Efficiency And Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home Program
It’s EASE-y to Upgrade Your Home and Save Money
Program Enrollment Coming Soon!
BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home program helps income-eligible residents make energy upgrades that improve health and home comfort.
Check your eligibility before the program goes live.
Stay cozy year-round, breathe easier, and save money with personalized energy upgrades that improve indoor air quality and reduce energy costs.
We manage every step—from your home assessment to installation and applying for permits and rebates—so you don’t have to.
BayREN covers 80% of the cost for core measures like insulation and duct sealing. Our fixed pricing means no surprises or hidden fees. We’ll also maximize third-party rebates for any additional measures.
Work with our vetted contractors—installations are backed by a 1-year warranty, and your dedicated Energy Advisor will make sure the job gets done right.
Home Upgrade Support
The EASE Home Programs provide support for a range of home upgrades to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and safety. Upgrades fall into two main categories: Core Measures and Additional Measures.
Core Measures
Core Measures focus on weatherization, energy efficiency, and health and safety improvements:
- Weatherization upgrades keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer—like improved insulation, duct sealing or replacement, and whole-home air sealing.
- Energy efficiency upgrades such as smart thermostats and weatherstripping help reduce energy use and lower bills.
- Health and safety upgrades are necessary for completing weatherization upgrades and can include pest control and mold remediation.
BayREN offers comprehensive support for these upgrades. You pay just 20% of the total project cost but no more than $1,000. Fixed pricing and direct installation are guaranteed.
Additional Measures
Additional Measures include high-efficiency electrical appliances and infrastructure improvements:
- High-efficiency electrical appliances like induction stoves, heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters, and electric washers and dryers improve indoor air quality, and provide safer, more consistent performance compared to gas-powered alternatives.
- Electrical infrastructure upgrades support these new technologies.
BayREN provides comprehensive support for Additional Measures as well, including help finding and applying for third-party rebates. Installation and fixed pricing are included.
Who Qualifies?
You can participate if you:
- Live in a single-family home (four or fewer units) built before 2010. Qualified tenants will need property owner permission to proceed with upgrades.
- Are a PG&E customer.
- Have a household income under or at 120% AMI. Homes occupied by tenants will use the tenant’s household income.
- Install at least one energy-saving weatherization measure in your planned upgrades, such as insulation, duct sealing, or duct repair or replacement.
The EASE Home Program will be launching soon. Stay tuned for updates on how to apply!