When Torquil and Jessie McIntosh found their London home it was completely unmodernised — save for some electrical work it had barely been touched for a century. “There were sinks in the bedrooms, an outside loo and no extensions,” says Jessie, “so we saw that as a blank slate”.
The couple met in 2001 while working at Future Systems, the innovative design office founded in 1979 by neo-futuristic Czech architect Jan Kaplický. Jessie worked on the firm’s award-winning design for Selfridges in Birmingham, before setting up her own practice. Torquil, meanwhile, co-founded Sybarite, a global design studio specialising in luxury retail, in 2002.
“What Torquil and I have always been interested in is taking something that is of an era and then adding to it, but retaining some of the qualities that represent it as it was,” says Jessie.
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The original Victorian staircase, sandblasted and oiled, remains the spine of the building
In 2009 — the same year, coincidentally, that Future Systems finally closed its doors — the couple bought a Victorian terraced house in Brackenbury Village, west London, a family home where they could raise their children. Together they gutted and reconstructed the property almost from scratch. The house is in a conservation area, so both facades had to be kept intact and they were not allowed to raise the height of the building.
The renovation work uncovered many issues, not the least of which was that the rear facade of the house was separating from the rest of the property: “We took it down brick by brick, kept all the bricks in the back garden in piles, and then rebuilt it using those bricks,” says Jessie.
The influence of Future Systems and Sybarite are visible in the renovation, with the design duo making almost everything bespoke. Architecturally, though, the couple respected the Victorian heritage of the building. “We retained the original staircase which became the Victorian spine running through the property.” They sandblasted and oiled the staircase so it would appear stripped back, complementing the pared-back look of Calacatta Carrara marble in the bathrooms and birch plywood in the bedrooms.
A bright yellow kitchen is one of several bursts of colour in the deliberately muted colour scheme
Modern sash windows replaced the ailing originals, and fireplaces were kept but the flues were lined with double-skinned stainless steel — designed and made by the couple themselves, naturally. “That whole idea of the house breathing is the way the Victorians would have had it,” says Jessie of the fireplace update.
With a muted colour scheme as a foundation, the couple then added accents of colour. A bright yellow kitchen breathes sunshine into the space, with units imported from Sybarite’s suppliers in Italy. Clutter is kept at bay thanks to magnetic shelves that can move around on the kitchen’s backboard.
Statement furniture such as the Tufty-Time sofa (final picture, below) and the “shuttlecock” dining table (main picture, top), made of glass-reinforced plastic also stand out against the neutral walls. “The table looks like it’s floating, like it’s defying gravity.”
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The birch plywood bedroom manages to squeeze in a super-king-size bed plus en suite bathroom and storage
Unlike Sybarite’s projects that focus on retail and hospitality, the aim here was to create a family home. At the top of the house, with a view over the gardens, the couple designed what Jessie calls their “grown-up oasis” — a master bedroom inspired by the interior of a yacht. “It really was a question of fitting everything in like a jigsaw puzzle.” They successfully utilised every inch of space, managing to squeeze a super-king-size bed into the eaves, plus a huge en suite bathroom and enough storage for all their clothes.
Folding doors blur the boundary between inside and outside space at lower ground floor level
On the lower ground floor they installed plenty of storage for the children’s toys and bifold doors between the family room and garden to open up the space. But adults need their toys too: the couple created an underground wine cellar with capacity for 2,000 bottles that is accessed from the kitchen via a hatch in the floor — with hooks designed by them. “I can lift it in the middle of a party with heels on,” says Jessie. She’s had the practice after all. “We’ve had so many dinner parties down there.”
But what will they miss the most when they move out? “For us, the master bedroom is pretty special.”
The Aldensley Road property is on sale for £1.8mn through Savills
The Man Behind the Confession: What Happened to Dr. Jerome Oziel, the Menendez Brothers’ Therapist?
In the annals of American crime, few cases have captivated the public as deeply as the Menendez murders. Lyle and Erik Menendez’s brutal killing of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, shocked the nation and turned into one of the most highly publicized criminal trials of the early 1990s. Now, with Netflix’s latest release, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the chilling details of this family tragedy are once again under scrutiny. Beyond the brothers and their victims, there was another key figure who played a dramatic role in shaping the Menendez narrative: Dr. Jerome Oziel, Erik’s therapist. Oziel’s presence in the case, from the confessions to the courtroom, remains an essential—if controversial—part of this story. Here’s a closer look at Oziel’s relationship with the Menendez brothers, his impact on the case, and what has become of him today.
Jerome Oziel
The Confession: Did Erik Menendez Admit the Murder to Oziel?
Dr. Jerome Oziel’s association with the Menendez brothers began in 1988, when the family turned to him after Lyle and Erik were caught burglarizing homes in Calabasas, California. Jose and Kitty Menendez sought help for their troubled sons, hoping Oziel could address what they viewed as signs of delinquency. For a time, Erik saw Oziel as his therapist, confiding in him. But the relationship took a dark and pivotal turn after the murder of the Menendez parents in August 1989.
On Halloween of that year, Erik, who was clearly struggling with the weight of his actions, reached out to Oziel with an urgent request for a session. According to court records, they met at Oziel’s Bedford Drive office in Beverly Hills. The session extended beyond the confines of the office, spilling into the surrounding streets as they took a walk in a nearby park. There, Erik confessed to the murders, describing the planning, the execution, and the fabricated alibi he and his brother had constructed.
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Oziel documented the confession meticulously, detailing how Erik recounted the crime and the reasons behind it. In dictated notes from this session, Oziel later described how Erik had revealed “in detail the planning and execution of the crime, including (the brothers’) fabricated alibi defense.” This confession would become central to the case against the brothers. Not long after, on November 2, both Lyle and Erik met with Oziel to discuss the motive behind the murder of their parents, diving into the psychological and emotional factors that led them to such a horrific act.
One critical decision Oziel made was to record a December 11 session with the brothers, creating an audio record of their discussions. This tape would prove both invaluable and controversial, and it became the subject of a prolonged legal dispute over its admissibility in court. Oziel’s recordings and notes would play a decisive role in the brothers’ prosecution, as well as in the public’s understanding of the gruesome crime.
The Tapes: How Oziel’s Recordings Influenced the Case
The recordings Oziel made of the Menendez brothers’ confessions became a flashpoint in the legal proceedings. In March 1990, a dramatic turn of events took place when Judalon Smyth, a former patient of Oziel and a woman with whom he was having an affair, approached the authorities and disclosed the existence of these tapes. This bombshell revelation led to the tapes being seized by law enforcement, and shortly thereafter, the Menendez brothers were arrested.
The legal battle that followed centered on whether the recordings were admissible in court, with the defense arguing that they were protected under therapist-patient confidentiality. The question reached the California Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled in August 1992 that two out of four tapes were indeed admissible. This decision was instrumental in the trial, providing evidence that supported the prosecution’s case and giving insight into the brothers’ motives and mindset at the time of the killings.
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Oziel’s role in the trial was complicated and contentious. During the first trial, he testified as a key witness for the prosecution, describing Erik’s confession in vivid detail. However, Oziel’s credibility was subjected to a grueling cross-examination that focused largely on his personal life, including his affair with Smyth. This affair cast a shadow over his testimony, with the defense attempting to depict him as an unreliable and compromised witness whose own conduct undermined his professional ethics.
By the time of the second trial, Oziel’s direct involvement had waned—he did not testify. However, the tape recordings he had made were still played in court, cementing his influence in the case even in his absence. The recordings, along with the complex web of personal and professional conflicts that surrounded Oziel, left an indelible mark on the Menendez case, turning him into one of its most controversial figures.
Life After the Trial: Oziel’s Fall from Grace and New Beginnings
The fallout from the Menendez trial took a heavy toll on Dr. Oziel’s professional life. In 1997, the California Board of Psychology moved to revoke his license, citing several ethical violations, including breaches of patient confidentiality and allegations of inappropriate relationships with female patients. Oziel denied the accusations, maintaining that the revocation of his license was not related to any wrongdoing. In a statement given in 2017, he claimed, “I did not surrender my license due to the accusation, which implies I gave up my practice because I did things alleged in the original accusation. … No agency ever found I did a thing that was improper or wrong.”
