Do you want a free efficiency assessment of your home and installation of free energy and water-saving measures? Then call 510-665-1501 ext. 10 to reserve your FREE Green House Call or sign up here:
Your CYES Green House Call with our friendly and professional youth Energy Specialists will consist of:
- A walk through of the house with the client; looking for energy saving opportunities
- Replacing all incandescent bulbs with FREE energy-saving compact fluorescent versions (which use about a 1/4 of the energy!)
- Installing FREE high-efficiency faucet aerators and showerheads (all the pressure without the water waste!)
- Inspecting all toilets for efficiency and leaks
- Checking the attic insulation of the home
- Installing a FREE retractable clothesline to reduce dryer use or a FREE power strip to reduce phantom load from electronic devices
- Installing FREE Hot Water Pipe Insulation
- Providing an energy and water conservation education
- Emailing a customized report to the client after the CYES appointment
You'll start saving from the moment they step through the door.
After your green house call we'll even let you know about other rebates and free programs, including in-depth services like bill discounts, weatherization, attic insulation, and more. We'll help guide you to the government and utility programs that match your qualifications.
The date we'll be able to visit your home depends on the Bay Area city you live in. Refer to the chart below to find your area!
Area |
Service Dates in 2013 |
Antioch |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Berkeley |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Dublin |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Emeryville |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Fremont |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available)) |
Hayward |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Marin County |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Oakland |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Pleasanton |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Richmond |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Union City |
Jul 2nd – Aug 8th, T-F, 11am-5pm (limited 6pm appts available) |
Residents outside of these cities (but within the immediate surrounding area) are welcome to sign up for a green house call - we are happy to visit you, availability and schedule permitting.
The visit will take thirty minutes to two hours, depending on the size of your home. Fill in the form above and we will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Our staff are professionally-trained youth living in your community. Our programs educate our employees in energy awareness and technical skills while providing them jobs in the green sector. That means that by taking advantage of our free services, you're also helping your community.
Our CYES Youth Energy Specialists work as pairs: one adult, aged 18 to 22, and one youth, aged 15 to 17. We are an accredited green employer with full worker's compensation and general liability insurances.
To learn more about the youth employment side of the CYES program, click here.
Call 510-665-1501 ext. 10 to book your appointment.
This video explains the Green House Call service
Do I qualify for a GHC?
You need to live in the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa or Marin, and receive your energy from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. That's all! You don't need to own the home - we serve both HOMEOWNERS and RENTERS alike because we make no structural alterations that require a landlord's permission.
Coming to install a retractable clothesline for you!
who's paying for this?
An energy reduction program of the California Public Utilities Commission (funded by a surcharge on your utility bills and administered by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company) is paying for this. Your local water district and city government are also chipping in...and of course, we accept donations from the committed public: individuals like you who want to help us hire more youth and save more resources!
Replacing old light bulbs with CFLs
What are CFLs?
Compact fluorescent lights contain electronics, much like your cellphone. They also contain tiny amounts of powdered mercury. They're as safe as other electrical equipment, and contain less chemicals than the average household battery.
To use these bulbs safely, remember two things:
When they burn out, don't toss them in the trash can. Save them and recycle them - your local recycling center has a free drop off box for them, as do many hardware and department stores, including IKEA, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Home Depot. Anywhere you can take batteries or used electronics for disposal, you can drop off a used bulb.
If you break a bulb, children or pregnant women should not participate in the cleanup. Let the area air out for a few minutes, then mop up the broken pieces with a wet paper towel, which picks up the chemicals (don't brush them up into the air with a broom). Then put the broken pieces and the paper towel into a ziploc bag and save them for recycling.