Solvang residents may be able to take advantage of free home-energy assessments, group discounts, cash rebates and low-interest financing for home energy efficiency upgrades as part of the 50 Home Challenge.
The 50 Home Challenge is a joint initiative of the Santa Barbara County’s emPower Central Coast program and the nonprofit CHERP (Community Home Energy Retrofit Project) aimed at engaging an entire community and retrofitting 50 single-family homes to make them more energy efficient.
The 50 Home Challenge community kickoff event begins at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Solvang City Hall, 1644 Oak St.