The California Energy-Smart Homes Program is a residential new construction and alterations program that provides incentives to adopt advanced energy measures and transition to all-electric construction. The program supports California’s focus on building electrification to meet its climate objectives.
Qualifying All-Electric Residential Subsectors
• Single Family, Duplex, and Townhome
• Multifamily low-rise (three or fewer stories)
• Additions (greater than
700 sq. feet)
• Alterations
• Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Eligibility
Prerequisites
New construction single family (excluding ADUs and additions), duplex, townhouse, and multifamily low-rise projects must install:
Communicating thermostats
• Segregated circuits
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure pre-wiring
• Battery storage readiness (Single Family/Duplex/
• Thermostatic mixing valves
New construction projects must achieve an energy
efficiency delta EDR of ≥1.
Alterations to existing single family, duplex, townhouse, and multifamily low-rise projects require:
Conversion of all gas appliances and equipment to
electric systems including:
– Heat pump space heating (required and incentivized)
– Heat pump water heating (required and incentivized)
– Induction cooktops (required, not incentivized)
– Heat pump clothes dryers (incentivized, not required)
• Removal of gas meters (but not natural gas piping
infrastructure)
Participation Requirements for All-Electric Projects
Receive utility service from SDG&E®, PG&E®, or SCE® and pay the Public Purpose Program (PPP) Charge
• Meet minimum program pre-requisites and energy efficiency requirements
• Submit 2019 Title 24 (T24) energy models (not required for alteration projects) authored by a professional
that holds CABEC’s 2019 residential certified energy analyst (CEA) designation
• Not receive incentives for the same measures or scope of work from other public purpose programs
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and codes
Incentives
Base Incentive Delta EDR≥1.
| New Construction Project Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Escalating Incentive for each .1 EDR over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Family/Duplex/Townhome | $3,500 | $2,900 | $2,500 | $2,200 | $10 |
| Multifamily Low-Rise | $2,200 | $1,800 | $1,500 | $1,200 | $5 |
| Additions and ADUs | $1,750 | $1,450 | $1,250 | $1,100 | $5 |
| Alterations | Incentive |
|---|---|
| Heat Pump Clothes Dryer Replacing Vented Gas Clothes Dryer | $500 per heat pump dryer |
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump* Replacing Gas Wall Furnace with or w/o Window Air Conditioner | $90 per ton |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Replacing Program Eligible Storage or Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater Reference the program handbook for a full list of eligible Heat Pump Water Heater fuel-substitution | $450 per Heat Pump Water Heater |
Program funds are limited. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are no longer available.
*SEER 15 or greater, HSPF 8.7 or greate
For more information about California
Energy-Smart Homes please contact us at:
Toll-free: (833) 987-3935
Email: caenergysmarthomes@trccompanies.com
Website: caenergysmarthomes.co
