Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program: Application for Tribes
Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program: Application for Tribes supports California tribes with home energy retrofits to reduce emissions and advance energy equity.
Funder: California Energy Commission
Due Dates: October 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Written questions) | February 19, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (Applications)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 base allocation, plus up to $500,000 additional funding by housing-stock tier; anticipated two-year direct grants
Summary: Supports California tribal residential retrofits with efficient electric appliances, energy-efficiency improvements, and related upgrades.
Key Information: Only tribal governments on the Native American Heritage Commission contact list may apply, including non-federally recognized tribes.
Description
The California Energy Commission’s Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program funds energy-efficient electric appliances, energy-efficiency measures, and related residential upgrades at no cost to participating homes. Administered by the Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives Division, the program aims to reduce building greenhouse gas emissions and advance energy equity while supporting energy affordability, indoor air quality, extreme-heat resilience, grid reliability, and local workforce opportunities.
Tribes may implement the program through a direct CEC grant or receive retrofit services through a separately selected third-party implementer. Eligible projects serve existing California homes owned or managed by tribes or tribal organizations, or owned by enrolled tribal members. The program is funded in part through California Climate Investments and supports the CEC’s commitment to California tribal energy sovereignty.
