New Construction Electrification Program
New Construction Electrification Program
Supporting All-Electric Housing
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, 2026 and September 30, 2027 must be submitted by September 30, 2027. Applications will be processed 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.
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
Housing Developers
A business entity whose core business is housing, real estate, and/or property development. All eligible projects must be built to all-electric standards for all energy utility needs. Projects must be enrolled in 3CE electrical service upon completion.
Agriculture Employee Housing Developer
A business entity whose core business is either in the agricultural sector or supporting the agricultural sector employee housing market. The housing project must be enrolled in 3CE electrical service upon completion. The developer must build a minimum of four farmworker housing units under one development.
Private Homeowners
A residential customer enrolled in 3CE electrical service and in good standing who is building a single-family home or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”). All ADUs are eligible, including existing building additions and alterations.
Single-Family Disaster Rebuilds
Single-family home rebuild projects that result from a Governor-declared natural disaster occurring on or after January 2020 are eligible.
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.
Resources
ADUs tend to be significantly less expensive to build than new detached single-family homes and offer benefits that address common development barriers, such as environmental quality.
The Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (BUILD) Program is designed to provide technical assistance and incentives for new all-electric low-income residential buildings that reduce GHG emissions.
The California Energy-Smart Homes Program is a residential new construction and alterations program that provides incentives to adopt advanced energy measures and transition to all-electric construction. The program is an all-in-one solution that offers incentives for single family, duplex, townhome, multifamily low-rise, alterations, and accessory dwelling units.
The Energy-Smart Homes Program is available to utility customers in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®), and Southern California Edison Company (SCE®) electric territories.
The program supports California’s focus on building electrification to meet its climate objectives.
The California Energy Design Assistance program provides a complimentary and comprehensive analysis of different energy efficiency options and lays out their potential energy savings and incentives tailored to your specific project.
Our dedicated team of energy specialists listen to your project goals and customize energy efficiency options to maximize savings and incentives.
The CPUC’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides incentives to support existing, new, and emerging distributed energy resources. SGIP provides rebates for qualifying distributed energy systems installed on the customer’s side of the utility meter. Qualifying technologies include wind turbines, waste heat to power technologies, pressure reduction turbines, internal combustion engines, microturbines, gas turbines, fuel cells, and advanced energy storage systems.
Ready to apply? Access the application below.
Note: To apply, you must be a 3CE customer. If you are not sure if you receive Central Coast Community Energy’s services, please call 1-877-455-2223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday to speak with a Local Customer Service Representative.
What to Expect:
- Please ensure that the “Applicant Name” is the name of the 3CE customer that completed their electrification project.
- You will be asked to enter information and upload documents related to yourself and your project. Before applying, please check the Document Checklist to get all of the required information ready.
- After you submit, you will receive an email confirmation that 3CE has received your application. All further communication will come from programs@3ce.org
- Please allow up to 60 days for 3CE to review your application.
Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: 10/1/2026
Definitions:
APPLICANT – references the 3CE homeowner, property owner, and/or lawful residential tenant, residing in the 3CE service territory, who is applying for the NCEP program.
CONTRACTOR – references the individual and/or company completing the construction of the new home or development, including installation of appliance(s) and invoicing the APPLICANT
If the APPLICANT’s CONTRACTOR is submitting the application on the APPLICANT’s behalf and/or serving as the rebate recipient, the CONTRACTOR certifies APPLICANT understands and has approved all of the terms and conditions.
By submitting this application, APPLICANT agrees to the following terms and conditions:
- APPLICANT agrees to follow and be contractually bound by all terms and conditions herein.
- APPLICANT must be a 3CE residential or commercial customer. APPLICANT confirms that housing address incentivized by 3CE is enrolled in 3CE service.
- APPLICANT agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 3CE and its agents, employees, or representatives from all claims, demands, and liabilities, including bodily injury claims arising out of or in connection with the APPLICANT’s participation in the Program. Neither 3CE nor APPLICANT shall be liable to the other for incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages.
- Submittal of this Application does not commit 3CE to any financial obligation to any APPLICANT. 3CE will only commit to award funds to APPLICANT upon written confirmation that all program eligibility conditions are met and all required documents and information pertaining to this Application have been provided to 3CE. The Program is on a first-come, first served basis until funding is depleted.
- 3CE reserves the right to change the program’s design, eligibility, rebates, requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
- 3CE reserves the right to discontinue the New Construction Electrification Program at any time for any or no reason and remove all available, non-reserved funds.
- 3CE reserves the right to consider factors other than those specified within this Application and to request additional information from APPLICANT that are pertinent to the Program.
- 3CE reserves the right to change the requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
- 3CE reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in relation to the New Construction Electrification Program for any reason.
- 3CE does not issue an IRS 1099 for the rebate and 3CE cannot offer tax advice of any kind. It is APPLICANT’S responsibility to contact a tax professional regarding the taxability of the provided rebate.
- APPLICANT agrees to provide 3CE and/or its agents with access to and, if necessary, escort through APPLICANT’s grounds and/or facilities incentivized for the purposes of evaluating that Program eligibility terms and conditions are met.
- APPLICANT agrees to remain enrolled as a 3CE customer for a minimum of 24 consecutive months following customer’s receipt of the incentive. Applicant understands the rebate may be revoked if Applicant unenrolls the utility account in 3CE service before 24 consecutive months.
- Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflicts of law provisions. Any dispute, or claim arising out of relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof shall be venued in Monterey County.
- These terms may be modified at any time in accordance with any legal or regulatory directive.
- APPLICANT certifies that all information provided as part of this Application, including any attachments, are true and correct.
- APPLICANT certifies the following: I confirm that the incentivized project was built to all-electric standards for all energy utility needs including but not limited to water heating, space heating, and cooking appliances.
- APPLICANT certifies that they have obtained all necessary local permits and construction was completed by a state licensed contractor.
- APPLICANT understands that by participating in the program, 3CE may publicly share aggregate data about the program which will include APPLICANT’s project, rebate, and/or installation contractor. 3CE will not release the APPLICANT’s personal and/or identifiable information without APPLICANT’s written consent.
- By participating in this program, APPLICANT agrees and understands that 3CE may publicly share APPLICANT’s development photo(s), which may include employees and customers, the use and release APPLICANT authorizes. 3CE will remove any personally identifiable information before sharing photos, unless otherwise provided permission by APPLICANT. 3CE will not release the APPLICANT’s personal and/or identifiable information without APPLICANT’s written consent.
- APPLICANT certifies that APPLICANT has disclosed to 3CE any additional funding anticipated or received to fund the electrification project. Eligible costs include cost of electrification equipment, cost of installation labor, and any additional eligible costs stated in the rebate eligibility guidelines. APPLICANT understands that the final rebate amount issued can be up to but not exceeding 100% eligible project costs, minus any current or prospective financial incentives or rebates from additional funding sources (“Net Eligible Cost”).
- APPLICANT authorizes the release of information related to the contents and status of the APPLICANT’s rebate application to the CONTRACTOR listed in the application. Data may include name of applicant, rebate amount, and application status. If APPLICANT wishes to revoke authorization, APPLICANT must contact 3CE with written instructions to revoke access.