California Weatherization Legislation

CALIFORNIA CODES
PUBLIC UTILITES CODE
SECTION 2790

2790. (a) The commission shall require an electrical or gas
corporation to perform home weatherization services for low-income
customers, as determined by the commission under Section 739, if the
commission determines that a significant need for those services
exists in the corporation's service territory, taking into
consideration both the cost effectiveness of the services and the
policy of reducing the hardships facing low-income households.
(b) (1) For purposes of this section, "weatherization" includes,
where feasible, any of the following measures for any dwelling unit:

(A) Attic insulation.
(B) Caulking.
(C) Weatherstripping.
(D) Low flow showerhead.
(E) Waterheater blanket.
(F) Door and building envelope repairs which reduce air
infiltration.
(2) The commission shall direct any electrical or gas corporation
to provide as many of these measures as are feasible for each
eligible low-income dwelling unit.
(c) "Weatherization" may also include other building conservation
measures, energy-efficient appliances, and energy education programs
determined by the commission to be feasible, taking into
consideration both the cost effectiveness of the measures and the
policy of reducing the hardships facing low-income households.

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