Rebates & No-Cost Consulting
Bay Area Multifamily Building Enhancements offers cash rebates and no-cost energy consulting for multifamily properties that undertake energy and water upgrades. The program assists in planning energy saving improvements designed to save 15% or more of a building's energy and water usage and provides $750 per unit in rebates to help pay for the upgrade.
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Heating & cooling systems
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Water heating systems
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Gas to electric conversions
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Lighting & appliances
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Building sealing & insulation
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Windows & more...
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5 Simple Steps
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Get Your Free Energy Consulting
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Reserve Rebates
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Complete Improvements
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Claim Rebates
Reserve your Space Now
Complete a simple interest form to get started, and a program representative will reach out to you within five business days to discuss your upgrade plans and timeline.
The program is open to multifamily properties with five or more dwelling units in the nine county Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma). Priority given targeted property types.
No-Cost Consulting
Talk with a consultant who will discuss your priorities and help you plan the best combination of upgrades for your property.
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Energy and water usage analysis and site visit
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Know your options and energy savings potential before you commit
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Referrals to all available incentives and programs (including PG&E, MCE & more)
Cash Rebates
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Work with the program consultant to customize a package of improvements that are expected to save 15% or more of your whole building's energy and water use. Calculate your rebate by multiplying the number of units by $750.
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Whole building rebates at $750 per unit
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In-unit & common area improvements eligible
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Choose your own contractors
Access to Financing
An expert consultant can present a customized list of financing options to help fund your energy efficiency projects. The service provides flexible financing options and includes:
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Multiple lender options and financing products
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Competitive rates and terms
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Support with the application and closing process
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Project cash flow analysis
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Qualifying projects can receive loan capital at 0% interest for up to 50% of the project
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Variety of lenders & financing types for different project sizes and scopes
Program Eligibility
While all multifamily properties with five or more dwelling units in the nine county Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma) are eligible to apply, first priority is given to properties that meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Contains less than 100 units
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Is a deed-restricted or naturally-occurring affordable property
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Has a resident ownership structure such as an HOA or co-op
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Is located within a disadvantaged community (determined by the AB 1550 Low-Income Communities map)
Properties that do not meet these criteria, or are not sure, are still encouraged to fill out an interest form, as certain exceptions can be made based on property location and scope of work. If funding is still available after July 1st, the program will begin accepting all eligible properties on a first-come first-served basis.