Oziel suggested that his decision to step away from clinical psychology was motivated by a new career opportunity. He relocated to another state and focused on a business venture that he described as “highly lucrative,” eventually leaving behind the world of therapy in which he had once thrived. This shift marked a significant departure from his earlier life in Beverly Hills, where he had been a recognized figure in psychological circles, specializing in phobias and sex-related disorders, and had even taught at the University of Southern California.
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Today, Oziel resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he has reinvented himself as a marital mediator, going by the name Jerry Oziel. He now works at the Marital Mediation Center, where he applies his expertise in psychology to help couples resolve conflicts in their marriages without resorting to divorce. The center’s mission focuses on conflict resolution as an alternative to separation, offering couples a chance to repair their relationships through structured dialogue and mediation.
Despite his changed life and new career path, the shadow of the Menendez case continues to follow Oziel. The Netflix documentary on the Menendez brothers, released in October 2024, revisits his role in the case. Although he declined to participate in the documentary, his impact on the story remains undeniable. His involvement as the therapist who first heard Erik Menendez’s confession transformed him into a central—and polarizing—figure in the Menendez saga.
Where Is Dr. Jerome Oziel Now?
Though Dr. Jerome Oziel no longer holds a license to practice psychology, he has continued to leverage his background in human behavior. Now known as Jerry Oziel, he has focused on helping couples navigate marital issues. In Albuquerque, he lives a quieter life, removed from the high-profile cases that defined his earlier career.
Oziel’s academic journey began at Arizona State University, where he received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1972. Following stints in South Carolina and eventually California, he established himself as a psychologist in Beverly Hills, becoming known for his work on phobias and sex-related disorders. His career was on a successful trajectory until the Menendez case thrust him into a maelstrom of media attention, ethical scrutiny, and ultimately, professional ruin.
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The Menendez case remains one of the most haunting and complex trials in American criminal history, and Oziel’s role in it has ensured that his name remains intertwined with the story. As new audiences revisit the case, Oziel’s contributions—and controversies—continue to provoke questions about the limits of confidentiality, the ethics of therapy, and the personal toll of high-profile legal battles. In this way, Dr. Jerome Oziel remains a specter in the saga of the Menendez family, his influence etched into the legacy of a case that has gripped the American public for decades.
The UK must “rebuild relations” with the EU “while respecting the decision of the British people” who voted to leave in 2016, the Bank of England’s governor will say later.
Andrew Bailey’s Mansion House speech to investors will mark some of his strongest comments yet on Brexit, saying one of its consequences has been weaker trade.
He has previously avoided commenting on the topic because of the Bank’s independence from Westminster politics.
“As a public official, I take no position on Brexit per se,” he will say. “But I do have to point out consequences.”
Mr Bailey will say the changed relationship with the EU has “weighed” on the economy.
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“The impact on trade seems to be more in goods than services… But it underlines why we must be alert to and welcome opportunities to rebuild relations while respecting the decision of the British people.”
Mr Bailey will also say the UK should not focus “just on the effects of Brexit”, warning about the “broader fragmentation of the global economy”.
His Brexit comments go much further than he previously has on the topic. Last November, he said the decision had “led to a reduction in the openness of the UK economy”.
Assessing the impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU on the economy has been tricky given the multiple economic shocks in recent years.
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The Office for Budget Responsibility and other independent analysts estimate the economy is 4% smaller over the past 15 years as a result.
Goods trade, especially in food and farm exports, has been especially hit by the imposition of new trade barriers. Trade in services, such as banking, has done better than expected, however.
Spain’s Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo told the BBC: “We need to be positive here and optimistic that a better deal can be actually closed on that front.”
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A UK government spokesperson said: “We are committed to resetting our relationship with our European partners… and improving our trade and investment relationship.”
Mr Bailey’s speech will go on to address the wider UK economy and its lack of growth.
“Bottom line, it’s not a good story,” he will say, describing how productivity has fallen since the 2008 economic crash and has not recovered since.
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He will explain that the UK is not alone in having this problem, which he says also affects other parts of Europe, but notes that the US has “a better story to tell”.
Mr Bailey will also echo Reeves’ concern that the UK pension system is “fragmented” and requires “heavy lifting” to fix it.
Tesco’s 2024 Christmas Advert reflects on the effects of loss during the festive period
As the Christmas ads start rolling, most of us begin to start getting into the festive spirit – and we also tend to shed a tear or two.
