how we help clean energy contractors become more successful
Our Latest Upgrades
- We are proud to announce the launch of our new website, identity, and logo.
- This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the ongoing EFCA story.
- This is also a great time to join EFCA.
our foundation and our enduring legacy
Who We Are
- More than two decades ago, contractors with foresight founded our trade organization.
- Our primary purpose is to help clean energy contractors like you succeed.
- We support industry growth in Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy.
our core values: provide what you need
What We Do
Collaborative Advocacy
- Our foremost responsibility is to ensure that the clean energy contractors’ perspective is a key factor in state and federal legislative decisions.
- We work closely with dozens of other aligned organizations and agencies.
- Our established reputation and collaborative approach allow us to directly influence policy on a much larger scale.
Essential Information
- We keep you up to date on advances in clean energy, energy efficiency, and electrification.
- Our popular Blog helps you establish and maintain a prosperous, sustainable business model.
- Our Advocacy Updates keep you informed about relevant state and federal policy developments.
- Our free EFCA News is packed with essential contemporary information you need. Subscribe.
- Our Events Calendar helps you find programs to keep your skills and knowledge base current.
- We also have other useful resources, like Industry Acronyms, an Air Leakage Calculator, and more.
Connected Community
- EFCA is your influential energy efficiency and clean energy contractor community.
- Members have access to industry experts, technical resources, and manufacturers.
- We can connect you with an experienced pro for expert problem-solving advice.
- The wealth of knowledge shared by our board of directors and staff is a valuable resource for our members.
the resource for clean energy contractors
How We Help You Succeed Today
- At the turn of the century, the main reason to make buildings more efficient was to save on energy bills.
- Making buildings efficient first these days still makes common sense, but the stakes are much higher.
- Energy Efficiency has steadily become more relevant as everyone realizes it’s the essential first step.
- EFCA has continued to adapt and anticipate as the demand for energy-efficient solutions increases.
- We provide what Clean Energy Contractors need to succeed: Leads and Easy Access to Rebate Programs.
our clean energy connection directory
Free Leads For Clean Energy Contractors
- Our Clean Energy Connection helps homeowners connect with contractors on clean energy, electrification projects.
- EFCA built, promotes, and continually funds the Clean Energy Connection Directory.
- EFCA’s CEC Directory is reliable, free, private, and it helps California achieve our emissions reduction goals.
- EFCA’s CEC Directory also helps expand and support our state’s clean energy workforce.
- So far this year, we have sent out over 10,000 free job leads.
- These leads represent a significant EFCA financial contribution to the Energy Efficient & Clean Energy Industry.
innovators in rebate program management
EFCA Leads The Way
- Rebates are crucial to building a cleaner world for all of us; managing them is an important form of advocacy.
- Implementing them properly is a huge responsibility, and fulfilling their promise is a monumental ongoing task.
- We pioneered innovative solutions to shaping statewide rebate programs for SMUD, TECH, SGIP, PG&E, and more.
- For over a decade, EFCA has also been a SMUD program administrator.
- EFCA is responsible for Quality Assurance & Field Quality Control.
- We have processed tens of thousands of projects so far.
advocacy is our foremost responsibility
We Represent Your Best Interests
- The most important member benefit a professional trade organization can provide is truly effective advocacy.
- