The City of LA is serious about sustainability. The chart below illustrates how LADWP plans to change their power generation sources. Eliminate coal. Move away from gas. And significantly increase solar (listed here as PV).
Meanwhile, each household in LA has great opportunities to improve its power usage efficiency. Free services, plus $$-back rebates! Here are some key programs:
FREE HVAC System Check by Local Pro
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts: Standard air filter cleaning or replacement. System diagnostic tests. Refrigerant recharging. Installation of a free Wifi-enabled “smart” thermostat. And more! Visit www.ladwpactuneup.com or call (833) 280-8100 (toll-free) for a list of participating contractors for the 90045 zip code. You will call the contractor of your choice directly to schedule an appointment.
FREE Home Energy Improvement Audit
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts: a trained technician will assess your home for short-comings in energy efficiency. You’ll be given a report indicating the highest priority building improvements worth making.
FREE Trees!
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts:
- Funding is available for placing or planting up to 40,000 trees over two years.
- City residents can request up to 7 free shade trees be delivered to your household.
- If you agree to care-taking, the City will also plant a free tree in your parkway!
- Call (213) 473-9950 for more info or to arrange for a free tree drop or parkway planting.
HVAC System Improvement Rebates
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts:
- Replace a low-efficiency AC unit with an Energy-Star rated one and receive a rebate up to $1200.
- Replace a central heat-n-air system with an all-electric heat pump for a rebate up to $3000.
- Upgrade your electrical panel to handle the power these new systems require for a rebate up to $1000.
EV Charging Station Rebate
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts: a rebate of up to $1000 for qualified Level 2 charging station. And a $250 rebate for installing a dedicated EV meter.
Used EV Purchase Rebate from LADWP
In addition to Federal and State possible rebates, LADWP has $$ to share too. (Details here). Quick facts: up to $1500 reimbursed for a used EV purchased within 12 months of applying for this rebate. (EV model must match LADWP approved list.)
Refrigerator Recycling FREE Pick-Up plus Rebate
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts: call the City to take away your old, energy-guzzling refrigerator or freezer (min size 10 cubic feet; max size 32 cubit feet). They recycle it properly. You purchase an Energy Star model replacement. And you earn a $60 rebate.
Turf (Lawn) Replacement Rebate
Sponsored by LADWP. (Details here). Quick facts: max rebate up to $25,000 depending on size of your turf replacement project. Min project size = 250 square feet. Max = 5,000 square feet. Rebate = $5 per square foot.