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Energy Savings Assistance Whole Home Program open

Administered by MAROMA Energy Services, under contract to SDG&E.

Free upgrades valued at up to $25,000 for income-qualified SDG&E customers: heat pumps, insulation, windows, water heaters, appliances and more. It is a pilot limited to 250 customers in qualifying ZIP codes.

source · verified 24 September 2026 · amounts in US dollars

What it pays

Free, up to $25,000 of upgrades per home

What it can include

  • Refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and clothes washer
  • Furnace repair or replacement, heat pump, central or room A/C, evaporative cooler, duct repair and sealing
  • Attic, floor and wall insulation, weatherstripping and caulking
  • Double-pane windows, water heater upgrade, cool roof, LED lighting, smart thermostat

Who is eligible

Enrollment in a listed public assistance program (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, WIC, LIHEAP, SSI, CalWORKs and others), or household income at or under the Energy Savings Assistance line: 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Income limits, 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
People in householdIncome limit
1$39,900
2$54,100
3$68,300
4$82,500
5$96,700
6$110,900
7$125,100
8$139,300
Each additional person$14,200
homes
A single-family or mobile home, owned or rented. Renters need the owner's authorization form.
account
An individually metered SDG&E residential account with 12 consecutive months of gas and electric data.
location
A qualifying ZIP code; the program's page checks it.

What disqualifies you

The rules people find out about after the work is done.

  • Using propane for heating or cooling.
  • Less than 12 months of gas and electric history on the account.

Where the application goes

MAROMA Energy Services screens, assesses and schedules the contractors.

Where the application goes
If this is youApply here
SDG&E customers in qualifying ZIP codes619-848-7324, or the interest form on sdge.com

The thing most pages get wrong

The $25,000 is a ceiling on a pilot for 250 customers, chosen by income, expected energy savings and ZIP code. Anyone who does not fit is referred to the ordinary Energy Savings Assistance Program, which installs far less.