Silicon Valley Power offers grants up to $25,000 to eligible Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) to help fund energy efficiency upgrades to common areas of the community development. Improving energy efficiency will help reduce electric bills and can have other non-energy benefits, such as reduced maintenance expenses and better lighting quality.

Eligibility

Homeowner’s Associations served under a D-1 rate schedule with at least 25 dwelling units that are individually metered. HOAs can be made up of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes.

Qualified Projects

Energy efficiency projects that save electric energy may be eligible. Typical projects include upgrading be hardwired lighting fixtures, such as exterior building lights, bollards, and parking lot lights, as well as interior fixtures in common areas such as clubhouses or recreational rooms.

Grant Amount

The maximum funding available for a single project is $25,000. Matching funds of 20% are required.

Funding Timeline

Grant awards will be made twice during the program year to successful applicants.

Applications are due as follows:

• Summer grant period: June 30 of each year
• Winter grant period: December 31 of each year

Apply

Review the complete list of program rules and complete the Energy Efficiency Grant Program for Homeowner’s Associations Application

Please submit completed application forms to:

Attn: Energy Efficiency Grant for Homeowner’s Associations
Silicon Valley Power
881 Martin Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050

You must receive pre-approval of your grant application prior to purchase and installation to be eligible. For questions, email savemoney@siliconvalleypower.com or call 408-615-6650.