home upgrade journey. Learn more today: www.bayREN.org/get-started ENERGY SAVING RESOURCES For more information on how to save energy at home, visit: Clean Energy Rebates and Incentives Discover PG&E energy usage tools Calculate your carbon footprint ENERGY STAR certiï¬?ed products help save energy. Resources on Home Energy Eï¬?ciency INCOME-QUALIFIED ENERGY PROGRAMS CA ALTERNATE RATES FOR ENERGY (CARE) PGEâ??s CARE and FERA programs provide monthly discounts on energy bills for income-qualiï¬?ed households. www.pge.com/care or call 866-743-5000 or email http://www.pge.com/~CAREandFERA ENERGY SAVINGS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ESA) This program helps income-qualiï¬?ed renters and homeowners improve the comfort, health and safety of their homes with appliance upgrades and home repairs at no charge. www.pge.com/esa or call 800-933-9555 REACH REACH, a one-time energy assistance program sponsored by PG&E, helps income-qualiï¬?ed customers who experience severe or unplanned hardships and are unable to pay for their energy needs. www.pge.com/reach or call 877-660-6789 INCOME-QUALIFIED ENERGY PROGRAMS LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM A federally-funded energy subsidy program oï¬?ering 3 diï¬?erent services. Low-income households receive weatherization, direct help for paying energy bills, or rapid help in utility shut oï¬? situations. www.liheapassistance.org or call 866-675-6623 Grid Alternatives (SOLAR) GRID Alternatives is a nonproï¬?t that installs solar systems for qualifying lower-income homeowners at no cost, helping families save up to 90% on their electric bills. www.gridsolar.org/risingsun or call 866-921-4696 COUNTY-SPECIFIC RESOURCES AND REBATES Check with your utility and water district for additional details SANTA CLARA COUNTY â?? San Jos e Clean Energy or call 833-432-2454 â?? Santa Clara Valley Water or call 408-630-2554 â?? Silicon Valley Clean Energy or call 844-474-7823 RECYCLING During your Green House Call, our Energy Specialists may have provided you with a recycling guide. You can also recycle household hazardous waste at designated facilities. Contact your local facility for acceptable items, drop-oï¬? times, and possible residency requirements. In general, the following items can be recycled at designated facilities: Fluorescent bulbs, household batteries, cleaners, and sprays Paint, stain, varnish, thinner, and adhesives Auto products such as old fuel, motor oil, ï¬?lters, and batteries Garden products, including pesticides and fertilizers Home generated â??sharpsâ?? waste, in approved containers Compact ï¬?uorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) that have burnt out can also be dropped oï¬? for recycling at: Home Depot, Loweâ??s, or Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) Broken CFLs should be cleaned up with a damp paper towel and placed in a Ziploc bag before recycling. Climate Careers is supported in part by: Ca consumers are not obligated to purchase any full fee service or other service not funded by this Program. This Program is funded by Ca utility ratepayers under the auspices of the Ca Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In partnership with Lab, Climate Careers identiï¬?ed Oakland residents to identify heat burdened neighborhoods and provide devices to measure the quality of air in their homes.