Qualifying North County residents can receive no-cost home upgrades designed to boost energy efficiency and improve indoor air quality within your home. California’s Equitable Building Decarbonization (EBD) Program is supported by local nonprofits, community organizations and environmental leaders to provide no-cost upgrades and personal support to your community.

Communities receiving state funding face issues with pollution, extreme heat, flooding and fire risk. These home upgrades can improve your own indoor air quality and comfort, while helping reduce overall pollution.

What’s being offered

Based on your home’s unique needs, no-cost upgrades could include:

  • Home weatherization and air sealing
  • A heat pump water heater
  • A heat pump heating and cooling system
  • Electric laundry appliances
  • An induction cooktop
  • Lighting
  • Low-flow shower heads
  • And more!

Important Enrollment Information

The enrollment form will ask for your Community Partner information:

  • Your Community Partner (CP): CEA
  • Your CP Code: CEA-014

Eligibility

Income-qualified owners or renters of single-family, multifamily, or manufactured homes in identified Southern California communities are encouraged to apply. We’ll help you determine your eligibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The EBD program is a statewide effort under the California Energy Commission (CEC). You can learn more about the CEC here.

For your safety, all work must be completed by the program’s trained installers.

Yes. Your program advisor will review the EBD recommendations with you and help determine which upgrades are the best fit for your home. You’ll have a say in the final choices, based on what’s compatible with your home and your needs.

Air sealing helps prevent heating or AC from leaking out of your home, while new, efficient appliances use less energy to do the same job.

Along with better efficiency to help you use less energy, switching to electric appliances helps reduce harmful emissions and supports improved indoor air quality.

For general program information, please visit SoCalEBD.org.

The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program is overseen by the California Energy Commission and administered by the County of Los Angeles in the southern California region. The program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Invest, formerly known as Cap-and-Trade, dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Partial funding is provided by the Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) Program overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy.