE or FERA income limits, including attic insulation and energy-efficient appliances.

The Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESA) services provided include: * Energy-efficient refrigerators * Energy-efficient furnaces * Door and building envelope repairs which reduce air infiltration ## Program Income Guidelines The following are the income limits effective June 1, 2026 to May, 31, 2027 **Household Size****Income Eligibility Upper Limit*** Each Additional Person$14,200 *******Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines** To request an application form and more information, please contact your utility for more information: **Utility ESA Website****Phone** Pacific Gas & Electric1-800-933-9555 Southern California Edison1-800-736-4777 San Diego Gas & Electric1-800-411-7343 Southern California Gas1-800-331-7593 Alpine Natural Gas1-209-772-3006 Bear Valley Electric1-800-808-2837 Liberty Utilities1-866-812-5766 Southwest Gas1-866-812-5766 West Coast Gas (CARE only)1-916-364-4100 ## Energy Savings Assistance Multifamily Energy Savings (MFES) Program To qualify for the multifamily program, the property can be either deed-restricted or non-deed restricted.

For deed restricted properties, the owner must certify that at least 65% of the tenant households meet the ESA income guidelines. For non-deed restricted properties, the owner must certify that at least 80% of the tenant households meet the ESA income guidelines. Energy efficiency services provided differ by the two programs and encompass in unit, common area and whole building treatments.

Tenants and property managers can apply for the MFES programs by visiting the Multifamily Central Portal **Low Income/ESA Reports:** * Monthly & Annual Reports * 2022 ESA Common Area Measures Process Evaluation Final Report * 2019 ESA Impact Evaluation Final Report * 2011 ESA Impact EvaluationFinal Report|Appendices * ESA Energy Education Final Report | Appendices * Low Income Needs Assessment (LINA): * 2025 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report * 2022 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report | Appendices * 2019 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report - Volume 1|Volume 2|Volume 3 * 2016 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report -Volume 1 |Volume 2|Banner Tables from Telephone survey * 2013 Low Income Needs Assessment Final Report - Volume 1|Volume 2|Volume 3 * Final Audits of IOU ESA and CARE Programs - Years 2019-2021 * Final Audits of IOU ESA and CARE Programs - Years 2013-2015 * Draft Audits of IOU ESA and CARE Programs - Years 2013-2015 ESA Multifamily Energy Savings Websites: * Tenants and property managers can apply for the MFES visit the Multifamily Central Portal * Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) * Southern California Edison (SCE) * San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) * Southern California Gas (SoCalGas)