Cuyama Home Energy
Retrofit Program
(CHERP)
Are you a Cuyama resident looking to make energy-efficient home improvements? Blue Sky Center, in partnership with Santa Barbara County, is offering the CHERP program to provide customer support and partial funding for upgrades on 20 Cuyama Valley homes.
Potential Projects:
Heat Pump Water Heater
Electric Panel Upgrade
Heat Pump | Heating and Cooling System
Solar and Battery System
Home Insulation
There are regional, state, and federal incentives available for home improvement including heat pump systems, solar and battery installations, and home insulation. An additional $2,500 per home is available to help reduce project costs for Cuyama residents that work with CHERP enrolled contractors. Cuyama residents enrolled in utility CARE or FERA discounted utility rates may access an additional $5,000 towards these projects for a total of up to $7,500 through the CHERP program. Discover how you can improve your home while lowering costs with support from Blue Sky Center and Santa Barbara County.
Process - How
Cuyama Resident Journey:
Step 1: Resident completes Interest Form
Step 2: County contacts resident discuss project options
Step 3: County connects Contractor with Resident
Step 4: Contractor presents discounted or free project options to Resident
Step 5: Resident signs incentive paperwork
Step 6: Project is completed by Contractor
The County is available throughout the process to answer questions.
Contact:
Julianna Joss, County of Santa Barbara Sustainability Division’s Energy Program Specialist, 805-696-0144, jjoss@countyofsb.org