If you haven’t done so, now is the time for your annual home maintenance.
Air Conditioning Filter Change – Replace Filters Monthly to improve energy costs and air quality.
Air Conditioner Inspection – Have you’re a/C inspected by a licensed HVAC mechanic to ensure top efficiency. Don’t wait until it reaches over 100° and your system isn’t working.
Roof Insulation & Ventilation – Property insulated and ventilated attics reduce heating and cooling costs. Make sure attic, vents and soffit are running, open and clear of debris.
Gutters – Clean debris out of gutters; repair any loose or leaking gutters which cause water damage to soffits.
Grout & Caulking: Check grout around sink, tubs, showers, windows and doors. Replace if damaged to protect material behind the walls from water damage and mold growth.
Dryer Vents – Clean out your dryer vent from lint accumulation. Built up lint can keep dryers from running efficiently, drives up energy costs and can cause fires.
After doing a little research, we have located short cuts to assist you in obtaining your Solar Energy & Energy Efficiency Rebates for the Greater Sacramento Area:
PG&E Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Rebates for Qualifying Products:
Clothes Washer – $50.00
Dishwasher $50.00
Room Air conditioner $50
Variable Speed Motor Air handler System $50.00
Whole House Fan $100
Pool Pump Replacement $100
Refrigerator, Freezer & Room AC Recycling $25-$35
Natural Gas Furnace $300
Duct Sealing $200
Roseville Electric – Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Utility Rebate Program – Expires 12/31/10 or until funds depleted
Clothes Washers – up to $75
Refrigerators – up to $100
Heat Pumps – $200/unit
Central Air Conditioners – $550 to $750/unit
Pool Pumps – $400
SMUD Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Utility Rebate Program – Expires 12/31/10
Appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated
Duct Sealing $300
Central Air Conditioners $400, $500, $650 or $1,100 depending on efficiency
Clothes Washer – $35, $75 or $125 depending on efficiency
Cool Roof $0.10 – $0.20 per square foot
Dishwasher $30 or $50 depending on efficiency
Heat Pump $400 or $500 depending on efficiency
Refrigerator Recycling $35
Whole House Fan $100
CFL Light: reduced prices at retailers
California – Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program *
Utility Rebate Program – Expires when funds are exhausted
http://www.cash4appliances.org/consumers/Rebate-Form.pdf
Refrigerators $200
Clothes Washers $100
Room Air Conditioners – up to $50
Dishwashers $100
Freezers $50
Water Heaters $300-$750
HVAC $500-$1000
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Equipment must be replacing older, less efficient equipment. The appliance that is being replaced must be recycled, and the program participant must provide evidence that the old appliance was recycled.
Solar Incentives
Federal Incentives – Tax Credit 30% of
State Incentives – Property Tax Exemption
Local Incentives – Rebate from local utility company (see your local utility provider)
SMUD – Solar Rebate Program
Photovoltaic – $1.90 per AC watt
http://www.smud.org/en/community-environment/solar/Pages/index.as
www.smud.org/rebates/
Solar Water Heat $1,500 – per system
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency
www.energystar.gov/taxcredits
30% of cost up to $1,500 – Expires 12/31/10
Must be an EXISTING HOME & YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE. New construction and rentals do not qualify.
Biomass Stove
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Insulation
Roofs (Metal & Asphalt)
Water Heaters (non-solar)
Windows & Doors
30% of cost with no upper limit – Expires 12/31/16
Existing homes & new construction qualify. BOTH PRINCIPAL RESIDENCES and SECOND HOMES QUALIFY. Rentals do not qualify.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
Small Wind Turbines (Residential)
Solar Energy Systems
30% of cost up to $500 per .5 kW of power capacity – Expires 12/31/16
Fuel Cells (Residential Fuel Cell and Micro turbine System)
If you haven’t done so, now is the time for your annual home maintenance. 
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