Help Promote Free Energy-Saving Programs for Yolo Residents!

Yolo County has launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP)—a set of free programs to help residents in unincorporated areas save money and make their homes more energy efficient.

Eligible residents can:

  • Receive a free Home Energy Score to learn how to improve their home’s energy use
  • Request a free weatherization kit with LED light bulbs, window insulation film, and more
  • Get connected to rebates for electrification (e.g., heat pumps, EV chargers)
  • Learn about deferred low-interest loans for major home repairs

Learn more or apply today: Visit the Yolo Energy Partnership website

Please share this opportunity with your community! For questions or printed materials, contact: sustainability@yolocounty.gov

 

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The Yolo County Sustainability Division is excited to announce the launch of the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP), a new initiative aiming to help residents in unincorporated Yolo County reduce utility costs, improve home comfort, and access free energy efficiency resources. This program is part of the county’s commitment to achieving carbon negativity by 2030, with a focus on equity and community resilience.

Through YEP, eligible households can take advantage of several free energy-saving opportunities. The program offers professional Home Energy Score (HES) assessments, which provide a detailed evaluation of home energy efficiency along with recommendations for improvements. Additionally, residents can receive free weatherization kits containing LED bulbs, weather-stripping, and insulation materials to improve home energy efficiency. Valley Clean Energy’s (VCE) Electric Advisors Program is also available, offering free expert guidance on electrification rebates and energy-efficient home upgrades to VCE customers. For those needing major home energy efficiency repairs, the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation (OOHR) Program provides low-interest loans to support low- and moderate-income homeowners.

YEP services are available to households in unincorporated Yolo County who meet specific income requirements, with the exception of the Electric Advisors Program, which is open to all VCE customers. Priority for the Home Energy Score and Weatherization Programs will be given to low-income households, agricultural workers, seniors (65+), households with children, and individuals with disabilities. YEP is made possible through partnerships with Earth Advantage, Archon Energy Solutions, and Valley Clean Energy, along with community outreach partners, De Colores Resource Center and Cool Davis.

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