Does your building have five or more tenant units that have individual electric meters? Then you may be eligible to receive the following energy upgrades at no cost to you or your tenants:
- Efficient lighting
- LED night lights
- Refrigerator/freezer evaluation and replacement
- Smart power strips
- Faucet aerators
- Showerheads
- Electric water heater inspection
- Filter whistles
- Other upgrades based on energy assessment
To qualify, your tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
This no-cost program applies to buildings with five or more tenant units that share a common electric meter. Free energy upgrades may include:
- Efficient lighting
- LED night lights
- Refrigerator/freezer evaluation and replacement
- Smart power strips
- Faucet aerators
- Showerheads
- Rebates for air sealing, insulation, and HVAC work are available
To qualify, a minimum of 66 percent of tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Energy-efficient items for common areas are available for both master and individually metered buildings with five or more tenant units. The program pays for 80 percent of the cost of each item installed, leaving the landlord or building owner only responsible for 20 percent.
Energy upgrades may include:
- LED exit signs
- Efficient lighting
- Smart power strips
- Efficient vending machine
- Occupancy sensors
- Energy education workshops
To qualify, a minimum of 66 percent of tenants must be at or below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
For buildings with five or more tenant units with individual electric meters, your tenants can receive a comprehensive energy audit for little-to-no cost with rebates. Individual tenants are responsible for any program fees, and we encourage the landlord to coordinate outreach.
Energy audit may include:
- Energy education, whole-home analysis, and Home Energy Report
- Visual inspection for health and safety issues (any requested testing is an additional charge)
- Efficiency evaluation of refrigerators and freezers, with options for replacement and/or recycling
- Installation of LED lighting, nightlights, and smart power strips
- Smart thermostat if applicable
- Efficient showerheads and faucet aerators for units with electric water heating
- Rebates of up to $250 for additional recommended upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, and appliances
If your building has five or more tenant units that share a common meter, tenants can receive a comprehensive energy audit for little-to-no cost with rebates. The landlord is responsible for any programs fees and is encouraged to help coordinate outreach.
Energy audit may include:
- Energy education, whole-home analysis, and Home Energy Report
- Visual inspection for health and safety issues (any requested testing is an additional charge)
- Efficiency evaluation of refrigerators and freezers, with options for replacement and/or recycling
- Installation of LED lighting, nightlights, and smart power strips
- Smart thermostat if applicable
- Rebates of up to $250 for additional recommended upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, and appliances
We offer energy assessments for common areas in small and large multifamily properties, both master and individually metered. Rebates covering up to 80 percent of the project’s costs are available for recommended energy upgrades. Ask us about this service if you’re interested.
This table illustrates the gross (pre-tax) household income that is recognized as 150 percent of the 2022 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
| Household Size | Maximum Yearly Household Income Before Taxes |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 20,385 |
| 2 | $ 27,465 |
| 3 | $ 34,545 |
| 4 | $ 41,625 |
| 5 | $ 48,705 |
| 6 | $ 55,785 |
| 7 | $ 62,865 |
| 8 | $ 69,945 |
For each additional person, add $7,080