Center for Sustainable Energy is one of three regional administrators for a $567 million program designed to install energy-efficient technologies at no cost for low- and moderate-income households.
Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, this direct install initiative offers a range of electrification retrofits and electric appliances to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy equity. Eligible upgrades include heat pumps, whole-house fans, clothes dryers, ranges, lighting, and more.
CSE has been awarded a block grant of up to $108 million to oversee program implementation in underserved communities across central California. This region spans the coast from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz and inland from Lake Tahoe to San Bernardino County.
The other program administrators are the County of Los Angeles for the southern region and the Association for Energy Affordability for the northern region.
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
To ensure disadvantaged and low-income households have access to clean energy and help advance California’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
CSE's Role
CSE works with the California Energy Commission and regional program partners to provide building electrification services, oversee outreach and education and analyze program impacts.
Technologies
Key Partners
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State Policies Supported
California Assembly Bill 209
Senate Bill 32
Impact Statement
To provide resiliency to extreme heat, improve air quality, ensure energy affordability, support grid reliability and promote local workforces.
