advocacy update
California Is on the Way to 6 Million Heat Pumps by 2030
Policymakers, Manufacturers, and Utility Partners have come together to form a plan for reaching Calfiorna’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals. Read our latest Advocacy update to stay informed.
State Legislature is Back In Session
Streamlined permitting requirements for heat pumps? No new residential building codes to be adopted before 2031? What’s happening this month in the California Legislature.
Executive Orders Aid Rebuilding Efforts
EFCA would like to extend our sympathies to anyone suffering loss from the recent fires in Southern California. The State and local governments have issued Executive Orders regarding the rebuilding…
Legislative Special Session Convened
Protecting Clean Energy Jobs is among the lofty goals of Newsom’s Legislative Special Session, beginning with the swearing-in of legislators on December 2nd. Millions of state dollars may be redirected…
HEEHRA Rebates are rolling out
TECH Clean California has opened applications for the first phase of HEEHRA rebates for multifamily and single-family income-qualified projects. Single-family market rate HVAC available now, HPWH coming soon. For more…
Zero-Emissions Space & Water Heating Standards
CARB plans to implement Zero-Emission Space and Water Heating standards by 2029. What are the new proposed standards, and how will they affect you?
Neighborhood Decarbonization Pilot Program Coming Soon
Senate Bill 1221 will authorize electrification of entire neighborhoods, phasing out natural gas for good saving ratepayers billions. Learn how this pilot program could reshape energy usage and impact your…
CalCERTS no longer a HERS Provider
CalCERTS, one of two certified HERS Providers, has closed its doors. What comes next? Learn what steps you need to take to transition smoothly and continue your projects without interruption.
DOE’s New Zero-Emissions Building Definition
The Department of Energy has released a National Definition of a Zero-Emissions Building. Read on to find out more about how they are being determined and how these new regulations…
Changes are coming this year for California’s Green Building Code and Energy Code
California’s Green Building Code and Energy Code are changing this year. How will this affect energy costs? What does this mean for our air conditioners and gas appliances? Read on…
Utility Rate Changes: Fixed + Usage = Your New Bill
The CPUC has approved a new fixed charge for utility bills. PG&E wants to add a fixed rate charge for all electric users. Proceeds will be used for infrastructure upgrades…
California’s Energy Plans for 2025 and Beyond
Now is the time to make your voice heard. California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards are updated every three years. Lead Commissioner Hearings took place in April and the current public…
What’s New for California’s Clean Energy Shift
TECH heat pump water heater incentives Customer response to the TECH Clean California single-family market rate incentives for heat pump water heaters has been highly positive since launching in late …
2024: Early Setbacks, But Progress Continues
California’s clean energy future is bright for well-positioned contractors, but it’s not without some recent clouds. Despite these hurdles, California’s future is clean energy, and progress continues on multiple fronts.
Heat pump water heaters as batteries
Contractors have been asking us about a requirement for the TECH Clean California (TECH) heat pump water heater (HPWH) incentive program. TECH HPWH incentives require participating contractors to work with …
Help for California’s Goal of Six Million Heat Pumps by 2030
Major manufacturers are on board with the charge to electrify California homes. For contractors experiencing supply chain woes related to heat pumps, help is on the way. Last week, ten …
IRA Contractor Training Program Funding
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
EFCA in Support of the California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC)
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
California Energy Commission’s Equitable Building Decarbonization Program
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
EFCA Supports AB 593 California Building Emission Reduction Strategies (Haney)
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
The California Energy Commission is Making Changes to the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Program
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Technology and Equipment for Clean Heating (TECH) Initiative Funded
On February 2nd, the California Public Utilities Commission approved $50 million for TECH from California’s FY 2022-2023 budget from General Fund revenues.
Gas Stoves 2.0
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on our recent advocacy efforts.
SEER 2 ratings went into effect on January 1
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on our recent advocacy efforts.
Final 2022 CARB Scoping Plan Released
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on our recent advocacy efforts.
The CEC Releases New Load Management Standards
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on our recent advocacy efforts.
Ending Subsidies for Gas Infrastructure
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on our recent advocacy efforts.
California Steps Up its Decarbonization Commitment
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts
Why California Policy is Big on Electrification
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
California is Using Microgrids to Help Ensure Safety During Times of Crisis
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
California Continues to Set New Generation Records
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Air Resources Board – Scoping Plan Workshop
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Net Metering Regulations
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.”
California’s Independent System Operator (CAISO) Shares Their First Ever Twenty-Year Plan
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
$150M in rebates for peak load reduction efforts
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
TECH Clean California; Potential changes to NEM rates
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
What is the role of EE in a decarbonization future?
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Getting to 100% Carbon-free electricity by 2045
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
50 Communities in CA Have Now Banned Gas in New Construction
• More Gas Bans • Energy Savings Goals Now Account for Fuel-Switching
New 2022 building codes; IPCC report on Climate Change
• New 2022 building codes • IPCC report on Climate Change
California is Leading The Way to an All-Electric Future
California is leading the way to an all-electric future. The continual reduction in the cost of renewable electricity generation is making electricity the energy choice of the future.
California is Boldly Adopting Clean Energy
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
The CPUC Supports NEBs and TSB
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Can You Say Heat Pump Water Heater?
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Nox Regulations, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) And Asthma
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
A Bit About Policy And Climate Change
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Electrical Grid Impacts are a Serious Concern
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
The Changing Metrics of Energy Efficiency in California
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
SB 1477 Update, Adding Storage to The Grid
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
New finance offers, Title 24 for 2022 CPUC’s long-term gas planning
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Newsome Signs Executive Order Banning Gas Cars And Trucks By 2035
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
End Of Summer Update
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
State Energy Policy is Focusing on Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Connecting With Commissioners at the California Energy Commission
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
California Energy Commission’s First Decarbonization Workshop
California Energy Commission On May 8th, the California Energy Commission held its first decarbonization workshop. Usually, this would be an in-person meeting at the CEC. Due to the pandemic, however, the CEC …
Developing Financial Advantages to Switch to Electricity
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Natural Gas Bans, and Community Solar Green Light
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Update on Statewide Advanced Water Heater Initiative
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, December 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, November 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, October 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, September 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, August 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, July 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, May 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, April 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, March 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, February 2019
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, December 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, November 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, October 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, September 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, August 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, June 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, May 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, April 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, March 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, February 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, January 2018
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, December 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, November 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, October 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, September 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
Advocacy Update, August 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts. Residential Pay-For-Performance is gaining traction in California. Running the current Energy…
Advocacy Update, July 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts. The California Public Utility Commission uses the 3-prong test to allow…
Advocacy Update, June 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts. In many expert opinions, the path to a clean energy future…
Advocacy Update, May 2017
Efficiency First CA works tirelessly on behalf of contractors throughout the state. Here’s an update on recent advocacy efforts.
