California Electric Homes (CalEHP) Participant Handbook - Version 1.5 - March 2024

Sep 16, 2026

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California Electric Homes (CalEHP) Participant Handbook outlines the program framework for participant eligibility, participation steps, and required documentation. It defines key terminology and describes how applicants and builders engage with program staff, including expectations for incentives and technical support. The handbook also covers quality assurance and quality control requirements, other program policies, and supporting checklists, while tracking handbook version updates to ensure participants follow the most current rules.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages35

Reading Time12 min

AccessFree to download

Program Terminology

Program Introduction

Program Participation Process

Incentives

Technical Assistance

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Other Program Policies

Program Documentation Checklists

Appendix A: Handbook Version Tracking

California Electric Homes (CalEHP) Participant Handbook This handbook is a working document. The California Electric Homes Program staﬀ reserves the right to update, change, and revise the document to clarify program rules and requirements as needed. The most up-to-date version is available on the California Electric Homes website. [CaElectricHomes.com](CaElectricHomes.com) • CaElectricHomes@trccompanies. com • (833) 987-3935 Version:V1.5 |March 2024 Table of Contents 1 Program Terminology................................................................................................................ 1 2 Program Introduction................................................................................................................ 6 3 Program Participation Process................................................................................................ 8 4 Incentives ................................................................................................................................... 20 5 Technical Assistance ................................................................................................................24 6 Quality Assurance/Quality Control .......................................................................................26 7 Other Program Policies ...........................................................................................................28 8 Program Documentation Checklists ....................................................................................30 Appendix A: Handbook Version Tracking....................................................................................33 Figures Figure 1. Participant Journey ............................................................................................................ 8 Figure 2: CEE Tier 1 HVAC Requirements ................................................................................... 16 Figure 3: CEE Tier 1 Water Heating Requirements ................................................................... 16 Figure 4: Geothermal HVAC System Requirements ................................................................. 16 Figure 5: Base Electrification Per Unit Incentives ......................................................................20 Figure 6: Base Electrification Per Unit Incentives for HTR and DAC .....................................21 Figure 7: Bonus Incentives Overview ...........................................................................................22 Program Terminology The following is a brief list of terms and parties that this handbook includes. Accessory dwelling unit (ADU): A smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone single family home. ADUs include conversion of existing attached space, a new attached building, or conversion of existing detached space. Affordable housing: Housing that is deemed affordable to those with a household income at or below the median income level as rated by the national government or local government by a recognized housing affordability index. All-electric: A building or home with no gas end uses in which electricity is the only power source that heats, cools, illuminates, launders, preserves and prepares foods, and entertains. All-electric reach code: A building code specific to a jurisdiction requiring that new construction must install electric infrastructure rather than gas for heating, cooking and other uses. Applicant: The entity or representative of the entity applying to California Electric Homes. In cases where the applicant is a pass-through entity, such as a Limited liability Companies (LLC) or a Limited liability Partnership (LLP), the parent company of the pass-through entity listed on the application will be considered the Applicant. Builder: A person(s) or firm whose business is the construction of dwellings. CALGreen Building Code

FAQs

What is the California Electric Homes (CalEHP) Participant Handbook used for?

It provides working guidance on program rules, requirements, participation steps, incentives, and supporting documentation so participants can follow the latest CalEHP processes.

How are program terms defined in the handbook?

The handbook includes a dedicated Program Terminology section with definitions for key terms such as ADU, all-electric, and the CalEHP program structure.

Where can participants find the most up-to-date version of the handbook?

The handbook states that the most current version is available on the California Electric Homes website.

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