High energy bills. Old appliances. Air pollution that can be prevented. We’re a group of local organizations working to change that, starting with helping you understand your options.
Discount programs can significantly reduce your PG&E bill if you qualify.
Some programs install new appliances, insulation, or repairs at no cost to income-qualified households. *These aren’t our programs, they’re run by PG&E, MCE, BayREN and others. We list them because knowing they exist is often the hardest part.
Send us a message and we’ll point you toward the programs worth looking into.
Across the Bay Area, people are replacing gas appliances with electric ones, better for their health, and better for the planet. But the upgrades cost money, and the households who would benefit most are often the ones who can’t afford them. The East Contra Costa Healthy Homes Collaborative is a group of local organizations working to change that for income-qualified homes in Pittsburg and Antioch, whether you own or rent.
We spent the past year listening to more than 500 residents about what your homes need. What we heard: energy costs are the biggest strain, and many people want cleaner air at home but don’t know what to do about it.
The Hub is open now. We can point you toward bill discounts that lower what you pay PG&E, a few programs that offer free or low-cost home upgrades if you qualify, and two local training programs for people interested in clean energy work.
What we’re still seeking funding for is our own upgrade program – free heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, solar and battery, and the repairs some homes need before any of it can happen. When that’s running, a trusted local guide will walk each household through the process from start to finish.
Gas stoves and gas water heaters release pollution inside your home, including the kind linked to asthma. In Pittsburg, asthma rates are higher than in 97% of communities in California.
Most homes here run on gas appliances. Many were built decades ago and were never designed to keep outdoor pollution out or indoor pollution from building up.
There are things you can do about it, some of them free or low-cost.
Source: CalEnviroScreen 4.0
If you care for children in your home, the air inside it affects your family and every child you care for.
Family Child Care providers told us that a healthy home means children’s health, safety, and a calm place to work.
We’re designing the Healthy Homes Hub with providers specifically in mind, including scheduling that works around your licensed hours and doesn’t disrupt the spaces you use for care. CocoKids and Healthy & Active Before 5 are both part of our Collaborative , so you may already know us.
Most programs are easier for homeowners, and we know that isn’t fair. Some upgrades need a landlord’s permission; others don’t.
Several of the programs listed above are open to renters, including bill assistance. And the Healthy Homes Hub is being designed so renters can take part in appliance upgrades with a landlord’s consent and tenant protection assurances. We’ll handle that conversation, not you.
We’ll send occasional updates about programs you might qualify for, community events, and when the Healthy Homes Hub opens for applications.
Let us know you are interested so we can keep you informed.
No spam. We won’t share your information unless you ask us to refer you to another program.