We’ll check your appliances, heating, cooling, and more
A trained energy assessor will visit your home to check how it uses energy and help you find ways to save energy. This visit will show you where upgrades can make your home more comfortable, and more efficient—all at no cost to you.
Application Checklist
As you apply online, you will need to provide the following information:
Proof of Residence
Upload a household bill, driver’s license or other official document with your name and address.
Income Verification
Upload your most recent federal tax return, last three pay stubs or proof of participation in a qualifying assistance program.
Energy Use Data
Authorize our certified and trusted data exchange platform to securely retrieve your energy usage data during the application process.
Qualifying Assistance Programs
You may qualify if you live in a low-income household, defined as a household earning less than 80% of the area median income (AMI), and are enrolled in at least one of the following public assistance programs.
- Medicaid / Medi-Cal for Adults – income verified only
- CalFresh/Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- CalWORKs/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Tribal TANF
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Only information required for participation in the program will be collected.
No personal information about you or anyone living in your residence will be shared or sold for any non-program purposes.
Home Energy Checkup Process
The home checkup involves a room-by-room examination by a Franklin Energy assessor.
The assessor will:
- Inspect and record notes about your heating, cooling, lighting, and other systems. We may also look in your attic, garage, kitchen, or other areas.
- Use tools to find air leaks and moisture problems.
- Ask about your energy usage, energy bills, and any known energy problems.
After the checkup, Franklin Energy will identify upgrades you are eligible for in order to save energy, fix problems, and make your home more comfortable - all at no cost you.
This assessment is free as part of the program offerings. Similar energy assessments normally cost $200-$400 and up, depending on the type and complexity of the checkup and the size of your home.
Do You Qualify?
Enter your full address and ZIP code to check if your home is eligible for free energy-saving upgrades through the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program.
*Note: This tool only checks current eligibility. Your personal information is not stored or shared.
What is Evaluated?
The following items are among those that may be inspected during the home energy checkup:
- Heating Systems
- Cooling systems
- Hot water heater
- Clothes dryer
- Cooking appliances
- Air duct work
- Thermostat
- Insulation
- Home envelope
- Indoor and outdoor lighting
- Pipes
- Air filters
- Electrical panel
- Electrical hazards
- Health and safety conditions
- Roof and exterior
Why Home Energy Efficiency Matters
Our homes, and the appliances, devices, and electronics we use, require a significant amount of energy to operate—especially when you consider California has nearly 15 million homes.
Improving home energy efficiency not only helps the environment but makes our homes more comfortable in every season and keeps the air we breathe cleaner and healthier. By upgrading to modern efficient electric appliances, we can enjoy steadier indoor temperatures and a healthier living environment.
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