LAST DAY! WE WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL 11PM TONIGHT JULY 20TH. Stimulus Money for Energy Efficiency for Berkeley Residents-- ME2 for You
Federal stimulus funding for whole-house energy retrofits. Starting July 6th 2010, Berkeley will offer incentives for energy efficiency improvements. The ME2 cash incentives are provided through federal stimulus funds awarded to Berkeley from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Energy retrofits help you save money on your PG&E bill; improve building comfort, safety, and durability; and reduce your carbon footprint!
Between July 6-July 20, the City will accept applications for rebates funded by federal stimulus funds for comprehensive energy audits and home performance improvements. Rebates can be used to help offset the cost of qualified energy audits and improvements. The amount of the rebate will be based on the measured improvement in your home's energy performance.
Audits will help determine what improvements can be made to your home to reduce energy use and improve your home’s safety and comfort, while saving money, reducing greenhouse gasses, and stimulating the local green economy. Tests will be required pre-and post-retrofit to verify improvements and provide quality assurance.
What services are eligible:
- Comprehensive Energy Audit
- Attic, Wall & Floor Insulation
- Draft and Duct Sealing
- Energy Efficient Lighting Improvements
- Doors and Windows
- Furnace & Water Heater Replacements
The more your improvements reduce energy use, the larger the rebate! See chart for rebate amounts:
How the rebates work:
The ME2 program offers up to $5,000 in rebates for modeled energy savings. PG&E offers up to $3,500 for the same program. The total available funding is $8,500 per home.
| ME2 Initial Rebate Levels Per Dwelling Unit | |
|---|---|
| Audit Report | $200 |
| Performance Improvement | |
| 20% Improvement | $1,200 |
| Each additional 5% improvement | $750 | Other Rebate Conditions |
| Maximum Rebate | $5,000 |
| Rebate not to exceed 75% of net project cost (gross cost less PG&E incentive) | |
| For non-owner occupied units, rebate may not be used for construction labor costs, unless wages meet requirements of Davis Bacon Act | |
Application Process:
The City of Berkeley has created on online application process which requires inputting your information online and then mailing a signed application. As part of our services Advanced Home Energy can fill-out the City of Berkeley application on your behalf and mail you a pre-filled form for you to sign. Please provide your information below and we will handle the rest.
Process:
- Input your information below by July 20th 2010 in order to begin your application
- Upon receiving the pre-filled application in the mail, sign the form and send it back to the City of Berkeley
- If you are awarded the rebate (will be awarded based on a lottery), sign-up for the PG&E rebate program
- Hire Advanced Home Energy to conduct an audit, complete work and submit documentation
The ME2 program has enough funding for approximately 120 houses; it is very likely that the program will be fully-subscribed during the July 6-20 reservation process. In this case, rebates will be awarded based on a lottery chosen from applications submitted during July 6-20. So, it is very important that you submit your application during this window of time in order to be part of the lottery
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