Correction to SCE Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) Venue Information in Long Beach
You may have previously seen a notice in your bill that Public Participation Hearings (PPHs) were occurring in the 2025 General Rate Case for Southern California Edison (SCE).  This is a proceeding before the California Public Utilities Commission and is referred to by case number A.23-05-010.  The information contained in the notice is correct, except the notice incorrectly stated that the date for the in-person PPHs in Long Beach is March 20, 2024.  The correct date for those in-person PPHs is April 10, 2024.

The corrected information for the in-person PPHs in Long Beach is as follows: 

Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: Recreation Park Community Center, 4900 E. 7th St., Long Beach, CA 90804. 

For complete information regarding the Public Participation Hearings, click here.

Energy Savings Assistance Program

Energy Savings Assistance Program


How the Program Works

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The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program is designed to help you conserve energy and save money. Income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive energy-efficient appliances at no charge or a minimal charge. If you qualify, we’ll cover the costs of new energy-efficient appliances—including installation.

The online application only takes a few minutes to complete, and your information will be kept confidential. Once you apply, we will determine your eligibility for the program. If eligible, you will be referred to an authorized contractor in your area.

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The Three Stages of the ESA Program


Each stage is delivered by an SCE-approved contractor. 
Where possible, contractors will provide remote outreach and assessment services.

Qualification and Assessment

To be eligible, you must meet specific household income guidelines. After income qualification, a contractor will do a walk-through of your home to collect information to help SCE determine the potential for installation of one or more appliances or services.

  • Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric services through a residential meter 
  • Reside in a single-family home or mobile home 
    • Note: Residences with four (4) or fewer units are considered single-family homes. So, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes qualify. 
  • Have an active SCE service account 
  • Meet appliance replacement/installation requirements for each service 
  • And meet either Option 1 or Option 2 listed below
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Effective June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, income limits are as follows:

*Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

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You can qualify for the ESA Program if you or someone in your home participates in at least one of the eligible public assistance programs listed below.

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • CalWorks (TANF)/Tribal TANF
  • Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
  • LIHEAP
  • Medi-Cal/Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A&B)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.)
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Service Delivery

Qualified SCE customers may be eligible for several appliance upgrades or energy-saving services. These are grouped into Basic offerings and Basic Plus offerings. The SCE-approved contractor will collect information to help SCE determine which offering your household qualifies for. 

Installation of appliances and services, such as weatherization, are conducted by approved contractors.

 

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Basic and Basic Plus Comparison

*Some services may not be available in all areas.

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  • Lighting
  • Smart Power Strip
  • Refrigerator Replacement
  • Smart Thermostat Installation
  • Thermostatic Shower Valve/Showerhead Installation
  • Clothes Washer Replacement 
  • Dishwasher Replacement  
  • Freezer Replacement  
  • Heat Pump Water Heater Replacement 
  • Pool Pump Replacement  
  • Cooling* 
    • Evaporative Cooler Installation 
    • Evaporative Cooler Maintenance 
  • Weatherization Services
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  • All Basic Offerings
  • Cooling*
    • Window or Wall AC Replacement 
    • Central AC or Central Heat Pump Replacement
    • Portable AC Installation
  • HVAC Filter 
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Inspection

An inspection may be performed in your home to see if the contractor has completed the work to meet our quality standards. If the work is not done properly, it will be redone at no cost to you.

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Additional Resources


Energy Education Guide

Learn about ways you can improve the comfort of your home and reduce your monthly energy bill, including helpful tips related to natural gas and electrical safety.

View the Energy Education and Resource Guide

Energy Efficiency Department

Customers interested in learning more about this and other energy efficiency programs can call 1-800-736-4777, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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ESA Whole Home Program

ESA Whole Home is a jointly sponsored PILOT program by SCE and SoCalGas, with specific eligibility requirements. Services are administered by Maroma Energy Service in collaboration with licensed local contractors.

For more info and eligibility confirmation, visit www.maromaenergyservices.com or call 1-833-367-5497. Customer Solutions Representatives are available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Pilot Evaluation Team, comprising ILLUME Advising, Verdant Associates, and Ewald and Wasserman Research Consultants, will conduct surveys and analysis for the program.

Statewide ESA Multifamily Whole Building (MFWB) Program

The Multifamily Whole Building program is designed to deliver comprehensive and cost-effective energy efficiency and weatherization measures to income qualified property owners and residents. The program will serve deed and non-deed restricted multifamily buildings and includes whole building, common area, and in-unit measures. Income eligible property owners and residents are encouraged to apply.  

