PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program

Pacific Gas & Electric

Available Energy Assistance

About This Program

Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified PG&E customers including insulation, weatherization, appliances, and energy-efficient furnaces. Also covers minor home repairs necessary to complete energy upgrades.

Free installation of all eligible energy efficiency measures

Verified against Pacific Gas & Electric's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Free energy efficiency upgrades for low-income customers
  • Income must be at or below 200% federal poverty level
  • Includes insulation, weatherization, appliances
  • Minor repairs covered to enable upgrades
  • Available to homeowners and renters

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(800) 933-9555

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Your application paperwork

PG&E's Energy Savings Assistance Program gives income-qualified customers free home energy improvements such as attic insulation, weatherstripping, and repair or replacement of a furnace, water heater, or refrigerator. You apply online or by phone, then an energy specialist visits to confirm eligibility and decide which improvements your home gets. Qualifying through a program like CalFresh or Medi-Cal can replace proof of income.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are a PG&E customer and meet the income guidelines (or take part in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or another qualifying program).
  2. Apply online through the PG&E Energy Savings Assistance application, or call the program line.
  3. An energy specialist contacts you to schedule a home assessment.
  4. During the visit the specialist confirms eligibility and identifies the no-cost improvements; the work is then installed free.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of household income (pay stubs, Social Security, or bank statements), or proof you take part in CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or another qualifying program.
  • Your PG&E account information.
  • Proof you live at the home.
  • A government-issued photo ID.
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing program

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