RISE Homes (Rebuilding Incentives for Sustainable Electric Homes)
RISE Homes is a program authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) offering financial incentives and support to help residents rebuild energy-efficient, all-electric homes after a natural disaster. The RISE Homes program was established in the Phase 2 Decision of the CPUC’s Building Decarbonization proceeding, which ordered the state’s investor-owned electric utilities to fund the program budget of $50 million.
RISE Homes provides...
Financial incentives to rebuild using all-electric technologies
Personalized support to navigate the rebuilding process
A model for disaster recovery that supports state climate goals
How do I apply?
Homeowners and builders can apply for RISE Homes incentives for projects that meet the following criteria:
- Residential property has been red-tagged or deemed uninhabitable by city, county, or combined jurisdiction that has declared a Local Emergency Proclamation dating back to Jan. 1, 2017.
- The property received electric service from one of the investor-owned utilities in California.
- Residential new construction complies with Title 24 all-electric building code.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and start your application.
Who administers RISE Homes?
Through a competitive process, the CPUC selected ICF Resources LLC as the program implementer.
Why does it matter?
Across California, an estimated 37,000 homeowners and rental property owners have been impacted by natural disasters since 2017. In adopting the RISE Homes program, the CPUC recognizes the need to support their recovery while enhancing resilience and energy efficiency across the state. RISE Homes promotes access to clean, energy-efficient technologies that enable safer environments and help the state combat climate change.
RISE Homes incentives range from $7,000 to $10,000 for rebuilding a single-family home with electric energy solutions, but homeowners who qualify for equity incentives can receive amounts up to 50% more. These incentives can make a difference in homeowners’ decisions to rebuild.
