Energy Savings Assistance Program

Energy Savings Assistance Program is sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program offers no-cost energy-efficient home improvements to income-qualified homeowners and renters in SDG&E's service territory, aiming to save money and make homes more comfortable.

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Whether you rent or own, the Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program can provide no-cost energy-efficient home improvements that save you money and make your home more comfortable. Review the “Program Eligibility” details below to see if you qualify. Submit the ESA Interest Form .

To claim more potential savings, you can also take an optional home survey. An ESA program specialist will contact you to confirm your eligibility and schedule an in-home visit and assessment with a contractor. A contractor will complete an in-home assessment and provide upgrade options.

Once upgrades are confirmed, the contractor will return to your home to install your home improvements. You may have an additional visit for inspection of new improvements. Need Help Applying to ESA?

Call our authorized outreach and assessment contractors, Richard Heath & Associates (RHA), at 1-619-387-4757 or 1-866-597-0597 . To qualify for the ESA program, you must … Have an active SDG&E service account. Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric or gas services through a residential meter.

Property owner approval may be needed for some upgrades. Reside in a single-family or mobile home. Because residences with four (4) or fewer units are considered single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes qualify for ESA.

Meet appliance replacement/installation requirements for each service. Participate in one or more qualifying public assistance programs (Option 1 below) OR have a qualifying income level (Option 2 below).

Option 1: Qualifying Public Assistance Programs: Medicaid/Medi-Cal for Families A & B CalFresh (food stamps) SNAP Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only) Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Women, Infants and Children (WIC) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) CalWORKs (TANF) or Tribal TANF You can also qualify if you meet the income guideline qualifications listed in the chart in Option 2.

Option 2: Qualifying Income Level* Effective June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, income limits are as follows: Maximum Combined Annual Income Each additional member, add The upper limit calculation for each row is 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Learn more about the Federal Poverty Guidelines. * Maximum combined annual income is the total income of all persons living in your single-family home, condo, apartment or mobile home.

Program Products and Services Qualified ESA customers have two options for service: ESA Basic and ESA Basic Plus. ESA Basic customers do not need to provide additional information or documentation to receive products or services, while ESA Basic Plus customers must provide additional income documentation to receive products or services. Please note that not all customers will qualify for all products or services.

Existing appliances must meet age requirements to qualify for replacement. Additionally, a co-pay may be required for landlords who own appliances and pay tenant utility bills.

Customers may self-certify or attest to eligibility to receive one or more of these products : Additional documentation required May qualify to receive one or more of these products: Gas Furnace Repair/Replace Envelope/Air Sealing Measure Water Heater Repair/Replacement High Efficiency Clothes Washer