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Weatherization Cash Grant Program
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The Weatherization Cash Grant Program is for Alameda Power & Telecom (Alameda P&T) customers with electric heat. Alameda P&T pays 80% of the cost of weatherization. You or your landlord pay 20%.

Program Guidelines

  • You must be an Alameda P&T customer.
  • The primary source of heat must be permanently installed electric heat (at least 70%).
  • The first priority measure is adding insulation. Other measures will be approved only if insulation can be added.
  • The maximum grant for a single family, duplex, or triplex is $960 per unit.
  • The maximum grant for a multi-family (four or more units) dwelling is $480 per unit.
  • The Do-It-Yourself Cash Grant Option pays up to 70% of the materials cost for weatherization. All work must be approved by Alameda P&T and meet safety and quality guidelines.
  • You must complete and send in a Weatherization Cash Grant Application Form.
  • If you are a tenant, your landlord or property manager must sign your application and contract.
  • If you are interested in a free energy audit of your home, call Alameda P&T at 510.748.3947.

How to Participate

  • Fill out the application form and send it to:
    Energy Management Coordinator
    Alameda Power & Telecom
    P.O. Box H
    Alameda, CA 94501
  • Call any contractor on the current Pre-approved Weatherization Contractor List and request a free bid. You may call as many contractors as you want.
  • Alameda P&T may require a pre-installation energy audit.
  • Choose a pre-approved weatherization contractor and sign a contract with him/her. The contract must state the measures and "This contract is not valid until approved by Alameda P&T." The contractor will send the signed contract to Alameda P&T.
  • Alameda P&T will approved or disapprove the contract within 14 days and notify the contractor.
  • The contractor will sent up an appointment with you and do the installation.
  • Alameda P&T will inspect the installation.
  • When the installation is approved, Alameda P&T will pay the contractor 80%. The contractor will bill you or the landlord for the remaining 20%.

If you need more information, please call 510.748.3947.