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John Lewis has become well-known for its emotional and heartwarming Christmas adverts.
But the real tear-jerker this year isn’t the usual suspect, with some people saying Tesco‘s three minute advert is far better than the John Lewis Campaign.
The ad follows a man called Gary who is trying to navigate Christmas while mourning the loss of his grandmother.
It touches on how the festive period can cause conflicting emotions for many people who are missing a loved one.
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The soundtrack for the ad is Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz, and it opens with Gary visiting his grandfather, then pans to a flashback of him visiting his late nan.
He gets up to leave, and at the door his grandfather hands him a packet of Tesco gingerbread men.
Taking a bite of one of the biscuits, Gary’s world transforms into a magical Christmas landscape where sugary treats burst out of every corner.
But when he thinks about the absence of his grandmother, his festive dreamland begins to crumble.
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So, Gary decides to rekindle a Christmas tradition he had with his grandmother by sitting with his grandfather and building a gingerbread house.
The pair are seen to “rebuild” their lives after the loss, as the ad finishes with the entire family sitting down and having Christmas dinner together.
The table spread features glimpses of Tesco’s festive range including a turkey and pigs in blankets.
John Lewis Christmas advert 2024 – tearjerker ad with iconic 90s song as sister desperately searches to find perfect gift
Becky Brock, group customer director at Tesco, said: “We want our Christmas campaign to connect people with the joy of moments that help feed our Christmas spirit and showcase how Tesco can help you do just that.
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“We appreciate that even if you love Christmas, there can be little things that eat away at your Christmas spirit as well as things that help to feed it.”
People went crazy for the short film on social media, celebrating its ability to connect with viewers.
One person wrote on X: “The Tesco Christmas ad is AMAZING!”
Another person said: “I’ve just watched the Tesco Christmas ad and it’s completely correct and has got the tone right.”
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While someone commented: “Tesco Christmas ad is all about the spirit of Christmas. Normal people, normal lives.”
A fourth warned: “Check it out, it’s the best I’ve seen so far – but I dare you not to shed a tear.”
The usual tear-jerker on the block, John Lewis, has faced much less praise this winter season.
Another X user wrote: “@JohnLewisRetail That was a bad Christmas ad, I’m sorry but Tesco wins it this year.”
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John Lewis is famous for pulling on the heart strings at Christmas time, previously spending as much as £7 million on a single campaign.
It spent almost that much this time round, and is classed as the biggest advertising event of the year.
In its two minute long advert for 2024, named The Gifting Hour, the story line follows a woman’s urgent hunt for a gift for her sister.
For the first time in 17 years, the John Lewis store actually features in the mini-film.
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The ad, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, follows the woman, named Sally, rushing around the John Lewis shop floor.
Then she is transported down memory lane, and she tries to navigate childhood memories and pick up clues on what to buy her sister.
When she finds the perfect gift she reenters reality and find its already wrapped.
She then heads outside and shares a special moment with her sister, followed by the strap line: “The secret to the perfect gift? Knowing where to look.”
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John Lewis purposefully leaves the contents of the gift a mystery to emphasise sentiment over material value.
However the heart-warming message fell short, with one person posting on X: “That’s it, Christmas is ruined. The John Lewis ad is quite comfortably the worst one yet.”
Another said: “Very disappointed, I wanted the John Lewis Christmas ad to make me cry and give me a sense of family and home.
“I have loved all previous ads because what sets them apart is they never actually focused on shopping, this year you have.”
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Some viewers weren’t impressed by the song choice for this year’s ad.
One person wrote on X: “Where’s the slow emotional cover we usually get?”
Despite usually using a cover version of a famous song for its adverts, the campaign opts for The Sonnet by The Verve sung by the original band members.
It serves as a nod to the 90s, which has had a major resurgence this year.
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It has also been left open to the audience as John Lewis searches for a coverstar on TikTok – and legendary lead singer of the band Richard Ashcroft will help pick the new star.
The winner will record and release their own track with BMG and a version of the advert with their rendition will be played on TV on Christmas Day.
They will also win a £3,000 shopping spree and tickets to a Richard Ashcroft headline show in 2025.
Proceeds from the single will be donated to the John Lewis Partnership’s Building Happier Futures programme, which helps care-experienced people.
