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Multifamily Upgrades

Energy savings to benefit your building—and your bottom line!

3C-REN’s Multifamily Home Energy Savings helps property owners save energy and money with energy efficiency upgrades at a reduced cost.

  • No cost energy assessment helps you find out where you can save most
  • Up to $1,000 back for each high efficiency heat pump water heater or furnace replacement
  • Whole building rebates up to $750 per apartment

GET STARTED TODAY

Whole building rebates up to $750 per apartment!

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Eligibility Guidelines

To participate in 3C-REN Multifamily Home Energy Savings, properties must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Existing multifamily buildings with 5 or more units
  • Located in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura counties
  • Receiving Utility service from PG&E, SCE, or SoCalGas*

*This includes Central Coast Community Energy, Clean Power Alliance, and Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers

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UPGRADES AVAILABLE:

Energy efficiency upgrades can save you money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make homes healthier for their residents. The multifamily program encourages comprehensive projects that include a combination of upgrades. Check out the sections below to see where you can save with 3C-REN Home Energy Savings.

Domestic Hot Water
UpgradeEnergy Cost SavingsGHG ReductionBonus RebateImproved Health
Central Heat Pump Water HeaterLowHIGHyes
In-Unit Heat Pump Water HeaterLowHIGHyes
Heat Pump Pool HeatersMediumMediumyes
Other Pool/Spa: Efficient Pumps, VFDs, & CoversMediumLowNo
Pipe Insulation (in-unit or central)HIGHMediumNo
Recirculation Controls: Variable Speed Drives with Balancing Valves, or Demand ControllersMediumMediumNo
Faucet Aerators and/or ShowerheadsMediumLowNo
DHW Distribution UpgradesMediumMediumNo
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
UpgradeEnergy Cost SavingsGHG ReductionBonus RebateImproved Health
Central Heat Pump Space ConditioningMediumMediumyes
In-Unit Heat Pump Space ConditioningMediumMediumyes
Duct replacement or duct sealing with HERS verification and insulationMediumMediumNo
Smart ThermostatsLowMediumNo
Variable Speed Hydronic CirculatorsMediumMediumNo
BUILDING ENVELOPE
UpgradeEnergy Cost SavingsGHG ReductionBonus RebateImproved Health
Insulation (attic, floor, wall, or crawlspace)MediumMediumNo
Air SealingLowLowNo
WindowsLowMediumNo
APPLIANCES
UpgradeEnergy Cost SavingsGHG ReductionBonus RebateImproved Health
Energy Star RefrigeratorsLowLowNo
Energy Star DishwashersLowLowNo
Heat Pump DryersMediumMediumyes
Induction Cooking AppliancesLowMediumyes
Front Load Washing MachinesHIGHLowNo
Low Flow ToiletsMediumLowNo
LIGHTING
UpgradeEnergy Cost SavingsGHG ReductionBonus RebateImproved Health
In-unit LED fixtures (no bulbs)MediumLowNo
Common Area LED fixtures and/or bulbs & controls (Exterior and Interior)HIGHMediumNo

START SAVING TODAY!

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