How to Apply to the REACH Program

The Renter's Energy and Cooling/Heating (REACH) Program offers free appliances for income-qualified Santa Monica renters to improve in-home comfort and safety.

Santa Monicans can feel the impacts of climate change, with hotter temperatures increasingly common in our historically temperate climate. Most older buildings were not built with sufficient insulation or HVAC systems to maintain comfortable indoor air temperatures during the hotter and longer heat waves that are becoming the norm each year. 

Renters often have limited options to address these challenges compared to homeowners, which is why the Office of Sustainability & the Environment (OSE) is offering free portable heat pump HVAC units to income-qualified renters in Santa Monica (while funds last). In addition to heat pumps, air purifiers and portable battery storage systems are also available to help improve indoor air quality and to provide temporary backup power in the event of an emergency. Funding is provided by the Clean Power Alliance Innovation Award Program, and program partners include The Energy Coalition and Sustainable Works. 

How does this work?

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the income requirements for this program. You can do so by providing any of the following:

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Continue the Process:

  1. Check eligibilty

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    Review eligibility requirements and the Appliance Catalog to learn more about the program offerings (Spanish version here).

  2. Submit application

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    Submit your application in English or Spanish. Paper copies of the application are also available at the City Hall front desk and the Park Center Building at Virginia Avenue Park. 

  3. Confirm appliance selection and delivery details, then complete survey

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    If you are selected, a representative from Sustainable Works will reach out to you to confirm your appliance selection and delivery details. You will also be asked to complete a brief survey and authorize the sharing of your utility data. You are responsible for ensuring that someone is available to receive your delivery. 

  4. Track your order

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    Once your items have shipped, you’ll receive an email with shipping information to track your order.

  5. Receive your order

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    Once your order has been delivered, we’ll be in touch to ensure you received your items and to see if you need any assistance in setting them up or using them.

  6. Follow-up survey

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    Several months after you receive your appliance, you'll receive a follow-up survey to complete. This will provide valuable information to understand how the appliances are working and how the program can be improved in future rounds.