Home Energy
Upgrades Program
Upgrade Your Home. Pay Less Upfront.
Reduce the cost of energy-efficient equipment with incentives available through NREN.
Where to begin:
All projects must begin with a no-cost energy home energy assessment, so be sure to get in touch with our team before you begin.
We can also enroll your contractor in this program if you already have one you prefer to work with. Projects that are already underway may still qualify for our rebate program.
Lower the Cost of Your Next Home Upgrade
Make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient while saving time and money.
The NREN Home Energy Upgrades Program provides eligible homeowners with energy-saving improvements installed by trusted contractors, along with upfront incentives and expert support to make upgrading your home easy.
Incentives are available for a wide variety of projects, including central or mini-split heat pumps, insulation and weatherization, heat pump water heaters, and many other energy-efficient appliances (sorry, solar and battery projects are not eligible for this program).
How It Works
Sign Up
Our team will review your project needs and connect you with a participating contractor.
On Site Assessment
A participating contractor or program staff will conduct a free assessment to determine energy savings and potential equipment upgrades.
Installation
Our staff will work with you and a participating contractor to install eligible energy saving equipment.
Project Review & Payment
Project is installed, inspected, and completed. Your incentive will be passed to your installing contractor in the form of a price reduction on your project.
Program Eligibility
Building Type
- Single-family homes
- Multifamily homes (2+ units)
- Homeowners, landlords, and renters are eligible to participate
Location
The installation site is located within the following counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, and Yuba
PG&E Customer
The electric account serving the Installation Site Address must have active service through PG&E, and/or Pioneer Community Energy, Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), and/or Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) and include the Public Purpose Programs charge on the bill.
Terms & Conditions
Customers must adhere to the terms & conditions to participate in this program
Program Eligibility
Building Type
- Single-family homes
- Multifamily homes (2+ units)
- Homeowners, landlords, and renters are eligible to participate
Location
The installation site is located within the following counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, and Yuba
PG&E Customer
The electric account serving the Installation Site Address must have active service through PG&E, and/or Pioneer Community Energy, Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), and/or Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) and include the Public Purpose Programs charge on the bill.
Eligible Equipment
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Ducted & Ductless Heat Pump HVAC
Duct Sealing
Wall & Ceiling Insulation
Heat Pump Pool Heaters
Exterior Doors & Windows
*This program does not include the installation of solar, battery storage, or other renewable energy equipment.
Interested Form
Interested in learning more? Complete the form below and a program staff member will contact you!
Program Eligibility
Building Type
- Single-family homes
- Home owners & renters are eligible to participate
Location
The installation site is located within the following counties: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mariposa, Mendocino, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, and Yuba
PG&E Customer
The electric account serving the Installation Site Address must have active service through PG&E, and/or Pioneer Community Energy, Sonoma Clean Power (SCP), and/or Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) and include the Public Purpose Programs charge on the bill.
Customers must adhere to the terms & conditions to participate in this program
Eligible Equipment
- Ducted & Ductless Heat Pumps for Space Heating & Cooling
- Heat pump Water Heaters
- Duct & Air Sealing
- Wall & Ceiling Insulation
- Heat Pump Pool Heaters
- Exterior Doors & Windows
*This program does not include the installation of solar, battery storage,
or other renewable energy equipment.
Sign Up for Services
Get In Touch
Lake County Residents
Jennifer Brennan, Energy Program Manager
(707) 397-2105 | jbrennan@dbcteam.net
Mendocino County Residents
Rich Felice, Energy Program Analyst
(707) 380-4945 | felicer@dow-associates.com
Humboldt County Residents
Residential Rebates Team
707-269-1700 | programs@redwoodenergy.org
Sierra Nevada Residents (Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yuba)
Brittney Gutierrez, Program Manager
(530) 562-4988 | bgutierrez@sierrabusiness.org
Interested in Becoming a Participating Contractor?
NREN is always looking for qualified contractors to help deliver energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses throughout our service territory. If you’re interested in expanding your business, receiving project referrals, and partnering with NREN to provide low- and no-cost energy upgrades, we’d love to work with you.