Save Money and Energy with Appliances and More at No Cost to You* 

The Energy Savings Assistance (ESA) program offers income-qualified homeowners and renters the opportunity to receive energy-saving home improvements, such as a heat pump water heater replacement, or energy-efficient appliances, such as a new refrigerator, clothes washer, or dishwasher replacement, and more. If you qualify, we will cover the cost, including installation by an authorized contractor.

 

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.

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1. 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

Effective June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, income limits are as follows:

Household Size

CARE Income Eligibility Upper Limit **

FERA Income Eligibility Lower and Upper Income Limits*

1-2

$40,880

Not Eligible

3

$51,640

$51,641 - $64,550

4

$62,400

$62,401 - $78,000

5

$73,160

$73,161 - $91,450

6

$83,920

$83,921 - $104,900

7

$94,680

$94,681 - $118,350

8

$105,440

$105,441 - $131,800

Each Additional Person

$10,760

$10,760 - $13,450

*Lower Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (CARE) + $1 *200* *Upper Limit Calculation = 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines ** Upper Limit Calculation = 250% of Federal Poverty Guideline

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)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Medi-Cal/Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal for Families (Healthy Families A&B)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Additional Details

Whether you own or rent, you may be eligible to receive these upgrades for free:

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

These services may not be available in all areas. Certain restrictions may apply for all products and services.

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2. Service Delivery 

Qualified SCE customers may be eligible for several appliance upgrades or energy-saving services. The SCE-approved contractor will collect information to help SCE determine which upgrades your household qualifies for.

Installation of appliances and services are conducted by approved contractors.

 

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3. 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.