Green Building Incentives and Installation Resources

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Green building upgrades can make your building or home healthier and more comfortable while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping save money on utility bills. There are multiple currently available and upcoming incentives from the federal, state, regional and local level to help you earn savings on your next green building project. These incentives include direct rebates, tax credits and affordable loans. Many of these incentives are stackable to ensure maximum savings.

Federal

With the recent passage of President Biden’s landmark bill, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), many green building rebates are set to become available in early 2023. Check out this resource from Rewiring America to see how much you will get from the IRA to make energy efficiency upgrades. More than $582 million has been allocated to California for the Home Energy Rebate Program, which is set to become available in late 2023. You can also check out this guide on IRA incentives in 2023 from Switch is On. Read more about how you will benefit from the IRA Here.

State

TECH Clean California is a statewide initiative to accelerate the adoption of clean space and water heating technology across California homes. Enrolled contractors installing Heat Pump HVAC systems and Heat Pump Water Heaters can earn at least $3,000 per installation. To find a TECH Clean California enrolled contractor, visit Switchison.org.

Regional

The Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Multifamily Program provides technical assistance and rebates to help you make energy upgrades on your property. If you are a multifamily property owner, click this link to fill out an interest form.

Southern California Edison (SCE) directly funds the Golden State Rebates Program. Golden State Rebates provides instant rebate coupons for Air Conditioners, Smart Thermostats, Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters and Gas Water Heaters.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) CLEANair Furnace Rebate Program offers a $1,500 rebate for qualifying heat pump HVAC systems. If you would like to submit a CLEANair Furnace rebate application, please call 1(866)-273-5280.

Local

Electrify Santa Monica offers rebates for electric appliances and EV chargers. New electric equipment must replace existing gas equipment. One rebate is available for each appliance type and may be stacked with other rebates.

Financing Options

GoGreen Financing offers affordable loans to both single/multi-family homeowners and small businesses. Administered by the State of California with support from the investor-owned utilities, GoGreen facilitates financing for energy retrofits for qualifying properties.

Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) offers a turnkey resource for residential and commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and seismic improvements. Sign up to receive PACE financing on your next energy efficiency project through a listed provider.

FAQ

Where can I find a list of licensed contractors?

Switchison.org has a contractor directory that you can filter by zip code.

Can I stack these incentives?

Yes, many of these programs may be stacked together to maximize savings. For instance, TECH Clean California Incentives may be bundled with the Electrify Santa Monica rebate program to get as much as $5,000 off on your next fuel-switching project.

What are the benefits of switching to all-electric?

Read more about the benefits of all-electric buildings Here.

Which permit type applies to my project?

Check out page 7 of the Electrify Santa Monica rebate program guide to find out which permit type applies to your project.

If I already completed a project, can I still apply for a rebate?

Yes, for the Electrify Santa Monica rebate program rebates can be applied to equipment and installation labor for projects completed on or after July 1, 2021.