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Utility Programs

There are also many ways to save money and energy using special utility programs. Some programs, such as the SmartRate program from PG&E and the Power Saver Rewards program from Pioneer Community Energy, can help you save money and energy during the summer, by avoiding power use during the hottest afternoons. Then there are programs offering utility rebates on various items, including back-up generators and batteries, and AC units. Some PG&E programs help you become part of group-aggregated efficiency efforts that pay you to conserve, via third parties like OhmConnect. And there is even a free Energy Coach program through PG&E.  For those tenants struggling to keep up with energy bills, there are financial assistance programs as well.  We urge you to take action and help make a difference. And please spread the word!  Here are some links on how you can explore utility programs:  


PG&E: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE https://www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance.html  


PG&E: ENERGY SAVING PROGRAMS & RESOURCES https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money.html  


PG&E: TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR OWNERS & MANAGERS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES https://www.pge.com/en/business-resources/property-management-portal.html 


PG&E: INCENTIVES & REBATES https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/rebates-and-incentives.html  


PG&E: PROGRAMS TO REDUCE DEMAND ON CUE & SAVE MONEY https://www.pge.com/en/save-energy-and-money/energy-saving-programs/demand-response-programs.html  


PIONEER COMMUNITY ENERGY: PROGRAMS TO REDUCE DEMAND ON CUE & SAVE MONEY https://pioneercommunityenergy.org/residential/power-saver-rewards-program/  


CA: HOME ENERGY PROGRAMS https://climateaction.ca.gov/home-energy/ 


OHMCONNECT: PROGRAMS TO REDUCE DEMAND ON CUE & SAVE MONEY https://www.ohmconnect.com/comparison 


OHMCONNECT: HOW TO CONNECT A PG&E ACCOUNT https://www.ohmconnect.com/help/en_us/connecting-your-pg-e-utility-account-HyEUEwAru  


HOMEINTEL: FREE ENERGY ANALYSIS & COACHING FOR PG&E CUSTOMERS https://join.hea.com/  


NEVADA COUNTY GOVT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY WEBPAGE https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3198/Energy-Efficiency  


DEPT OF ENERGY: TIPS FOR RENTERS & RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/tips-renters-and-rental-property-owners  


10 ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR TENANTS https://rentpost.com/resources/article/4-energy-saving-tips-tenants/  


ENERGY STAR: RENTERS & TENANTS https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/resources-audience/small-biz/renters-and-tenants 


RENTERS GUIDE: TIPS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY https://www.saveonenergy.com/resources/apartment-renters-save-energy/  


CA ENERGY COMMISSION: HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY https://energyupgradeca.org/home-energy-efficiency  


FREE ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAMS FOR LANDLORDS & PROPERTY MANAGERS https://qcsca.com/free-programs/landlords/  


CA ENERGY COMMISSION: HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS ENERGY RESOURCES https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/topics/building-decarbonization/building-and-home-energy-resource-hub/homeowner

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