California Energy-Smart Homes
California Energy-Smart Homes provides incentives for new residential construction and alterations to adopt advanced energy measures and transition to all-electric construction. This all-electric residential program offers a streamlined solution to support California’s climate change objectives to reduce greenhouse gases by 40% by 2030. Incentives for above-code buildings with existing plans for gas installation are also available.
Gilleran Energy Management offers full assistance with this program. With years of expertise in energy consulting, our team can help you take incremental steps to make electric upgrades without changing infrastructure. We can also work with you to determine eligibility for the California Energy-Smart Homes program and help you apply.
What Types of Incentives Does the California Energy-Smart Homes Program Offer?
Incentives for new all-electric residential construction include:
- Up to $3,500 per single-family home
- Up to $3,500 per duplex
- Up to $2,200 per multifamily low-rise unit
- Up to $1,750 per ADU
Incentives for qualifying replacement equipment include:
- Ductless mini-split heating pump - $350 per ton
- Residential central heat pump replacing residential split A/C and furnace - $90 per ton
- Heat pump water heater replacing storage or tankless natural gas water heater - $450 per HPWH
- Heat pump clothes dryer replacing gas clothes dryer - $500 per HPD
Which Projects Qualify for the California Energy-Smart Homes Program?
The following projects may qualify for incentives under the program:
New construction
- Single-family homes
- Duplexes
- Multifamily low-rises
- Additions
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Alterations
- Single-family homes
- Duplexes
- Multifamily low-rises
Manufactured housing
Participation in the program is open to qualifying utility customers of Southern California Gas Company, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, or Southwest Gas Corporation.
Get Expert Assistance with the California Energy-Smart Homes Program
If you’d like to take advantage of the California Energy-Smart Homes program, contact Gilleran Energy Management. We’ve provided comprehensive energy and green build project management and consulting for commercial clients, affordable housing developers, homeowners, and municipalities throughout California since 2002. For more information about the California Energy-Smart Homes Program and how you might qualify, call GEM today at (707) 528-7318 or email us at information@gilleranenergy.com.