California Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program and Weatherization Services

Saving energy means saving money. Pacific Power has partnered with local agencies to help lower your energy costs by providing free weatherization services to income-qualifying homeowners and renters in single-family homes, mobile homes, or apartments.

You may qualify for ESA if you or a member of your household meets the income guidelines shown below under "Income Qualifications" or participates in one or more of the public assistance programs listed under "Assistance Programs."

The Energy Savings Assistance program offers a variety of energy-saving options designed to lower bills while keeping your home comfortable.

Eligible energy-saving measures may include:

Insulation & Building Envelope Improvements

  • Ceiling insulation
  • Floor insulation
  • Wall insulation
  • Pipe insulation
  • Ground cover and ventilation improvements
  • Air sealing and infiltration reduction
  • Caulking and weatherstripping around windows and doors
  • Duct insulation and duct sealing
  • Thermal doors
  • Window replacement, when cost-effective

Lighting & Water Efficiency

  • LED light bulbs and fixtures
  • Nightlights
  • Faucet aerators
  • High-efficiency showerheads
  • Water heater blankets

Heating, Cooling & Home Comfort

  • Thermostats
  • Furnace or HVAC filter replacement
  • Furnace repair or replacement (when eligible)
  • Cooler covers
  • Dehumidifiers

Appliance Upgrades

  • Refrigerator replacement
  • Clothes washer replacement
  • Clothes dryer replacement
  • Microwave oven replacement
  • Water heater repair or replacement

Electrical & Safety Measures

  • Smart power strips and surge protectors
  • Switch and outlet gasket installation
  • Occupancy sensors
  • Other energy-saving and health-and-safety improvements identified during the home assessment

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

You may qualify for ESA if you or a member of your household meets the income guidelines below or participates in one or more of the public assistance programs listed on the "Assistance Programs" tab.

Income Qualification Levels
ESA program Yearly Gross Household Income
Effective June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027

Household Size

Income Eligibility Upper Limit*

1

$39,900

2 $54,100

3

$68,300

4

$82,500

5

$96,700

6

$110,900

7

$125,100

8

$139,300

Each additional person

$14,200

*Income eligibility upper limit = 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

QUALIFYING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

You may qualify for ESA if you or a member of your household participates in one or more of the public assistance programs listed below or meets the income guidelines shown on the "Income Qualifications" tab.

Medicaid/Medi-Cal

Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

Healthy Families A&B

National School Lunch’s Free Lunch Program (NSL)

Food Stamps/SNAP

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Tribal TANF

To APPLY for Pacific Power’s ESA program, please call the agency for your area:

Del Norte County

Del Norte Senior Center (LIHEAP & weatherization)
707-464-9013

Redwood Community Action Agency (weatherization)
1-800-252-4440, ext. 204

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Modoc County

T.E.A.C.H. Inc. (LIHEAP)
530-233-3111

Redwood Community Action Agency (weatherization)
1-800-252-4440, ext. 204

 

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Shasta County

S.H.H.I.P.
530-378-6900, ext 0 (LIHEAP)
530-378-6900, ext 3 (weatherization)

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Siskiyou County

Great Northern Services
530-938-4115, ext. 120 (LIHEAP)
530-938-4115, ext. 127 (weatherization)

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Other state and federal resources

California Department of Community Services and Development
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Earned Income Tax Credit