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A former auditor at BDO has been given a 20-year ban by the regulator for faking electronic signatures and evidence and filing false company accounts.
The Financial Reporting Council, which oversees the UK accountancy profession, said Amanda Nightingale had “acted with sustained dishonesty over a five-year period in relation to a large number of audits” in her role as a senior manager at BDO’s Gatwick office.
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The regulator said it had also issued “proposed formal complaints” against BDO and two of its former partners in August, alleging misconduct as part of its wider investigation into how Nightingale was able to carry out such “extremely serious” actions for so long.
Jamie Symington, FRC deputy executive counsel, said: “By deliberately signing audit reports without the relevant audit engagement partners’ knowledge, Nightingale’s conduct has risked severely undermining confidence in the audit profession and BDO.”
The findings are another blow for BDO, the world’s fifth-largest accountant, which was recently criticised by authorities in both the US and UK for having unacceptably high levels of errors in its audits of companies.
The FRC said: “On numerous occasions between 2015 and 2019, the conduct of Nightingale fell significantly short of the standards reasonably to be expected . . . and has brought, or is likely to bring, discredit to herself, BDO and to the accountancy profession.”
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The regulator said Nightingale, who was unavailable for comment, had been banned from doing any accountancy work and excluded from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for 20 years.
BDO said its partners discovered Nightingale was “operating without proper authority” five years ago. When confronted, she “left the firm before her impending dismissal for gross misconduct” and the firm then reported its findings to the FRC and conducted an internal probe that reported to regulators and senior managers in February 2021.
The FRC said Nightingale had “caused or permitted auditor’s reports to be issued without approval” including by “inserting electronic copies” of other people’s signatures. It said she also filed accounts at Companies House without authorisation and using faked signatures, created false documents, falsified audit evidence and deceived colleagues and clients.
But it said there were mitigating factors: she was under extra strain due to a seriously ill family member, she did not gain financially from her misconduct — apart from it helping her to keep her job — and she has apologised for her actions.
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As a result, and having “taken into account her financial circumstances”, it decided not to fine Nightingale, who paid £10,000 towards its costs.
ROCHESTER is thought to have inspired Charles Dickens more than any other town in the UK.
Located in Kent, Dickens is said to have spent his childhood in the Medway town, with its buildings inspiring the Victorian author.
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Rochester claims to be the town that inspired Charles Dickens more than any other in the UKCredit: Alamy
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The historic English town is home to a string of independent shops, some of which look like they’ve been plucked from a Dickensian novelCredit: Alamy
Outside of London, Rochester claims to be the UK town that inspired Charles Dickens the most.
One place in Rochester where the prolific author took inspiration was Restoration House.
The Elizabethan Townhouse inspired the home of Estella and Miss Havisham in Great Expectations.
Rochester was used as a filming location for the 1989 version of Great Expectations that starred Anthony Hopkins and Jean Simmons.
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Nowadays, Restoration House is open to the public, with visitors able to explore the walled gardens and rare collections of poetry.
Other buildings that have been immortalised by the author include Travellers House and the Guildhall Museum.
The neighbouring Eastgate House, a Grade-I listed building, also featured in the works of Charles Dickens.
Dating back to the 16th century, the townhouse underwent a huge £2.2million renovation project in recent years.
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Garden visitors can explore the author’s chalet, which was once located at his home at Gad’s Hill Place in Higham.
For fans of the author, December is arguably the best time to visit – and it’s not just because a version of the Christmas Carol will be playing on the telly.
Every year, Rochester plays host to the Dickensian Christmas Festival.
Pretty English town an hour from London is trending day trip destination
The Victorian festival celebrates the work of Charles Dickens, with street performers and costumed characters filling the streets.
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This year’s festival will be held on December 7 and December 8, with a Mistletoe Costumed Ball taking place on December 6.
Away from Charles Dickens, Rochester is packed with even more history too.
The Medway town is also home to Rochester Castle – a Norman keep that boasts panoramic views of the River Medway.
There’s also Rochester Cathedral.
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Dating back to 604 AD, Rochester Cathedral is thought to be the second oldest cathedral in the country.
Its high street is also lined with independent shops, cafes and traditional pubs.
Brits who want to follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens will want to head for a swift drink at The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel where the famous writer is thought to have stayed.
