Alterations

Single Family, Duplex and Multifamily Low-Rise
Prerequisites

Alterations

The Energy-Smart Homes program can help maximize incentives for single family, duplex, ADU, or multifamily fuel substitution alterations.

Prerequisites for Alteration Incentives
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Energy-Smart Homes Alteration Incentives

Incentives are the same for single family, duplex, townhome, ADU, and multifamily low-rise projects following the all-electric or mixed-fuel pathways. Incentives will be paid after program-eligible fuel-substitution technology measures are verified as eligible and installed.

Alterations Incentive 
Heat Pump Clothes Dryer (HPD)
Replacing Vented Gas Clothes Dryer 
 $500 per heat pump dryer 
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump*
Replacing Gas Wall Furnace with or without Window Air Conditioner 		 $325 per ton  
Residential Central Heat Pump*
Replacing Residential Split Air Conditioner and Furnace		 $90 per ton  

Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH)
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-substitutions 

 $450 per heat pump water heater 

*SEER 15 or greater, HSPF 8.7 or greater

Alterations Program Requirements

To be eligible for program participation, existing property owners must:

  • Complete an alteration project on an existing single family, duplex, townhome, ADU, or multifamily low-rise building
  • Be located in PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E Electric service territory and pay the Public Purpose Program (PPP) charge
  • Have work completed by a licensed contractor
  • Meet minimum fuel-substitution alteration equipment specifications
  • Complete and sign an online program participation agreement, including agreeing to program Terms and Conditions
  • Agree to not receive financial incentives for the same measures or scope of work from other CPUC resource-funded programs
  • Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and codes

Program funds are limited. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are no longer available.

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