Go Green California became a
participating contractor in the State of California’s new program, Energy
Upgrade. As part of the program, Go Green was required to attend and receive
training in the latest home performing standards in order to be considered a
qualified contractor for the basic upgrade package. The required measures for a
basic upgrade include: air sealing, attic insulation, duct sealing, hot water
pipe insulation, thermostatic shower control, combustion safety testing, and
smoke/co detectors. As part of the training process, some of Go Green’s
employees attended a two-hour orientation about the program and a three-day
building science basic training about building envelope elements. All participating contractors are trained to
provide the highest level of service from nationally recognized home
performance and green building organizations.
The Energy Upgrade Program is a
program that provides assistance to qualified individual who are looking to
upgrade their homes in order to increase their energy efficiency. As part of
the program qualified individual might be able to receive up to $4000 in
utility incentives, $500 in federal tax credits, eligibility for weatherproofing
services, energy efficient appliances, and various local city and county
rebates depending on the area in which you live. At the same time individuals
will be receiving energy education which might range from how to conserve
energy to reduce your utility bills, improve air quality, conserve resources,
reduce green house gases, and most important how to make your home comfortable
in all seasons. For more information you can visit www.energyupgradeca.com, www.cpuc.ca.gov or contact your local utility
provider. For information regarding the weatherization process, qualification
criteria and a list of local service providers visit www.csd.ca.gov. The price of energy has been
steadily increasing and educating yourself about energy efficiency is important
in order to maintain your bills low and to educated people about the importance
of keeping our planet clean and conserving resources.
