Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what my incentive will be for the home(s) that I am building?

Refer to the Micropas Above Code Report or the Energy Pro Util 1-R form generated by your Title 24 Consultant, this form should be submitted with your utility incentive application.

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I am in a single commodity area where the Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) provides either gas or electricity, what incentives would I qualify for?

In a single commodity IOU service territory, the utilities have a sharing agreement where they will provide both the incentives. Except in PG&E service territory where the incentive will be paid only for the commodities that PG&E provides and Southern California Gas Company service territory where you must contact the representative to determine the incentive arrangement.

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How do I get paid the incentive?

After you receive the application acceptance letter and Request For Payment form from the utility, you may proceed to apply for the incentive. Before you submit for the incentive, the home must be completed and had the final HERS inspection. The HERS inspection must be uploaded by the HERS rater into the provider registry under the project shared or created by the utility so that the utility may view for incentive verification.

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What is a provider registry?

The CEC has approved two providers for the Residential New Construction programs, CHEERS and CalCERTS. The provider registry is a data storage for uploading project CF-1R project information and HERS inspection results.

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May I submit my application online?

Currently, the application is available online, however it must be submitted in hard copy with all supporting documents.

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What supporting documents are needed with the CAHP application?

In the CAHP handbook online, there is a checklist available to assist in the application process.

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How long does it take to approve my CAHP application?

Usually the plan check approval process takes 4-6 weeks. Make sure you have submitted all supporting documents on the checklist or the plan check may take longer because the IOU has to wait for the missing document information.

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What Green Home Certification Programs are qualified for the Green Home Kicker bonus of 10%?

Currently, only three programs qualify:

  • Build It Green
  • California Green Builder
  • LEED® for Homes

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For the New Solar Homes Partnership Tier II kicker of $1,000, is solar PV a mandatory requirement?

Yes.

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At what stage of construction do I apply for the incentives?

The CAHP application must be received prior to construction or prior to drywall being installed. The commission will disallow the incentive payment if these qualifications are not met as it is considered free ridership.

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What is a Floor Finish schedule?

This is only applicable if the floor has thermal mass and credit is being taken in the T-24 calculations.

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