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