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This page contains vetted resources to help decarbonize your lifestyle and save money while doing it. Whether you want to invest in an electric vehicle or make energy-conscious improvements to your home, this page is your resource for tools you can use to save money and make your home safer and more sustainable. 

I want to invest in an Electric Vehicle 

Program Assistance Type Description Value 
SBCE EV Rebate Program Rebate Rebate for SBCE customers for the purchase of an EV $1,000-$2,000 
SCE pre-owned electric vehicle rebate Program  Rebate Rebate for SCE customers with the purchase or lease of a qualified vehicle Up to $4,000 
Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit  Tax credits for new and used vehicles  Up to $7,500 
Air Pollution Control District Santa Barbara County Old Car Buy Back Program Rebate The District will pay you $1,000 for your older vehicle if it meets the program requirements. $1,000 

I want to invest in other energy efficient home appliances, fixtures and services 

Program Assistance Type Description Value 
3CREN Home Energy Savings Incentive Finder Program to connect Santa Barbara County residents with enrolled contractors for home projects and rebates to save money  Varies based on service 
The Switch is On Incentive Finder Search for local incentives and connect with trusted contractors Varies based on service 
TECH Clean CA Incentive Finder Summary of remaining budgets for general incentives in CA Varies based on service 
Induction Cooktop Kit Rentable Cooktop Induction Cooktop Kits are available to check out at Santa Barbara Public Library  
Electrify Your Life Tax Credit, Incentives Community Environmental Council’s program to help you find stackable incentives whether you rent or own Varies 
GoGreen Financing Financing Competitive, fixed-rate financing with no money down for energy-efficient products (cannot be used for solar and battery storage systems) Up to $50,000 maximum per residential unit for lenders with a FICO score, up to $35,000 for lenders without a FICO score 
Energy Savings Assistance Program Service No-cost weatherization services to CARE consumers through the Department of Energy Varies based on service 
Weatherization Assistance Program Service Income-qualified weatherization services administered at the state and local level through the Department of Community Services and Development Varies based on service 
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Tax Credit Tax credits for energy efficient improvement to your home through 2032 Tax credit up to $3,200 

I want to invest in an electric water heater 

Program Assistance Type Description Value 
3CREN Rebate on Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Single Family Incentive - with verified savings of 175 therms (1,230 kWh increase). Incentives are paid to program-enrolled contractors/aggregators $1,500-$6,000  
3CREN Rebate on Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (homeowners, renters, contractors) Multifamily building project scope must include 3 or more energy efficiency or electrification measures $500-$750 per dwelling unit 
The Switch is On Incentive Finder Search for local incentives and connect with trusted contractors Varies based on service 
TECH Clean CA Incentive Finder Summary of remaining budgets for general incentives in CA Varies based on service 
SBCE Rebate on Heat Pump Water HeaterRebateIncentives for SBCE customers, additional savings for income qualified applicants. Up to $4,000

I want to install solar on my property 

Program Assistance Type Description Value 
Energy for All Program  No cost installation  Nonprofit provides solar to families with low to moderate incomes using state and other government funding to provide solar systems Varies based on service 

I want to use active transportation  

Program Assistance Type Description Value 
BCycle Membership Discount Discount BCycle offers a 20% discount on annual memberships for their e-bike rideshare program to all Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers 20% off 
Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara Discount Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara offers $200 off any e-bike to all Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers $200