CEDA High-Performance Measures

CEDA is dedicated to surpassing California’s decarbonization standards. This page provides details on the specific high-performance measures that qualify for enhanced incentives through our program.

Click on a measure below to explore its details, technology summary, CEDA qualification criteria, and more.

 

HVAC

  1. Heat recovery chiller
  2. Hydronic heat pump
  3. Ground source heat pump
  4. Cold climate air source heat pump
  5. Variable air volume hydronic reheat with hydronic heat pump for medium & large office buildings
  6. Very high efficiency dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS)
  7. Component metering for nonresidential packaged heat pump HVAC units
  8. VRF with thermostat setback based on occupancy controls
  9. Single zone heat pump with smart thermostat controls
  10. VAV diffuser system for multi-zone heat pump
  11. Extended range water source heat pump with DOAS ventilation
  12. Defrost controls for air-to-air heat pump
  13. Cold climate VRF

 

Service Water Heating

  1. Central heat pump water heater
  2. Semi-central heat pump water heater
  3. Heat pump water heater integrated with high-performance distribution system

 

Refrigerant

  1. Low global warming potential refrigerant (under 250 GWP)

 

Envelope

  1. High performance building envelope
  2. High performance fenestration

 

Restaurants and Kitchens

  1. All-electric commercial kitchen
  2. Heat pump water heater with adequate storage for restaurants

 

Industrial

  1. High temperature heat pumps
  2. Microwave heating and other drying technology (special applications)

 

Heat Recovery

  1. Refrigeration heat reclamation
  2. Drain and wastewater heat recovery
  3. Clothes dryer heat recovery

 

Other

  1. Circuit level metering – multifamily dwelling units
  2. High efficiency elevators
  3. Pool and spa high efficiency air-to-water heating system
  4. Electric humidification systems
  5. Building Management System/Energy Management System

 

Explore our Knowledge Center for webinars, fact sheets, and technical guides on these high-performance measures!

 

Have questions? Reach out to the CEDA team today!

Time for Action

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