CEDA Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started is easy! Simply fill out the interest form linked to the “Apply” button at the top of this page. Any member of your project team can submit the form. Once submitted, Willdan will assign a dedicated project manager to your project, who will schedule a discovery call to understand your project goals and discuss potential energy-saving opportunities.

Participation in the CEDA program is non-binding. You can exit the program at any time without any obligations, should your priorities change or if you choose not to move forward with the recommendations.

The CEDA program is available at no cost to the participant. There are no hidden fees or charges. We offer complimentary technical assistance and customized decarbonization analysis to help you achieve your energy and sustainability goals.

Upon participation, you will receive a customized energy decarbonization report that outlines tailored recommendations for your project. This report will include potential energy-saving measures, decarbonization strategies, and information on any available incentives from your local utility provider.

• Design Team Incentives: These incentives are distributed after bundle selection during the early stages of the project.
• Owner Incentives and Inducements: These are distributed after project verification. A verification specialist will visit the project site to ensure that all energy-saving measures have been properly implemented. Once verified, the local utility partner will be notified, and the incentives will be processed and distributed.

Yes, to qualify for the program, your project must be in the early design phase, located in a PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, or SDG&E service territory, and meet specific criteria for energy efficiency. Projects should be new construction or major alterations and require that the project owner pays the Public Purpose Program surcharge. Learn more about detailed eligibility criteria here.

The CEDA program includes two meetings totaling approximately two hours, depending on your project’s scope and size. The overall timeline also accounts for the building’s construction schedule, with verification taking place after project completion to ensure energy-saving measures are properly integrated. This allows us to ensure that energy-saving measures are properly integrated into your project.

The CEDA program is only available for projects located in California within the service territories of PG&E, SCE, SoCalGas, and SDG&E. However, Willdan runs other Energy Design Assistance programs nationwide. For more information, please visit our Energy Design Assistance page here.