Energy Works Program

(The Housing Authority has no connection to the Energy Works Program.  This information is provided as a courtesy to clients of our Section 8 programs.  The Energy Works Program is sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company).

 

The Energy Works Program provides qualified low-income tenants free weatherization measures and energy-efficient appliances to reduce gas and electricity usage.

 

WHO QUALIFIES?

 

1.  Your household's total annual gross income must not exceed the income guidelines (see chart below).

2.  You must receive gas and/or electricity from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

3.  Your residence did not participate in the Energy Partners Program in the past 10 years.

 

INCOME GUIDELINES
Adults + Children living in household Total combined annual income
1-2 $27,700
3 $32,500
4 $39,200
5 $45,900
6 $52,600
Each additional person +$ 6,700

 

WHAT CAN I GET FROM THE ENERGY PARTNERS PROGRAM?

 

Here are examples of measures the Energy Partners Program may provide:

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Attic insulation
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Door replacement
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Door weather-stripping
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Caulking
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Minor home repair

 

The Energy Partners Program may also replace the following appliances for qualified customers:

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Refrigerator
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Room air conditioner
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Evaporative coolers

 

These are just a few examples of what the program offers.

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

 

There are 3 basic steps for every job:

 

1.  Education and Assessment.  A PG&E certified contractor (Energy Specialist) visits the customer at the customer's home to qualify the customer into the program.  The contractor will also use this visit to educate the customer on how to save energy and to assess the residence for weatherization measures.

 

2.  Measure Installation and Delivery.  A PG&E certified contractor crew (Weatherization Specialist) visits the residence again to install feasible measures planned by the Energy Specialist.  After all feasible weatherization measures are installed, the refrigerator contractors may deliver a new refrigerator to qualified customers.

 

3.  Inspections.  Safety is PG&E's number one concern.  PG&E's Central Inspection Program inspects selected residences after measures are installed.  Natural gas appliance safety inspections may also be performed by the contractor or the CIP Inspector.

 

For more information, call Ken Scherschel at (800) 354-3688