SoCalREN Multifamily Program

Geographic Scope: Southern California region served by SoCalREN partnership with High Sierra Energy Foundation

A program that provides energy efficiency upgrade incentives and technical assistance for multifamily properties. The program offers two participation pathways: one for Participating Contractors and one for Multifamily Property Owners.

Award Amount: Up to $1,200 per unit for qualifying upgrades at eligible properties

For Participating Contractors

Eligible Trade Areas:

• HVAC
• Lighting (interior and exterior)
• Water heating

Benefits for Contractors:

• Offer customers incentives to offset energy efficiency upgrade costs
• Increased visibility as a Participating Contractor
• Expanded customer base with value-added service
• Increased scope and volume with current services
• Enhanced technical skills for workforce
• One-on-one Account Manager support
• Marketing assistance
• Technical support from Program's engineering team
• Access to convenient online training resources

For Multifamily Property Owners

Available Support:

• Technical Assistance: Energy and green building consultant works to identify cost-effective upgrade measures and connects owners to applicable incentive programs
• Incentives: Improvement incentives help offset costs of energy conservation measures

Upgrade Options:

1. Comprehensive Common Area Approach: Minimizes contractor and staff interaction with tenants while upgrading common areas
2. Whole Building Approach: Improves tenant comfort, reduces maintenance costs, and adds property value through full building integrated upgrades

Eligible Measures:

• Interior lighting upgrades
• Exterior lighting upgrades
• Water heating upgrades
• Pipe insulation
• HVAC system improvements
• Additional measures as determined by property energy analysis

Program Benefits:

• Reduced ongoing operating costs
• Improved comfort, health, and safety for tenants
• Pathway to increased sustainability and environmental stewardship
• System replacement to full rehabilitation options

Contact Information

High Sierra Energy Foundation

• Phone: 760-934-4650
• Email: info@highsierraenergy.org

Application Process

For complete application information and to get started, visit:

• socalren.org/multifamily

Available Resources:

• Program Overview Flyer
• Contractor Recruitment Flyer
• Rancho Vista Case Study Flyer