The Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) Program offers home improvements and new appliances to qualifying Southern California residents at no cost.
These upgrades are designed to be more energy efficient, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve indoor air quality. Participants will not only lower their home’s environmental impact but also help reduce their exposure to common indoor pollutants.
The program is authorized by the California Legislature, overseen by the California Energy Commission (CEC), and fully funded by California Climate Investments and the federal Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program. In Southern California, the implementer is Los Angeles County.
To be eligible, you must meet all the following criteria:
In addition, the household must meet the following income criteria:
For single-family and manufactured or mobile homes: your household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI), or you must be enrolled in an income-qualified assistance program.
For multifamily properties: at least two-thirds of units must be at or below 80% of the AMI.
The income requirements are for occupants, only. If the home or building owner does not live in the home, their income should not be included. However, their pre-authorization for a home assessment and upgrades must be provided before retrofit work may commence.
Not sure if your home qualifies? Submit this interest form and a community-based organization will help you check eligibility.
Nothing! The program pays for the assessment, equipment, installation, permits, and labor.
The program is authorized by the California Legislature, overseen by the California Energy Commission (CEC), and fully funded by California Climate Investments and the federal Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program. In Southern California, the implementer is Los Angeles County.
Common upgrades include:
These upgrades are designed to improve efficiency, comfort, safety, and indoor air quality. Other upgrades may also be allowed.
A heat pump is an electric system that moves heat from one place to another. It can warm a room or cool it like an air conditioner. This technology is used in some heaters, air conditions, clothes dryers and water heaters. It runs on electricity instead of gas and uses energy very efficiently. This is not a new technology and is common in Southeastern states, Europe, and East Asia.
Every home is different, so your improvement package, called a High Performance Home Plan, will be designed specifically for your home.
After a home assessment, the program will recommend the best improvements for your household, such as a heat pump heating and cooling system, induction stove, and/or other comfort and efficiency upgrades.
Complete this interest form. A local community-based organization will contact you, help you determine if you are eligible, answer your questions, and help you sign up.
Only carefully selected assessors and installers complete retrofits. They are licensed, insured, and trained to install energy-efficient equipment. The program implementer selects and manages these assessors and installers to make sure their work meets high safety and quality standards.
Yes! Renters are encouraged to participate, but property owner approval will be needed before the home assessment can be performed and upgrades can be installed. Since the retrofit(s) involve installing permanent appliances and equipment, the property owner must provide consent, sign off, and supply documentation of home ownership. Renters will need to coordinate with their property owners. The program also includes tenant protections to help prevent displacement or unfair rent increases.
You can fill out this interest form and a local community-based organization will walk you through the process and work with the property owner.
ICFA’s are communities the EBD Program has identified as most likely to benefit from free, clean energy upgrades. Based on energy bill and environmental data, these communities tend to have higher energy bills, more pollution, or are at higher risk from wildfires or heat waves. The program begins in these locations to help Californians who need it most. If you’re not sure if you’re located in an eligible ICFA, fill out this interest form and someone will help you check your geographic eligibility.
A homeowner or tenant’s eligibility is determined based on multiple factors, including income, property characteristics, and program requirements. Residents located within the Southern Region Initial Community Focus Areas listed below may qualify for further eligibility screening:
The program is currently focused on specific initial communities. Starting in 2026, communities outside the initial focus areas may be considered for future phases if they are located in under resourced or disadvantaged areas and program funding is available. Information on future expansion and how communities can express interest will be shared as it becomes available.
Yes, but it’s easy. Your installer and construction project manager will show you how to keep things working well with basic maintenance tips.
You’ll enjoy a more comfortable home, lower energy use, and healthier indoor air — all at no cost to you. Plus, your upgrades help reduce pollution and build a cleaner energy future for your community.
Good question! Scammers are out there. Don’t give your financial info (bank account numbers or passwords, for example) to anyone offering to get rebates for you. If you think someone is trying to trick you, contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs or call 1-800-952-5210, California’s Office of the Attorney General, the Better Business Bureau or your county’s District Attorney’s Office.
You may also contact the SoCal EBD program via-
Email: ContactUs@socalEBD.org
Phone: 1-424-285-6602 (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
You may also contact CEC at equitablebuildingdecarb@energy.ca.gov
You may contact the SoCal EBD program via-
Email: ContactUs@socalEBD.org
Phone: 1-424-285-6602 (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Learn more about the California Statewide program.
Language assistance is available, at no cost to you. Call 1-424-285-6602 for service in your language.
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No. Both homeowners and renters can qualify for the program. Property ownership will be verified during the application process, but program eligibility is based on the income of the household residents, not the property owner.
The program includes tenant protections. For market-rate rentals:
(A market-rate rental is a residential property where the rent is set by the landlord based on current local supply and demand rather than government subsidies or income-based caps)
Property owners cannot evict tenants due to project-related renovations.
If you participate in this program and believe that your rent went up because of the improvements, please contact: ContactUs@socalEBD.org
The program may provide additional funding for remediation measures such as electrical upgrades, asbestos or mold removal, and ventilation retrofits.
The program requires the installation of an efficient, electric heat pump for heating and cooling or heat pump water heater, at a minimum. In addition, at least two of the four end uses (space heating, water heating, cooking, and clothes drying) must be electric after the retrofit. Full electrification is encouraged but not mandatory.
Participants will receive a High Performance Home Plan following their Home Energy Assessment. The High Performance Home Plan provides personalized packages for you to select from and agree to before any installation happens.
Every home project is unique, and the duration of retrofit depends on the appliances being installed and any additional retrofits needed. For most homes, installers will be in the home for about two days. More involved projects may take several days to weeks, but the program is designed to minimize disruption and keep construction time as short as possible.
The contracted installers are responsible for obtaining all required permits and ensuring compliance with state and local codes. Home occupants will be responsible for allowing inspectors and program implementers access to conduct site inspections.
You’ll receive guidance on how to use and maintain your new equipment, along with contact info for any questions.