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Electrify Your Life

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Sustainability@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
(805) 564-5631

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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. 

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Electric Vehicles (EVs)

ProgramAssistance TypeDescriptionValue
SBCE EV Rebate ProgramRebateRebate for SBCE customers for the purchase of an EV$1,000-$2,000
SCE pre-owned electric vehicle rebate Program RebateRebate for SCE customers with the purchase or lease of a qualified vehicleUp 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 ProgramRebateThe District will pay you $1,000 for your older vehicle if it meets the program requirements.$1,000 

Energy Efficient Home Appliances, Fixtures and Services

ProgramAssistance TypeDescriptionValue
3CREN Home Energy SavingsIncentive FinderProgram to connect Santa Barbara County residents with enrolled contractors for home projects and rebates to save money Varies based on service
The Switch is OnIncentive FinderSearch for local incentives and connect with trusted contractorsVaries based on service
TECH Clean CAIncentive FinderSummary of remaining budgets for general incentives in CAVaries based on service
Induction Cooktop KitRentable CooktopInduction Cooktop Kits are available to check out at Santa Barbara Public Library 
Electrify Your LifeTax Credit, IncentivesCommunity Environmental Council’s program to help you find stackable incentives whether you rent or ownVaries
GoGreen FinancingFinancingCompetitive, 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 ProgramServiceNo-cost weatherization services to CARE consumers through the Department of EnergyVaries based on service
Weatherization Assistance ProgramServiceIncome-qualified weatherization services administered at the state and local level through the Department of Community Services and DevelopmentVaries based on service
Energy Efficient Home Improvement CreditTax CreditTax credits for energy efficient improvement to your home through 2032Tax credit up to $3,200 

Electric Water Heaters

ProgramAssistance TypeDescriptionValue
3CREN Rebate on Heat Pump Water HeaterRebateSingle 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 HeaterRebate (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 OnIncentive FinderSearch for local incentives and connect with trusted contractorsVaries based on service
TECH Clean CAIncentive FinderSummary of remaining budgets for general incentives in CAVaries based on service
SBCE Rebate on Heat Pump Water HeaterRebateIncentives for SBCE customers, additional savings for income qualified applicants.Up to $4,000

Solar

ProgramAssistance TypeDescriptionValue
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 systemsVaries based on service 

Active Transportation

ProgramAssistance TypeDescriptionValue
BCycle Membership DiscountDiscountBCycle offers a 20% discount on annual memberships for their e-bike rideshare program to all Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers20% off
Electric Bikes of Santa BarbaraDiscountElectric Bikes of Santa Barbara offers $200 off any e-bike to all Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers$200