Do the incentives include labor costs?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] Yes, labor costs are factored into the incentive amounts. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Does the program refer projects to contractors?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] The program does not directly assign work to contractors. However, the program may share your information with customers looking for a contractor to support their project. Property owners are ultimately responsible for selecting their own contractors. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

If I have a property ready to participate, how can I help them enroll?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] To enroll a project in Multifamily Energy Savings, email connect@esamultifamily.com with the following information: Must have: [/fusion_text][fusion_checklist parent_dynamic_content="" type="icons" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" render_logics="" circlecolor="var(--awb-color6)" size="18px"][fusion_li_item] Project(s) site information: Property name, complete street address (including zip code), property owner name, number of buildings & number of units, age of property [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item] Copies of electricity and/or gas service bills (to confirm utility customer status) [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item] Resident income documentation: Household size & household income [/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns="" rule_size="" margin_medium="" margin_small="" render_logics="" logics="" animation_direction="left" animation_color="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" disable_idd="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" html_attributes="" margin_top="25px"] If possible, also include: [/fusion_text][fusion_checklist type="icons" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" circlecolor="var(--awb-color6)" size="18px"][fusion_li_item] If the property is deed-restricted, provide a copy of the property ’s regulatory agreement (agreements must show the start date and the term length of the agreement in years, be current/valid and signed) [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item] Property needs assessments (PNAs) or capital needs assessments (CNAs), this helps ESA Multifamily Energy Savings staff understand opportunity on site [/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item] High level notes about the common areas and central system opportunities [/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0" disable_idd="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" margin_top="25px"] Note that program staff will still need to speak with the owner or an owner representative to verify their eligibility. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

If we are working with individual residents, can we complete upgrades for them?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] No, in-unit upgrades must be completed by the program’s network of certified subcontractors. If you complete any in-unit work, it will not qualify for program incentives. See Why can we only work in common areas? [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

What is considered in-unit work?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] In-unit work includes upgrades within a resident's unit, such as appliances, lighting, smart thermostats, heat pump water heaters, and air conditioning units. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

What is a common area?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_display="normal,sticky" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_delay="0"] A common area includes any shared space within the property, such as hallways, stairwells, parking garages, offices, gyms, pools, lobbies, laundry rooms, community rooms, and elevators. It also includes central or shared systems like water heaters and HVAC systems. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 6 - ESA Multifamily Energy Savings program

Do the incentives include labor costs?
Does the program refer projects to contractors?
If I have a property ready to participate, how can I help them enroll?
If we are working with individual residents, can we complete upgrades for them?
What is considered in-unit work?
What is a common area?

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Utility Disclaimer

The Multifamily Energy Savings program is funded by California utility customers and administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) and supported by the state’s other Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) Southern California Edison (SCE), SoCal Gas (SCG) under the auspices of the California Public Utility Commission. Customers who choose to participate in this program are not obligated to purchase any additional goods or services offered by TRC/Resource Innovations or any other third party. 