We Support Clean Energy Contractors
about efficiency first california
Who We Are
And Why It Matters
Efficiency First California (EFCA) is a non-profit trade organization that represents and promotes clean energy contractors in California. For over 20 years, we have helped contractors like you succeed.
EFCA is directly involved in state policy discussions. One of our core responsibilities, as a trade organization, is to help contractors be aware and involved in state energy policy.
Policymakers on the local, state, and federal levels often reach out to us directly to better understand the contractor’s perspective. The contractor’s perspective is crucial in policy discussions. We listen to and advocate for you, the contractor.
We partner with industry stakeholders who share our common goals. Working collaboratively, we have been able to influence policy on a large scale.
We want to help you grow your business. Our monthly blog and advocacy update help you make well-informed decisions about the future of your business. We represent your best interests for sustainable, fair, and unbiased business models. We have an extensive list of industry contacts. If you need help, reach out and we can likely help you with whatever issues you’re experiencing.
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The Voice for Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Contractors
training & events for clean energy & energy efficiency
Advanced Framing with Wildfire Hardened, Creative Building Envelopes (Webinar)
Course Description: Traditional home construction often involves using more wood than necessary. Reducing wood usage not only lowers fuel consumption but also creates space for additional insulation, which decreases fire risk and enhances energy performance. Learn how to build more energy-efficient and wildfire-hardened homes at a lower cost and faster pace! Instructor Ron Kliewer, a seasoned Framer and General Contractor, will share his hands-on experience. He will cover the basic anatomy of wood framing, illustrate current framing practices, demonstrate how
Wildfire Resilience: Hardening Structures & Communities (Webinar)
Course Description: There is an urgent need to perform parcel assessments in order to harden homes, parcels and communities to “stand alone” to survive wildfires. Why? Multiple fires and other conditions may outpace the efforts of first responders. What is needed to mitigate risks for individual buildings and communities? A comprehensive structure and parcel assessment based on a burn test study Kliewer and Associates (K&A), performed and the Hazard Mitigation Methodology (HMM) published by the National Institute of Standards and
2025 Title 24, Part 6 Essentials — Single-family Compliance: EnergyPro Introduction
Date: July 14, 2026 (See upcoming classes below) Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT Type: Virtual Classroom Location: Online CEUs: ICC:0.3; AIA:3; CABEC:3 Instructor: Martyn Dodd Level: Novice Guest Speaker: Hayley Monahan People new to EnergyPro software will learn the basics of using this modeling software to document compliance with California’s 2025 Single-family Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 or the Energy Code). Throughout the class, you will see how to use the software to complete essential tasks, then
Multifamily Passive House Design
Part 7 of 9 Passive House delivers healthy, quiet, and comfortable homes in durable buildings. Passive House also provides a baseline on which teams can craft resilient buildings capable of sheltering residents from the violent storms and extreme heat waves to come. In this course, we'll cover a range of issues that go into planning, designing, and constructing affordable Passive House multifamily buildings. It's a comprehensive overview, diving into key details, and demystifying the strategies for success. Agenda: Introduction and
California Contractor Advocacy
Building a clean energy future for all
Efficiency First California is actively engaged in California policy. We monitor communications from the California Energy Commission and the California Public Utilities Commission. When needed, we provide feedback to ensure regulations and policies consider the contractor’s role and the implications proposed regulations may have on contractors.
Your feedback as a contractor is critical for our efforts. We encourage your participation in policy discussions. We feel it is our role to represent your perspectives.
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Every month you can get details regarding important news and updates on clean energy, energy efficiency, trade shows, and the latest policy developments.
Check out our blog where you can get the information that matters to you and your business.
our projects
Clean Energy Connection
Free leads for contractors. Free referrals for homeowners.
EFCA’s Clean Energy Connection contractor directory helps homeowners connect with local, vetted contractors with proven expertise on clean energy and electrification projects.
We built the Clean Energy Connection to provide free leads to contractors and promote the growth of the industry as a whole.
It’s reliable, free, and it helps to grow and support our state’s clean energy workforce.
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Program Administrator for Sacramento Municipal Utility District
EFCA leads the way in rebate program management
We have been a key player in providing utility support services to different entities like TECH, SGIP, and PG&E, particularly as a program implementer for Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) incentive programs.
Our success has made EFCA a valuable resource for rebate program designers and implementers. We openly share our processes with others so they can also create successful programs, with the ultimate goal of making things easier for contractors (and homeowners).
Our Partners
sponsorship opportunities
Become a sponsor for EFCA’s upcoming events and open doors to connect, engage, and inspire both Clean Energy Connection (CEC) & Efficiency First California (EFCA) members.
For inquiries and more information, please reach out to our sponsorship team by clicking here.
