Energy Efficiency

A leader in energy efficiency, RHA's work involves the design, implementation and administration of small- and large-scale energy efficiency programs throughout the state of California.

RHA manages all aspects of energy efficiency programs including energy audits, home weatherization, inspections, customer energy education, contractor training, refrigerator replacement and recycling, and furnace repair and replacement as well as direct installation of energy efficient measures.


Since 1979, RHA has managed programs serving millions of consumers. In 2008 alone, RHA has achieved energy savings of over 75 million kWh.


As the prime contractor on federal, state and investor owned utility contracts, RHA ensures its team of over 320 employees and over 75 subcontractors and their employees meet program goals. This team continuously strives to provide clients with innovative and creative programs that reduce the state’s energy demand. Furthermore, our team is fully versed in DEER and E3 energy savings measurements.


Energy Efficiency Accomplishments 2009-2010


PG&E Energy Savings Assistance Program | 2009-2010

2009 GOAL 2009 GOAL ACHIEVED 2009 HIGHLIGHT
90,903 Units 81,334 Units Delivered 17,326 refrigerators
2010 GOAL 2010 ACHIEVED as of 7/15/10 2010 HIGHLIGHT
124,991 Units 64,290 Units Delivered 10,617 refrigerators

 

PG&E Energy Watch Program | 2004-2008

Throughout the City of Fresno, City of Madera, Cities of Merced/Atwater, City of Stockton the Energy Watch team produced 23,391,444 kWh savings during the 2004-2008 period that translates into 147,085,399 pounds of CO2 savings or not burning 7,581,721 gallons of gasoline.


PG&E Energy Fitness Program | 2006-present

Operated north of Sacramento to Eureka

2006-2008 GOAL 2006-2008 GOAL ACHIEVED 2006-2008 HIGHLIGHT
33,442,796 kWh savings 33,450,434 kWh savings Reached 1,603 businesses in 112 communities, 15 counties received energy savings measures at no-cost

SDG&E LIEE Energy Team Program | 2008

ENERGY TEAM 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• 17,802 customers enrolled
• 17,746 homes weatherized
Refrigerator Replacement and Recycling
• 3,277 Energy Star® refrigerators installed
Air Conditioners Replaced
• 486 Energy Star® air conditioners installed
Furnace Repair and Replacement
• 9,725 furnaces inspected
• 1075 furnaces repaired
• 188 furnaces replaced
• 32 water heaters replaced
Energy Efficiency Lighting
• 100,300 CFL installed
• 15,400 CFL fixtures installed

SDG&E Xtreme Energy Makeover, 2008

RHA was thrilled to debut the nation’s first Xtreme Energy Makeover in San Diego on behalf of SDG&E, April 5, 2008. The Xtreme Energy Makeover took an existing home, and transformed it into a modern example of extreme energy efficiency, demonstrating a host of opportunities for homes, especially those built before 1979. A series of four Open House events featured many energy-saving products throughout the home such as: solar energy, new high- technology windows, new Energy Star® appliances, a tankless and solar water heater, a whole house fan, energy-saving pool pump, energy-efficient lighting, a new HVAC unit, water conservation measures, and many more energy conservation features.


SoCal Gas and Southwest Gas

PROGRAM 2008 UNITS COMPLETED
Southwest Gas 889
   
SoCalGas/DAP
ARRProgram 8,450
Weatherization Program 11,559
Re-Assessment 1,439
Title 24 97
SoCalGas Rebate 8,013