New Construction Electrification Program

Overview

The New Construction Electrification Program will provide housing developers and homeowners with incentives to build all-electric housing. Housing projects must be built to all-electric standards for all energy utility needs including but not limited to water heating, space heating, and cooking appliances. Incentives are determined on a per unit basis and will be provided “downstream” to developers and homeowners upon successful completion of the project.

What Projects Are Eligible?

• Affordable Housing Developments
• Farmworker Housing
• Market-rate Housing
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Single-family Disaster Rebuilds

Applications for projects completed between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 must be submitted by September 30, 2026. 

Applications for projects completed between August 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 can be submitted either:  

1. By September 30, 2026 for the program design and under the terms and conditions relevant at the time of application submission. 

2. Or between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 for the program design and  under the terms and conditions that are relevant at the time of application submission.  

Applications are processed in the order they are received and are subject to available funding. 3CE reserves the right to change program design, including eligibility and rebates, at any time. Please read the program Terms and Conditions for full details.  

Program design is expected to change on October 1, 2026. 3CE will provide more information on the website in late September 2026. 

Benefits

• All-electric housing is cheaper and safer to build. 
• Building occupants benefit from cleaner indoor air and ultra-high efficiency appliances that provide greater safety and comfort.
• All electric housing reduces greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air pollutants by eliminating natural gas.

Eligibility

Rebates

Project Type	Incentive Amount	Incentive Limit
Affordable Housing	$3,000/unit	Up to $250,000 per project
Farmworker Housing	$3,000/unit	Up to $250,000 per project
Market-rate Housing	$2,000/unit*	Up to $200,000 per project
Accessory Dwelling Unit	$5,000/unit	Up to $10,000 per project
Single-family Disaster Rebuild	$15,000/unit	Up to $15,000 per project

Steps

• To apply, click the Application tab.
• Applications for enhanced incentives for disaster rebuild projects must provide proof that the previous structure was Red Tagged as a result of a natural disaster.
• Applications will be submitted upon project completion. The application will be reviewed by 3CE staff and funds distributed if the application meets the following conditions:
  • 3CE staff confirms the building/s are or will be enrolled in 3CE electricity service.  
  • Applicant submits the following documents indicating that the development was completed as an all-electric building:
    • Certificate of Occupancy -OR- Notice of Completion   -AND- Written notice from the applicable Building Inspector confirming that no gas infrastructure was built throughout the building and construction site. 

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