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Vacaville, CA 95687
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Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a collaboration of the 9 counties that make up the San Francisco Bay Area. Administered by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), BayREN implements effective energy saving programs on a regional level and draws on the expertise, experience, and proven track record
of Bay Area local governments to develop and administer successful
climate, resource, and sustainability programs.
Rebate Programs
Current rebates of $5,000 or more available
Home Upgrade combines multiple improvements to increase your home’s overall energy efficiency, saving you energy and money.
Eligible home improvements include:
- Air sealing
- Duct sealing
- Insulation
- High-efficiency furnaces
- High-efficiency air conditioners
- High-efficiency water heaters
- Smart Thermostats
REbate PRograms
Archon Energy Solutions has a large staff of specially trained and licensed technicians that can assist home owners on qualifying for BayREN Home+ rebates.
Every qualified residence has a maximum of $5000.00 in rebates allowed over an 8 year period.
Combustion safety testing rebate of $150 will be added upon completion and only available once every 8 years.
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Smart Thermostat |
(Must be listed on the ENERGY STAR qualified product list for Smart Communicating Thermostat) |
$150 |
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Duct Sealing |
≤ 10% total leakage (Ducts or Furnace/Air Handler/FAU located in garage disqualify this measure) |
$200 |
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Duct Replacement |
≤ 5% total leakage |
$800 |
| Building Shell Measures | ||
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Attic insulation |
≥R-44 (includes attic air sealing)
Not to exceed $1,000 per home |
$0.75 x SQFT |
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Wall insulation |
≥R-13 (2x4 framing) or 3 R-19 (2x6 framing)
Not to exceed $1,000 per home |
$0.70 x SQFT |
| Heating and Cooling Measures | ||
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High efficiency central gas furnace |
≥95% AFUE w/ Variable Speed Motor (must replace existing central gas furnace) |
$300 |
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High efficiency central air conditioner |
≥17 SEER (must replace existing central air conditioner) High efficiency packaged central air conditioner t 16 SEER (must replace entire load associated with existing central AC) |
$800 |
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High efficiency heat pump |
≥17 SEER / 9.4 HSPF (must replace entire load associated with existing central air conditioner or electric heating system or heat pump) |
$1000 |
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High efficiency gas water heater |
medium usage t 0.64 UEF, high usage t 0.68 UEF
Instantaneous water heater t 0.87 UEF (must replace existing gas storage water heater) |
$400 |
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Heat pump water heater |
Minimum UEF required ≥3.1 (must replace existing electric or heat pump water heater) |
$1000 |
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Combine one or more: |
Building Shell measures with a Heating and Cooling measure |
$500 |
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Building air sealing |
≥30% total leakage reduction |
$150 |
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Downsizing |
Heating and/or cooling system compared to existing system |
$100 |
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Combustion Safety |
Combustion Appliance Safety (CAS) during test-out |
$150 |
Single family & 2-4 Unit Residences
BayREN Home+
Home Upgrade is an Energy Upgrade California® program specifically for Bay Area homeowners and implemented by local county governments. BayREN Home+ in the Bay Area is available to homeowners in the following nine counties.
- Alameda
- Contra Costa
- Marin
- Napa
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
- Solano
- Sonoma
BayREN Home+ helps you identify ways to strengthen your home’s energy efficiency and has a network of specially trained participating contractors in the Bay Area.
