No-Cost Retrofits for Existing Multifamily Properties Available Now!
Eligible property owners can receive comprehensive assessments, energy- and water-saving appliances, and electric vehicle charging stations at no cost.
Go All-Electric at No Cost!
Existing affordable multifamily property owners can get funding and assistance to upgrade to all-electric construction via one of two ways:
- No-cost Direct Installation: Get a comprehensive assessment and no-cost installation services to replace existing gas appliances with energy-efficient electric models through an SV Clean Energy contractor.
- Gap Funding Grants: Work with your selected contractor and receive up to $450,000 for project costs that aren’t covered by existing rebates and funding sources.
How to Participate
Your multifamily property:
- Is a deed-restricted property with at least 66% of households at or below 80% of Area Median Income*
- Must be enrolled in Silicon Valley Clean Energy service
- Must have 5 or more units
- Is upgrading existing gas equipment
1. Get in touch
Complete the Interest Form or contact SVCEprograms@aeacleanenergy.org. Our partner, Association for Energy Affordability (AEA), will contact you to confirm eligibility, learn more about your property, and schedule an on-site visit. To schedule an on-site visit, you’ll need to agree to the Program Terms and Conditions.
2. Get your free Electrification Plan
After the site visit, you’ll get a customized plan for your property. This will include a project description and scope of work, estimated bill impacts and greenhouse gas reductions.
3. Upgrade your building
AEA will manage your installation from start-to-finish. This includes permitting, procurement, installation, and quality assurance. AEA will apply for any third-party program incentives available for your project.
4. Engage your staff and tenants
AEA and its partners will deliver multi-lingual workshops to your staff and tenants on how to use and maintain the installed equipment.
1. Get in touch
Complete the Interest Form or contact SVCEprograms@aeacleanenergy.org. Our partner, Association for Energy Affordability (AEA), will contact you to confirm eligibility.
2. Sign the Grant Agreement
If selected, you’ll sign a Grant Agreement. This will hold those funds for your proposed project as long as you meet the program requirements (specified in Recitals item B in Grant Agreement).
3. Complete your project
You will work with your selected prevailing wage contractor and manage the installation.
4. Receive your grant
Notify AEA upon completion. After an on-site verification, a check will be mailed to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is deed-restricted affordable housing?
Deed-restricted affordable housing refers to units that limit the rent or purchase price and require occupancy by low-income tenants for a set period of time. It is housing that has been registered to be exclusively affordable.
What types of upgrades are eligible for no-cost installation?
Upgrades may include, but are not limited to:
- Heat Pump HVAC
- Domestic Hot Water Heating Electrification
- ENERGY STAR® Appliances
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Insulation
- Lighting
- Water Fixtures
How can I become a direct installation contractor?
AEA intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified program contractor(s) to provide building upgrade and installation services in support of the Multifamily Retrofits Program in Fall 2024. To be notified of when the RFP is released, fill out this interest form.
Meet our Partner:
The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) will guide you through the program and support you in transitioning your building to all-electric. AEA is a non-profit dedicated to decarbonizing new and existing buildings in order to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities.