Rochester is a 90-minute drive from London and it’s a 45-minute drive to Ashford.
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The other UK town that inspired Charles Dickens
BURY St Edmunds in Suffolk may appear to be a typical British town, but it has a fascinating history all of its own.
Included in that is its inclusion as a setting in Dickens’ novel Pickwick papers.
The town, and the Angel Hotel, both feature very prominently in the novel; the Victorian author is known to have stayed in the accommodation on several occasions.
Fittingly, the town was also chosen as the setting for the 2019 film The Personal History of David Copperfield, with the hotel appearing on the screen.
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Actor Dev Patel and his co-stars, including Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie and Peter Capaldi were filmed throughout the town as they brought the story to a new audience.
The Angel is still up and running and is now a boutique 4 star hotel right in the centre of town, famed for its ivy-clad walls.
It’s not the only famous Bury St Edmunds establishment that Dickens used to frequent, with the Nutshell also said to be a favourite haunt of the writer.
California Unveils New Energy Rebates to Help Homeowners Cut Energy Costs
Eligible Californians can now save thousands on home energy expenses thanks to a new rebate program targeting energy-efficient upgrades. Announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEEHRA) provide financial incentives for homeowners to install eco-friendly heating and cooling systems, marking the beginning of two federal programs aimed at supporting efficient and climate-resilient homes. These rebates, a product of the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are part of California’s commitment to reducing energy costs, improving air quality, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Substantial Savings on Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps
Starting November 12, 2024, eligible single-family homeowners in California can apply for HEEHRA rebates on the purchase and installation of heat pump HVAC systems, offering a sustainable solution that can replace traditional electric resistance heating systems. The rebates, managed by the California Energy Commission (CEC), provide significant financial assistance, potentially saving households hundreds annually in energy costs.
Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the dual benefits of these rebates, stating, “Thousands of dollars are now available for California homeowners to install heat pumps, making your home more energy-efficient and reducing your energy bills by hundreds of dollars each year. With these new rebates made possible by the Biden-Harris administration, Californians can save money and take real climate action.” Additional climate action programs are available atclimateaction.ca.gov.
CEC Commissioner Andrew McAllister emphasized the efficiency of heat pumps, noting, “We’re excited to announce that owners of single-family homes may apply for HEEHRA rebates on the purchase and installation of an energy-efficient heat pump HVAC. These units make homes more comfortable and can reduce electricity use by up to 75% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces. They also work as air conditioners, which an increasing number of Californians now need due to the effects of climate change. HEEHRA helps put this dual-use clean technology within reach of more Californians.”
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Eligibility and Rebate Amounts for California Homeowners
Californians can receive rebates ranging from $4,000 to $8,000, depending on household income relative to the area median income (AMI). Homeowners with incomes between 80% and 150% of the AMI may qualify for up to $4,000, while those with incomes under 80% AMI could be eligible for the maximum $8,000 rebate. Homeowners can check their AMI eligibility and begin the rebate application by visiting here.
The program also includes incentives for owners of multifamily buildings. The rebates for multifamily properties went live on October 8, 2024, expanding access to efficient appliances across a broader range of residents.
The CEC’s funding distribution for these rebates is a part of the TECH Clean California initiative, which aims to increase adoption of energy-efficient home appliances across the state. The rebates cover substantial costs for new heat pump systems and can be combined with additional incentives for further savings on electric appliances and equipment upgrades.
Expanding Energy Efficiency Statewide
The CEC’s proactive rollout of rebates reflects California’s leadership in environmental policy. The state has been an early adopter in providing energy efficiency rebates for multifamily buildings, and the expansion to single-family homeowners underscores its commitment to widespread climate resilience.
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Keishaa Austin, Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, commented on California’s leadership, stating, “California was an early mover in setting up and launching their Home Energy Rebates. Now, mere weeks after making the program available for multifamily buildings, they are expanding it to single-family homeowners. Starting today, thanks to the California Energy Commission’s continued commitment to the residents it serves, low- and middle-income Californian homeowners can apply to save thousands of dollars on energy-saving heat pump HVAC units.”
For more details on the available rebates and eligibility requirements, Californians can visit techcleanca.com/heehra for guidance on the application process and to learn more about other incentives that may increase potential savings on energy-efficient home upgrades.
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