CSE is a regional administrator for a $567 million California Energy Commission program that installs energy-efficient technologies at no cost for low- and moderate-income households.
Called the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, it offers a range of electrification retrofits and electric appliances to improve indoor air quality, reduce carbon emissions and promote energy equity. Eligible upgrades include heat pumps, whole-house fans, clothes dryers, ranges, lighting and more
CSE was awarded a block grant of up to $93.7 million to oversee program implementation in under-resourced communities across central California. This region spans the coast from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz and inland from Lake Tahoe to San Bernardino County.
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 in-home electrification upgrades, oversee outreach and education and analyze program impacts.
Technologies
Key Partners
California Energy Commission (CEC) Franklin Energy
Earth Advantage
Res-Intel
Self-Help Enterprises
State Policies Supported
California Assembly Bill 209
California Senate Bill 32
Impact Statement
Designed to provide resiliency to extreme heat, improve home air quality, ensure energy affordability, support grid reliability and promote local workforces.
