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 Do you need to replace your gas furnace or water heater soon? Learn why switching to an efficient electric-powered heat pump for water heating and/or space heating and cooling can help save energy, improve indoor air quality, and be more environmentally friendly. The County of Marin Sustainability Team is hosting two free resident-focused webinars that will cover how heat pumps work, what to consider before installation, funding programs to help you pay for your project, and the local regulatory landscape.
Dates and RSVP links:
- Heat Pump Water Heaters, Wednesday, February 26 from 6pm to 7:30pm, RSVP here.
- Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, Wednesday, March 5 from 6pm to 7:30pm, RSVP here.
 Have you wanted to test out induction cooking before investing in a new induction cooktop for your home? Now you can check out a portable induction hob at your Marin County Free Library branch!
Each induction hob loaner kit comes with an induction hob and instruction sheet. Please fill out the survey (QR code located on instruction sheet) to tell us how your experience went, and send us pictures of what you cooked! We might post those on our @marinsustainability Facebook/Instagram account.
You can also borrow an induction loaner kit that comes with induction compatible pots and pans through PG&E’s Induction Cooktop Loaner Program.
 Save Energy, Save Money - It’s Easier Than You Think to Conserve Energy!
Small, simple steps can make a big difference in reducing energy waste and cutting costs. Start with a DIY home energy assessment: let in natural warmth by opening south-facing curtains during the day, unplug unused appliances, switch to energy-efficient LED lights, cover drafty windows, seal leaks around doors and windows, lower your thermostat at night or when you're away, and set your water heater to 120°F.
These actions not only save energy but also begin to move your home toward a low-carbon, electrified future. PG&E customers can take advantage of HomeIntel, a free program offering personalized plans and expert coaching to save even more. For additional resources and energy-saving tips, check out Fall and Winter Tips Energy Saving Tips.
Utility Bill Assistance
Community Action Marin is the local administrator for the federally funded Low Income Home energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Income-eligible residents are encouraged to apply for bill pay and home efficiency upgrade assistance.
 Spring cleaning is right around the corner. With all the incentive programs available, 2025 is a great year to add home efficiency projects to your spring cleaning checklist.
One way you can start is getting a Home Energy Score. Each Home Energy Score provides a 1 to 10 "score" for your home that tells you how efficient your house is compared to similar-sized homes. It also comes with a custom recommendation list from your Home Score Assessor so you can prioritize projects.
BayREN provides a $200 rebate for each Home Energy Score in Marin, which can help cover the cost of an assessment.
Home Energy Score provides a roadmap for home efficiency and electrification projects and can help you accomplish your 2025 home energy goals.
 Are you a Marin home renter or owner ready to make a difference?
Resilient Neighborhoods offers a fun and engaging, no-cost Climate Action Workshop multiplying the power of individual action and collective impact. In this online workshop, you'll start by forming a supportive Climate Action Team. Then, you will take steps to reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and create a safer home and community. Plus, each participant will create a personalized Climate Action Plan and receive years of free ongoing support to make that plan a reality!
Spring teams kick off on:
- Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. or
- Wednesday, April 2, at 4:30 p.m.
Sign up today, and let’s work together for a cleaner, healthier planet. 🌱💚
 If you are in the market for a heat pump water heater or heat pump for space heating/cooling, you can potentially take advantage of the statewide rebate programs TECH and HEEHRA.
TECH and HEEHRA are incentive programs that are available across California. For this reason, funding levels and program availability can be volatile. You can monitor funding levels for the Northern California region, income bracket specific programs, and project type, on the TECH Clean CA inventive budget report. You can also sign up for updates from TECH.
Since HEEHRA and TECH are both contractor driven programs, make sure to ask your contractor what is currently available and what you qualify for. You can search for TECH/HEEHRA participating contractors on the Switch is On website.
Marin residents can also take advantage of the county-run Electrify Marin rebate program for gas-to-heat pump and gas cooking-to-induction projects.
 The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM), Zero Waste Marin, and Sparkl are have launched the Farmers Market reusables pilot program at the Thursday AIM Marketing located in the VMA parking lot.
How to participate:
- Ask for your food in a reusable item at participating vendors
- Return items at designated collection stations
- Visit the Sparkl booth for more info and to collect your deposit if applicable
 Now is a fantastic time to support your community in transitioning to electric vehicles! Ride and Drive Clean's Winter EV Discount Campaign is offering incredible savings of up to $28,500 on four popular EVs, making it easier than ever for residents to drive electric.
In addition, the Clean Vehicle Credit, the federal tax credit for EVs, is still available, allowing residents to save $7,500 or more on select new EVs, whether they’re purchasing or leasing. The best part? This credit is stackable with our Discount Campaign and is available as an immediate, up-front rebate—no need to wait for tax season!
 Marin’s coastlines, forests, and communities are interconnected—protecting one protects us all. Climate Action Starts Locally—Be Part of the Solution at marinclimateaction.org Join MarinCAN in the fight for Marin’s future.
Whether you're a resident, business owner, or community member, we all have a role to play in tackling climate change. Our home, our health, and our future depend on it. Take action with MarinCAN today—because together, we can make a difference.
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