Energy Resources
Strategic Energy Resources Report
Town of Loomis Strategic Energy Resources Report
On March 17, 2015, the Town of Loomis accepted the Strategic Energy Resources Report (SERR) as the Town’s roadmap for expanding energy-efficiency and renewable-energy, as well as the associated cost-savings from these efforts. To view the document, please click here.
Here are several ways you can take advantage of this report:
Energy Efficiency
We use energy every day in our homes and businesses to power our lights, appliances, heating and cooling systems, and other electronic devices. Energy efficient practices allow us to enjoy the comfort and performance of these modern conveniences while keeping our energy use, and our utility bills, low. Upgrades can make a huge difference in your energy bills. For example, replacing outdated and inefficient bulbs with highly efficient LEDs is just one simple change that can save you money each month. Home weatherization improvements, like changing out single-paned windows with double or triple paned, offer better insulation and can reduce the costs of heating or cooling your home.
Making your home or business more energy efficient is a straightforward process with a variety of rebate and incentive programs at your disposal. Click the following links to learn more about existing programs that can help increase your energy efficiency:
PG&E Home Money Saver Residential Program
Access the latest rebate information, catalog, and buyers guide for your next energy efficient upgrade with this interactive home money saver tool.
Energy House Calls (presented by PG&E) Residential Program
Use PG&E’s Home Energy Checkup to find out where the energy in your home is being used, and find out more information about projects, rebates and programs that can help make your home more energy efficient and lower your monthly energy costs.
PG&E Assistance Programs Residential Program, Seniors, Low-Income
PG&E offers several assistance programs that lower your monthly bill, help you save energy with no-cost home improvements, or provide one-time payment assistance. Seniors, income-qualified utility customers, and those facing unforeseen hardship may benefit from available programs. Click the link above to learn more.
Project Go Inc. Residential Program, Low-Income
Project GO, Inc. administers the low-income home energy assistance and weatherization assistance programs in Loomis.
PG&E Rebates and Incentives for Businesses Business Program
PG&E offers non-residential customers rebates and incentives for a variety of energy efficient products for companies, including lighting, HVAC, boilers and water heating, refrigeration, business computing, and more. A full list of current rebates can be found using the PG&E money back tool.
PG&E On-Bill Financing Business Program
Upgrading to energy efficient programs can seem daunting when you have to pay upfront and wait for a return on your investment. However, on-bill financing allows you to spread payments over time through no interest loans. PG&E offers 0% interest loans of up to $100,000. Loans can be used to replace old and inefficient equipment with no up-front out-of-pocket investment. The program allows 5 years for repayment; however, the energy savings continue to accrue after the loan is paid off.
mPower Placer Business Program, Residential Program
This Placer County administered program provides fixed-rate, no money down financing to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and multifamily property owners who want to install energy efficiency, water conservation retrofits and renewable energy systems repaid through property taxes.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is energy that comes from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal activity. Local renewable energy projects can benefit the Town of Loomis by creating solar contracting jobs and generating energy from sources that are abundant and widely available.
Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit Residential Program
Homeowners may claim a tax credit of 30% of qualified energy efficient expenditures, such as labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home.
Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit Business Program
A taxpayer may claim a tax credit of 30% for solar, fuel cells, small wind systems or 10% for geothermal, microturbines and combined heat and power systems (CHP), aka cogeneration systems. Qualified expenditures covered include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system.
Follow these links to learn more about incentives and financing options for PG&E customers who are looking to upgrade to solar energy and save:
PG&E Financing Options for Solar and Renewable Energy Systems
Energy Efficiency Job Training Opportunities
As counties, cities and towns across California take advantage of energy efficiency resources and adhere to new environmental regulations, new jobs and opportunities are cropping up left and right. Take a look at these sites dedicated to creating jobs, training new workers and giving seasoned professionals the updated information they need.
Sierra College Sustainable Energy Programs
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES