Are you planning a construction or major renovation project in California? The California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) program can help you explore energy-saving options early in your design process. Find out if your project qualifies below!

Who Is Eligible for the CEDA Program?

CEDA supports a wide range of projects, including commercial, public, industrial, agricultural, and high-rise multifamily buildings. To participate in the program, your project must meet the below eligibility requirements.

General Eligibility Criteria

• In the early design phases
• Located in a PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, or SDG&E service territory with an eligible rate structure
• Project team interest and committed to evaluating energy efficiency options
• New construction or a major alteration
• Owners pay/will pay the Public Purpose Program surcharge on the account where the Energy Efficiency (EE) measure are installed
• No double-dipping incentives with other utility sponsored ratepayer energy efficiency programs for the the same measures
• Allow access to project site at project completion for verification of installed measures

Major Alternations Eligibility Criteria

In addition to the general criteria above, major alteration projects must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Changes in space function (building or space occupancy type change)
• Substantial changes ( ≥30%) in design occupancy (square feet per person)
• Increase ( ≥10%) in conditioned floor area
• Any substantial expansion or addition of process or conditioning load to an existing facility

Not sure if your project meets the eligibility requirements?

Willdan can help determine if you qualify. Contact us at 855-502-3914, CEDA@Willdan.com, or apply at the button below.