Sonoma County has a loan program.  Any residential, commercial, or industrial property owner in Sonoma County may participate in the program provided the following requirements are satisfied:
  •  Applicant(s) is/are legal owner of the property described  in the Application (the “Property”).
  • Property is developed and located within Sonoma County.  Mobile homes that are not affixed to real property and subject to secured property tax are not eligible.
  • Property Owner is current on all property taxes.  
  • Property Owner is current on mortgage(s). For commercial property,  lender has given consent to SCEIP Financing
  • Property Owner is not in bankruptcy and the property is not an asset in a bankruptcy.
                                           
Additional restrictions apply.  See program report for details.

There are over 20 ways you can save on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and live in a more comfortable home:

  • High efficiency HVAC systems and HVAC system sealing
  • Duct and home sealing
  • Evaporative coolers
  • Efficient natural gas storage water heaters
  • Tankless water heaters
  • Solar water heater systems
  • Cool roof systems
  • Reflective roofs and coatings
  • Attic and wall insulation
  • Reflective insulation or radiant barriers
  • Whole house fans and attic fans
  • High efficiency windows and glass doors
  • Window filming
  • Weather stripping
  • Efficient skylights
  • Solar tubes
  • Additional building openings to provide addition natural light
  • High efficiency lighting installation
  • High efficiency pool equipment
  • Electric vehicle plug-in stations
  • Geothermal exchange heat pumps
  • Solar thermal systems for pool heating

S.C.E.I.P.
Sonoma County 

Energy Independence Program

SONOMA COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS MAY TAKE OUT A LOAN FOR 10% OF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY TO UPGRADE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE BUILDING AND SYSTEMS.  THE LOAN AND CURRENT MORTGAGES CAN NOT TOTAL MORE THAN 100% OF THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE.  UPGRADES INCLUDE THE COMMON ITEMS LISTED TO THE LEFT.  YOUR PAYMENTS ARE MADE TWICE A YEAR, SIMILAR TO YOUR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS, WITH AN AVERAGE INTEREST REATE OF 7%.  AND IF YOU SELL THE PROPERTY, THE LOAN REMAINS WITH THE PROPERTY.

                              100% OF THE COST OF A 
                           HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT
                             WILL BE PAID BY S.C.E.I.P.
                                
  • 100% (up to $700 max.) for HERS Whole House Rater Test-In
  • 100% (up to $300 max.) for HERS Whole House Rater Test-Out
  • 100% (up to $1,400 max.) for EUC Participating Contractor Test-In with a  HERS Whole House Rater Test-out
             TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION REGARDING 
        THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW.

        Sonoma County Energy Independence Program


           Or, Contact Us at (707) 579.5158 
         to schedule an appointment for your
                      Home Energy Analysis.