To learn more and apply, contact the program implementer at 1-866-211-3335 

Or 

Submit an Interest Form Here

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How to Qualify

To be eligible for the ESA program, you must meet these qualifications:

  • Be a homeowner or renter who receives electric services through a residential meter
  • Reside in a single-family home or mobile home
    Note: Residences with four (4) or fewer units are considered single-family homes. So, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes qualify.
  • Have an active SCE service account
  • Meet appliance replacement/installation requirements for each service
  • And meet either Option 1 or Option 2 listed below

Option 1: Public Assistance Programs

You can qualify for the ESA Program if you or someone in your home participates in at least one of the eligible public assistance programs listed below.

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • CalWorks (TANF)/Tribal TANF
  • Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
  • LIHEAP
  • Medi-Cal/Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A&B)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • W.I.C.

You can also qualify if you meet the income guideline qualifications listed in the chart in Option 2.

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Available Appliances and Services

Qualified SCE customers may be eligible for several appliance upgrades or energy-saving services. These are grouped into Basic offerings and Basic Plus offerings. The SCE-approved contractor will collect information to help SCE determine which offering your household qualifies for.

Basic offerings include:

  • Lighting
  • Smart Power Strip
  • Refrigerator Replacement
  • Smart Thermostat Installation
  • Thermostatic Shower Valve/Showerhead Installation
  • Clothes Washer Replacement 
  • Dishwasher Replacement  
  • Freezer Replacement  
  • Heat Pump Water Heater Replacement 
  • Pool Pump Replacement  
  • Cooling* 
    • Evaporative Cooler Installation 
    • Evaporative Cooler Maintenance 
  • Weatherization Services
*These services may not be available in all areas. 

Basic Plus offerings include:

  • All Basic Offerings
  • Cooling*
    • Window or Wall AC Replacement 
    • Central AC or Central Heat Pump Replacement
    • Portable AC Installation
  •  HVAC Filter 
*These services may not be available in all areas. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The ESA program is available to both homeowners and renters. Renters may be required to obtain the property owner’s written permission before certain measures and services are delivered.

For renters/tenants, the legal property owner or authorized agent must sign the Property Owner Authorization form.

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If your building has 5 or more dwelling units and each unit shares either a common wall, ceiling, or floor with another dwelling unit, you may be eligible to participate in the Multifamily Whole Building program. To learn more and apply, contact the program implementer at 1-866-211-3335

Or 

Submit an Interest Form Here

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Participation in the ESA program is FREE to both renters and homeowners.

Rental Applicants and Co-Payments for Some Services

A co-payment from the property owner or landlord may be required if the applicant is a renter/tenant. This co-payment is only required for central air conditioners and/or heat pumps, where it is assumed that the property owner owns the appliance. Note: Central air conditioners and heat pumps are not available in all geographic regions.

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Yes. Here is information you can share with the property owner when discussing the ESA program.

Advantages of Program Participation for Property Owners and Tenants:

  • Potentially lower energy costs for both you and your tenants 
  • Help improve the safety of your property within your tenants’ homes 
  • Increase your tenant comfort and satisfaction
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Proof of property ownership is required, and can include, but is not limited to: 

  • Current loan or mortgage documents
  • Property tax records or bills
  • Homeowner property and/or fire insurance
  • Mortgage payment invoices or book
  • Current Mobile Home Registration from Department of Housing and Community Development 
  • Data Quick or similar title search service papers
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Employees of contracted service providers certified to represent the ESA program must present a valid, SCE-assigned badge containing the following information:

On the front of the badge:

  • Picture and name of the employee
  • Name of the service provider
  • Badge number

On the back of the badge:

  • Name and contact information for the field personnel’s employer (service provider)
  • SCE’s toll-free number
  • Mailing address so that the badge may be returned to SCE if it is lost or damaged

Customers with concerns about the field employee’s identity or with general questions about the visit may call (800) 736-4777 to speak to an SCE representative. The representative will be able to verify the field employee’s identity and if the employee is certified to represent the ESA program.

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No. Work must be done by the SCE-approved contractors who are trained to work for the ESA program.

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Yes. We offer a two-year warranty on parts and labor and a one-year warranty on the installation. Refer to the documents provided after the installation of the appliance(s). They will contain the phone number to call regarding any warranty issues. 

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If you do not meet the requirements to participate in the ESA program, you may still be able to take advantage of one of our other energy efficiency programs

Third-Party Energy Efficiency Programs

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The Energy Savings Assistance Program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Program and services are available to customers who meet specific household income guidelines or who participate in certain Public Assistance Programs.
Services may not be available in all areas. Certain restrictions, such as the age, size, and condition of the system or appliance to be replaced, may apply. All replacement refrigerators meet ENERGY STAR® standards and are top-freezer models without extra features, such as ice makers. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is expended or the program is discontinued. 
A co-payment may be required for some services. Program may be modified or terminated without prior notice.
California consumers are not obligated to purchase any full-fee service or other services not funded by this program. This program is available to both homeowners and renters who meet the qualifications. Renters may be required to obtain the property owner’s written permission before services are delivered.
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