EB1cExpand access to home weatherization and energy assistance programs, prioritizing low-income and non-English-speaking households.

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CAAP Action Description

Increase accessibility to home weatherization and energy assistance programs, focusing outreach efforts on low-income and non-English-speaking households to ensure widespread access to these programs.

Tasks

What are we doing?

2026
Continue distribution of weatherization kits and HES Assessments.

What has been done?

04/01/2025
Launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP), which includes the Home Energy Score (HES) Pilot Program, Weatherization Program, and Valley Clean Energy's Electric Advisors Program.
02/28/2025
Began implementation of targeted bilingual outreach through digital and physical platforms.

Status of Implementation
In April 2025, the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP) Program launched, which includes the Home Energy Score (HES) Pilot Program, Weatherization Program, Valley Clean Energy's Electric Advisors Program, and the CAO's Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. The YEP program is supported by two community-based partners, De Colores Resource Center and Cool Davis). With the help of our CBOs, the YEP program passed out over 150 kits, completed 5 HES assessments, and hosted our first Energy and Resilience Fair (Esparto) in 2025. The YEP Program will continue its outreach push for kits and HES scores throughout 2026.

Responsible parties

Existing Policy/Plan
Yolo Energy Partnership Programs: Administers housing-related assistance for low-income residents.
California Dept. of Community Services & Development Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Provides energy assistance and weatherization services to income-qualified households.
Phase
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EB1cExpand access to home weatherization and energy assistance programs, prioritizing low-income and non-English-speaking households.

Progress

CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What are we doing?

Continue distribution of weatherization kits and HES Assessments.

What has been done?

Launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP), which includes the Home Energy Score (HES) Pilot Program, Weatherization Program, and Valley Clean Energy's Electric Advisors Program.

Began implementation of targeted bilingual outreach through digital and physical platforms.

Status of Implementation

Responsible parties

Existing Policy/Plan

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Mitigation, Adaptation or Crosscutting

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CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What are we doing?

Continue distribution of weatherization kits and HES Assessments.

What has been done?

Launched the Yolo Energy Partnership (YEP), which includes the Home Energy Score (HES) Pilot Program, Weatherization Program, and Valley Clean Energy's Electric Advisors Program.

Began implementation of targeted bilingual outreach through digital and physical platforms.

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Mitigation, Adaptation or Crosscutting