Energy Efficiency

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) HEEHR Program provides rebates for the purchase and installation of appliances and building envelopes materials to reduce American homeowner energy bills. The DOE recently released updated program guidance for the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program for Indian Tribes, which will distribute up to $218.5 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades for Tribal homes. All federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations are eligible to receive formula awards from the program. Tribes can find their formula award amounts in the funding allocations document.

CEC and TECH Clean California offered multifamily home rebates for eligible equipment and appliances ranging from $700 to $8,000. Update in January 2026: “Due to significant demand resulting in a large number of applications already received, the program has paused any new submissions to HEEHRA Multifamily Application Stage 1 while the program processes existing applications.”

The Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP) helps coastal, remote, and island communities develop more affordable, reliable, and secure energy systems through strategic energy planning support, technical assistance, and direct funding. ETIPP combines funding and support from DOE, technical expertise from national laboratories, and local knowledge from place-based organizations to support communities in building energy resilience.

ETIPP offers two types of technical support:

• Strategic Energy Planning supports communities in developing actionable goals for their energy resilience planning. Regional Partners and supporting lab technical experts will work with the communities to guide the planning effort, resulting in a completed strategic energy plan that defines energy resilience and affordability activities in the near-, mid-, and long-term.
• The Deep Dive technical assistance track is for communities with an existing and current energy plan (developed within the last 5 years) or specific project that fits within the scope and purview of ETIPP. This track will result in a thorough analysis led by national lab technical subject matter experts.

The SD EnergyLink program offers cash incentives to SDG&E customers on federal properties and Native American lands that install new, energy-efficient technology, equipment, or systems.

To fund up to 100% of energy-wise upgrades for affordable and market-rate properties.

To reduce utility bills for micro- and small-business SDG&E customers operating within Disadvantaged Communities or those defined as Hard-To-Reach.

For small and medium businesses seeking energy-efficient upgrades to lower their energy bills while improving the safety and comfort of their spaces.

To encourage public agencies to take an independent look into their current practices, identify potentially inefficient water or energy use and follow up with a well thought out plan to improve consumption of these valuable resources. All audits must be related to projects, facilities, or activities that are otherwise eligible for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) funding.