California Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 01/04/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
California |
| Incentive Type: |
Utility Grant Program |
| Eligible Efficiency Technologies: |
Caulking/Weather-stripping, Building Insulation, Comprehensive Measures/Whole Building |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Low-Income Residential |
| Amount: | Weatherization: up to 80% of cost
Do-It-Yourself Weatherization: up to 70% of the cost |
| Maximum Incentive: | Single family, duplex, or triplex: $960 per unit
Multi-family dwelling (four or more units): $480 per unit.
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| Equipment Requirements: | The primary source of heat must be permanently installed electric heat (at least 70%)
All work must be approved by AMP and meet safety and quality guidelines. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.alamedamp.com/weatherize-your-home
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Summary:
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) offers a grant to help residential customers with electricheat weatherize their homes. To participate in the weatherization program, customers must complete and send in a Weatherization Cash Grant Application Form with landlord signature if applicant is a tenant. A pre-installation audit is required. Customers may call any contractor with a City of Alameda Business License to get an itemized bid. The completed project must be inspected by AMP and a copy of the paid invoice provided to AMP. AMP will then pay the contractor 80% of the cost up to $960 per single family unit or $480 per multifamily unit. The contractor will bill the customer or the landlord for the remaining 20%. All insulation and equipment requirements must be met in order to be eligible. AMP will also cover up to 70% of the project cost for customers who personally weatherize homes. Information for the Do-It-Yourself Weatherization Program is on the program web site listed above. Contact AMP regarding equipment and insulation requirements. |
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