The SMUD Home Performance Program has just announced a significant increase in rebate levels! The basic Prescriptive Level that consists of air sealing, insulation and duct sealing went from $1,000 to $1,500. For the advanced Performance Level the following increases are now in effect: Improvement Level Old Rebate New Rebate 20% $2,000 [...]
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After kind of a slow start last fall, the SMUD Home performance program part of the Energy Upgrade California program has been going in full swing for a few months now. I thought it would be interesting to share some results of the program by profiling a recent project I completed in Fair Oaks. In [...]
Last Friday I attended the contractor kickoff meeting for SMUD’s Home Performance Program. Promoted as a soft launch, between now and September SMUD staff will verify eligibility requirements of participating contractors and gear up for a media campaign involving print, online, television and radio advertisements. Here are the basics of how the program will work: [...]
Prop 16 – Is SMUD At Risk?
May 21
The simple answer to that question is yes. In addition SMUD customers are also at risk. In the Sacramento area few would dispute we are fortunate to have SMUD as our electricity provider. SMUD has been rated #1 in customer service among both publicly and investor owned utility providers in California by J.D. Power and [...]
The last post in this series discussed the benefits of a comprehensive energy audit as a starting point for any serious energy improvements. Not only will the information gathered assist in putting together an effective game plan, it will be required for most incentive programs including SMUD‘s Home Performance Program and Home Star. The [...]
With the emphasis on energy efficiency and upcoming local opportunities like SMUD’s Home Performance Program and AB811 funding, I thought it might be helpful to provide some information on what you can expect during an energy audit. Part of the reason being an audit will be required to take advantage of the larger incentive levels in most [...]
First lets look at some ways a remodel can affect your whole house. You might be planning to do a simple kitchen or bath remodel. You would never think that it could affect the other areas of the your home that aren’t included in the remodel scope of work. Many of the neighborhoods I [...]
Many families experience comfort and health issues in there homes and don’t realize that there are solutions to those problems. You shouldn’t have to freeze in winter or broil in summer because the comfort systems in your home don’t operate correctly or cost a fortune in utility bills. You shouldn’t have to deal with drafty [...]
Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend a contractor orientation for the SMUD Home Performance Program. I wanted to share some of the details of the program as they stand right now. Please keep in mind minor modifications may be made to some of the details of the program as they get closer to [...]
Earlier this year the Los Angeles Dept of Water and Power which is a municipal utility, proposed a rate increase of 5.7% in the form of a “carbon surcharge” to help meet LA mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s ambitious goal of 20% clean power by the end of 2010. A proposal unpopular with consumer groups, the rate hike was rejected by the [...]
You’ve heard the ads on radio or seen them on TV. Supporters urging you to vote yes on Proposition 16 The Taxpayers Right To Vote Act. As supporters of the measure state in the California Official Voter Guide, the measure will require a 2/3 voter approval before local governments could “spend public money or incur public debt” to [...]
The federal government’s stimulus package provides tax credits for an assortment of energy efficient home improvements. These range from building envelope improvements like air sealing and insulation through windows, heating and cooling equipment all the way to renewable energy projects like PV solar.
What comes to mind when you think of energy efficiency?
It’s also important to keep in mind that energy efficiency isn’t about giving up things like comfort and convenience. It’s about getting more out of the resources we already use. We can enjoy a comfortable, well-lit home while being energy efficient and saving money too.
Solar Power Inc. of Roseville a manufacturer and installer of commercial, industrial and residential PV solar systems has recieved $24.7 million in Stimulus funding. Founded in 2005, Solar Power has installed numerous PV solar systems including the largest PV system in the state of Georgia at the Mannheim DRIVE Center a 165,000 square foot auto [...]
