AEF Consulting, Engineering & Construction Inc., a company specializing in General Contracting, Green Buildings and Reducing Energy costs for commercial and residential properties, is now able to assist home owners apply for rebates on projects that reduce operating expenses.
For every 10% reduction in energy use, a home owner may receive a $1,000 rebate up to $4,000, and $500 in federal tax credits. In the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) service area, homes may earn an additional $2,000 in rebate money making the total potential rebate for that region $6,500. So not only do home owners receive rebate money, but they also reduce their utility bills from 10% to 40% thus allowing for continued return on investment over time. What’s more, if done correctly, homes that engage in utility conservation measures also deliver better comfort to its occupants – something that can’t be measured.
Energy Upgrade California also offers a program called Energy Savings Assistance Program, which allows a home owner or renter to be eligible for free weatherization services and energy efficient appliances. The Energy Savings Assistance Program provides income-qualified households with free energy-efficient appliances and equipment, as well as energy education on how to conserve energy and reduce utility bills. Services provided may include attic insulation, energy efficient refrigerators, energy efficient furnaces, weather stripping, caulking, low-flow showerheads, water heater blankets, and door and building envelope repairs, which reduce air infiltration, among other measures.
The Energy Savings Assistance Program is free to eligible customers and is available to both homeowners and renters, here www.cpuc.ca.gov.
