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Energy Savings Assistance no-cost home upgrades (SDG&E)
Run by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Income-qualified SDG&E customers, renters or owners, can get no-cost home energy upgrades: a smart thermostat and water-saving fixtures with self-certification, or, with income documents, a refrigerator, heat pump water heater, furnace repair or replacement, insulation, duct sealing and more.
Amounts
How much you get
No-cost products and installation. ESA Basic (self-certify) covers smaller items; ESA Basic Plus (income documents required) adds appliances, heating, water heating and weatherization. Existing appliances must meet age requirements; landlords who own appliances and pay tenants' bills may owe a co-pay.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Active SDG&E service account; electric or gas service through a residential meter.
Maximum combined annual income (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027): $39,900 for 1 person, $54,100 for 2, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4, $96,700 for 5, $110,900 for 6, $125,100 for 7, $139,300 for 8, plus $14,200 for each additional member (250% of federal poverty guidelines). Or qualify through a public assistance program (next rule).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $39,900 2 $54,100 3 $68,300 4 $82,500 5 $96,700 6 $110,900 7 $125,100 8 $139,300 Add $14,200 for each extra person.
You also qualify through Medicaid/Medi-Cal for Families A & B, CalFresh/SNAP, Head Start (tribal), BIA General Assistance, WIC, the National School Lunch Program, LIHEAP, SSI, or CalWORKs (TANF)/Tribal TANF.
A single-family or mobile home; residences with four or fewer units count as single-family.
Homeowners and renters; property owner approval may be needed for some upgrades.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Check eligibility.
Compare your income with the table, or confirm enrollment in a listed public assistance program.
- Submit the ESA Interest Form.
Apply online; an optional home survey can surface more savings. For help, call Richard Heath & Associates at 1-619-387-4757 or 1-866-597-0597.
- Assessment.
An ESA specialist confirms eligibility and schedules a contractor's in-home assessment.
- Installation.
The contractor returns to install the confirmed upgrades; there may be an inspection visit.
Questions about applying1-866-597-0597
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Apply on the program’s site and wait for approval before you buy.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Energy Savings Assistance no-cost home upgrades (SDG&E) pay?
Work done at no cost. No-cost products and installation. ESA Basic (self-certify) covers smaller items; ESA Basic Plus (income documents required) adds appliances, heating, water heating and weatherization. Existing appliances must meet age requirements; landlords who own appliances and pay tenants' bills may owe a co-pay.
Do I need to be a SDG&E customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in SDG&E customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Maximum combined annual income (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027): $39,900 for 1 person, $54,100 for 2, $68,300 for 3, $82,500 for 4, $96,700 for 5, $110,900 for 6, $125,100 for 7, $139,300 for 8, plus $14,200 for each additional member (250% of federal poverty guidelines). Or qualify through a public assistance program (next rule).
Do renters qualify?
Homeowners and renters; property owner approval may be needed for some upgrades.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Do I need to show income documents?
Not for ESA Basic. Basic customers self-certify for smaller items like a smart thermostat; Basic Plus items such as appliances need income documentation.
Will a landlord pay anything?
Sometimes. A co-pay may be required for landlords who own the appliances and pay tenants' utility bills.
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