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Browse the free tools below and see if you qualify to start reducing energy waste, saving money, and improving comfort.

Smart Home Technology

Smart home technology uses internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems like lighting and heating. This allows you to reduce energy waste, save money, and have control even when you’re away from home.

On a time-of-use (TOU) rate? Use smart technology to reduce usage during peak hours to save even more money and lower emissions

Smart Thermostats

A smart thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled device that automatically adjusts heating and cooling temperature settings in your home for optimal performance. Learn more.

ecobee3 lite Thermostat

Google Nest Thermostat E

Please note: The smart thermostat offering is only available to households with central air conditioning systems. In addition, renters may be asked to seek approval from their landlord or property manager.

Smart Power Strip

A smart power strip looks like your average power strip, but you can control it (and each individual outlet) with a smart device or a voice assistant. It works to reduce your power usage by shutting down power to products that go into standby mode.

Emberstrip 8AV+

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the San José Home Appliance Savings Program, participants (i.e., the PG&E account holder) must meet all of the following criteria:

Be a San José Clean Energy customer
- SJCE is the default electric generation service provider for San José residents. Most customers were enrolled in 2019, and rooftop solar customers were enrolled in 2020 and 2021.
- Check your most recent PG&E bill and look for “SJCE electric generation charges” to check if you are an active customer.
- If you are not sure of your account status or need help, contact CustomerService@sanjosecleanenergy.org or call 833-432-2454
Live in a single-family home
For the purpose of the Program, a single-family home is defined as “a free-standing residential building.” Single-family homes are designed to be used as a single-dwelling unit with one owner or tenant. For specifics, read our FAQ below.
Live in one of the program’s qualifying neighborhoods OR meet the income guidelines
- Use this online lookup tool to check if you live in a qualifying neighborhood. Click on the magnifying glass to search for your address.
- If you don’t qualify based on your address, check if you meet the program’s income guidelines as defined below. Learn more about these income guidelines in our FAQ section below. Tip: If you are enrolled in the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program, you meet the income guidelines

Household size	Minimum annual income	Maximum annual income
1	$27,180	$54,360
2	$36,620	$73,240
3	$46,061	$92,120
4	$55,501	$111,000
5	$64,941	$129,880
6	$74,381	$148,760
7	$83,821	$167,640
8	$93,261	$186,520

Terms and Conditions

Get Started

Step 1
Determine if you are eligible.
Review the eligibility requirements above and the terms and conditions.
If you find you are not eligible for our program, don’t worry! You may qualify for rebates on appliances, smart thermostats, insulation, and other saving measures from BayREN and PG&E that do not have income limits.
Step 2
Fill out the program interest form.
If you are eligible for the offer, you can place an order directly in the form below.
Step 3
Look out for a shipping notification from Franklin Energy.
You’ll receive a free product order confirmation via your preferred method, email or text.
Step 4
Receive and install your product(s) - enjoy the energy-saving benefits!

Our Partners

Franklin Energy

Franklin Energy is this Home Appliance Program implementer. Franklin Energy verifies program eligibility, manages discount codes, issues rebates, communicates application status, and provides customer service for inquiries related to the program. Franklin Energy works with utilities, municipalities, and cooperatives to deliver energy efficiency and grid optimization programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be a homeowner to get the smart plug or thermostat?

No, you do not need to be a homeowner. Renters can qualify for this program if they are the PG&E account holder for the property.

For the smart thermostat offering, tenants will need to attest that they received permission from their landlord or property owner to qualify.

How do I confirm that I’m an SJCE customer?

SJCE has been the default electric generation service provider for all San José residents since February 2019. Rooftop solar customers were enrolled in 2020 and 2021. We notify all customers of their enrollment.

Check your most recent PG&E bill and look for “SJCE electric generation charges” to check if you are an active customer.

If you are not sure of your account status or need help, contact CustomerService@sanjosecleanenergy.org.

How do you define a single-family home?

For the purpose of the Program, a single-family home is defined as “a free-standing residential building.” Single-family homes are designed to be used as a single-dwelling unit with one owner or tenant.

Apartments, condominiums, and master-metered mobile homes are not eligible to participate in the program. You may live in a master-metered mobile home if you do not receive an individual electric bill for your mobile home.

Apartments and condominiums may qualify for BayREN’s and PG&E’s energy efficiency programs.

What is a disadvantaged community?

Disadvantaged communities as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are the areas throughout California that most suffer from a combination of economic, health, and environmental burdens. These burdens include poverty, high unemployment, air and water pollution, the presence of hazardous wastes as well as high incidence of asthma and heart disease. Learn more on the CPUC’s website.

In SJCE’s San José Home Appliance Savings Program, customers who live in qualifying neighborhoods are eligible for the program. Qualifying neighborhoods score in the top 75th percentile of disadvantaged communities in California. Enter your address into this map to see if you live in a disadvantaged community.

Can more than one person in a household qualify for the program?

No, the program is limited to one person per household. Only the PG&E account holder can participate in the program.

Where do I find installation instructions for my smart thermostat or smart strip?

Embertec Smart Power Strip

Google Nest E Smart Thermostat

ecobee3lite Smart Thermostat

Who can I go to with program questions?

Our program partners Franklin Energy are happy to help: call 510.740.9005 or email SJCEappliance@franklinenergy.com.

Is this a limited-time program?

SJCE will administer this program through December 31, 2024, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Models and incentives may vary during this time.

What are the program terms and conditions?

View program terms, conditions, and requirements.

I don’t live in a qualifying neighborhood or meet the income guidelines. What energy efficiency programs are available for me?

You may qualify for BayREN’s and PG&E’s energy efficiency programs.

BayREN’s Home+ program offers a free energy audit and rebates on insulation, air sealing, ducts, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops/ranges, heat pumps for space heating/cooling, heat pump dryers, and high-efficiency air conditioners to single-family homeowners in the Bay Area whose home was built in 2016 or earlier.

PG&E offers rebates on smart thermostats and heat pump water heaters to all households until November 1, 2022 and free refrigerators, insulation, weatherproofing, efficient light bulbs, caulking, and furnace and water heater repair or replacement for CARE customers.

I don’t live in a single-family home. What programs are available for me?

Apartments and condominiums may qualify for BayREN’s and PG&E’s energy efficiency programs.

I opted out of SJCE but I want to participate in the program. How do I re-enroll?

If you opted out before starting service with SJCE or within the first 60 days of service, you may easily re-enroll on our website or by phone at (833) 432-2454. If you opted out after the first 60 days of service with SJCE, you’re required to stay with PG&E for one year before returning to SJCE.

Depending on your meter read date and bill cycle, your SJCE enrollment may not be effective immediately. Our customer service team will let you know when you can expect to be an active SJCE customer eligible for the San José Home Appliance Savings Program.

If you opted out after the first 60 days of SJCE service and have not yet reached the 1-year mark, we’re sorry but you are not eligible to re-enroll at this time. You may qualify for BayREN’s and PG&E’s energy efficiency programs.

How is this program funded?

This program is funded by Public Purpose funds collected on electricity customer bills that are allocated to utilities by the California Public Utilities Commission. In addition, the San José City Council allocated $500,000 from federal relief funds to support this program.

What is modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)? How do I calculate it or find it on my tax return?

Typically, your MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) and AGI (adjusted gross income) are close in value to one another. Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) refers to your adjusted gross income (AGI) after factoring in certain allowable deductions and tax penalties.

Learn more about MAGI and how to calculate it. You can also consult a tax professional.

Free Smart Power Strip and Thermostat

Exclusive offer from your local energy provider.

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Smart Thermostats

Smart Power Strip

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