Energy Upgrade California encourages homeowners to think about their home working as a complete system, a "whole house," rather than focusing on individual elements within a house. Homeowners will be encouraged to undertake a home performance assessment to determine which upgrades are best for their house. They will have a choice of energy upgrade options eligible for rebates, from basic energy-efficient weatherization, insulation and sealing of their house, to other options such as installing energy-efficient windows, tankless water heaters, cool roofs, and efficient air conditioning and heating systems.
Participating contractors will receive:
The benefit of a full-scale, countywide media launch
Placement of company name and information on the program website
Access to the statewide website for creating alliances between general and specialty contractors
A marketing toolkit with program brochures, marketing collateral and multimedia presentations for customers
Click Here to learn how you as a contractor can participate.
Training Opportunities
Energize your business with building performance certification. Limited time: BPI and HERS II training as low as $65!
Building professionals - increase your business opportunities and stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date training in home performance and energy-efficiency. Energy Upgrade California's Subsidized Contractor Training Program (SCTP) gets you certified to perform energy assessments and verifications. These certifications put you on the path to become an Energy Upgrade California Participating Contractor.
The Marin County Tool Lending Library (TLL) loans building measurement equipment free of charge to qualified Marin County professionals working on short term energy efficiency projects. There are special considerations or borrower qualifications for the equipment in the TLL.
The TLL is made possible through a partnership with the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Employment and Training. Funding was provided through a grant from the California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program for development of services to identify and train for employment opportunities in green energy occupations.
The Tool Lending Library program focuses primarily on residential projects. These tools are only made available to home performance professionals (see TLL Policy or click here for a link to Marin Builders website)
Marin Employment Connection - Marin Employment Connection (MEC) is both a partner in Marin County’s economic growth and vitality, supporting businesses, job seekers, and the community. Powered by the Marin County Workforce Investment Board, the MEC offers the tools and services needed to achieve personal and professional success.
Build it Green - View upcoming trainings related to Energy Upgrade California and learn about the Green Upgrade Package. After selecting either a Basic or Advanced Package, homeowners have the option to add the Green Upgrade Package. The Green Upgrade Package includes measures that will enhance the occupant’s health and comfort while reducing the home’s environmental impact. These measures support better indoor air quality, waste reduction, and energy, water, and resource conservation. Learn more about the Green Upgrade Package.
Efficiency First - Find out about upcoming home performance webinars and training opportunities. Efficiency First is a national nonprofit trade association that unites the Home Performance workforce, building product manufacturers and related businesses and organizations in the escalating fight against global warming and rising energy costs. Efficiency First represents its members in public policy discussions at the state and national levels, to promote the benefits of efficiency retrofitting and to help our industry grow to meet unprecedented demand for quality residential energy improvements.
