Parts of California · Free service
Home Energy Savings (MCE)
Run by MCE, with Franklin Energy
Income-qualified homeowners and renters in single-family homes in MCE's area get a free home energy assessment and free upgrades worth up to $7,000, such as attic insulation and duct sealing.
Amounts
How much you get
A free assessment and free energy upgrades valued at up to $7,000, such as attic insulation and duct sealing. No cost to the household.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Home in MCE's service area.
Single-family homeowners and renters.
Single-family homes.
Gross annual household income up to $63,840 (1 person), $86,560 (2), $109,280 (3), $132,000 (4), $154,720 (5), $177,440 (6), $200,160 (7), $222,880 (8), plus $22,720 for each additional person.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $63,840 2 $86,560 3 $109,280 4 $132,000 5 $154,720 6 $177,440 7 $200,160 8 $222,880 Add $22,720 for each extra person.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Complete the interest form.
- Wait for your community's turn.
Franklin Energy serves one community at a time; once you're verified, an advisor tells you when the team will be in your area.
- Schedule the free assessment.
Enso2 Building Solutions does the assessment and installs any upgrades you qualify for.
Questions about applying(877) 284-1764 or mce-energysavings@FranklinEnergy.com
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Home Energy Savings (MCE) pay?
$7,000.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Parts of California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Gross annual household income up to $63,840 (1 person), $86,560 (2), $109,280 (3), $132,000 (4), $154,720 (5), $177,440 (6), $200,160 (7), $222,880 (8), plus $22,720 for each additional person.
Do renters qualify?
Single-family homeowners and renters.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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