Energy Retrofit Rebate Launch – San Diego County

Statewide Energy Retrofit Rebate programs initiated it’s first “soft launch” in San Diego this week.  SDG&E  is working with the Center for Sustained Energy who will be managing the program.  This launch is targeted towards contractors to provide energy retrofit services.  The actual program is scheduled to be available to homeowners the beginning of 2011.

  • Some of the highlights
  • Rebates $1,000 – $4,000
  • Basic Retrofit – $1,000
  • Advanced – $1,250 – $4,000 based on energy efficiency improvements

Program requires home energy audits to test insulation, air leakage, & duct testing and more.  For the advanced rebates, a before and after will audit is required to measure the energy efficiency improvements. 

Rebates to be processed through SDG&E

Training –

Orientation is required and Free offered at the Center for Sustained Energy

Home Performance Contractors – Requires BPI Certification as a Building Analyst.  Additional training will be required based on contractors skills.    BPI training will be offered FREE  (3 day) by Center for Sustained Energy .

More Rebates coming

City of Chula Vista has announced a similar program.  San Diego will also launch a similar program.  Homeowners will be able to submit for both rebates.    Not to mentioned existing rebates currently.

This is a great opportunity for homeowners to maximize existing rebates, improve value, experience energy savings, immediate comfort and sense of comfort improving sustainability for everyone.

Encourage any contractors to evaluate becoming a Home Performance contractor.  For further details, please contact us at (888) 552-4677 or info@sdinspection.com