Multiple energy incentive programs in California require a current CEA for qualification. Scroll below for Program summaries and CEA-related details. If we are missing a program, you can submit it to CABEC’s team for review. Thanks!
CAHP-MF
Multifamily New Construction Incentive
SCG, SDG&E, SCE (but not for 2016 Code)
Res-CEA Required for low-rise MF, Res-CEA, Nonres-CEA, or PE for high rise.
2013 CEA's grandfathered.
CAHP-SF
Single Family New Construction Incentives
TRC for PG&E, SCG, SDG&E, SCE (but not for 2016 code)
Res CEA required for all new construction CF-1Rs.
2013 CEAs grandfathered. Anticipated until end of 2017.
CMFNH
Multifamily New Construction Incentive
TRC for PG&E
Res-CEA required for low-rise MF, Res-CEA, Nonres-CEA, or PE for high rise.
2013 CEAs grandfathered. Anticipated until end of 2017.
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
Energy Efficiency Certification Program- SF and MF
EPA
CEAs are required when the CAHP path is taken.
Green Point Rated
Sustainable Building Certification Program
Build it Green
All-Res types. Voluntary CEA- 1 point awarded within the energy bucket. No Res/Nonres distinction.
Transition not explicitly referenced, but operationally a 1 year grandfather.
NSHP
New Construction Solar Home Incentive Program- MF or SF
CEC
Above-code Incentive- CEA required corresponding to code year and appropriate Res/Nonres.
Basic 'code' Incentive- no CEA required.
The Above-code Incentive Tiers have been eliminated. NSHP ending new reservations in a year.
TCAC/CUAC
Efficiency Tax Credits
CA Treasurer's Office
Current CEA required.
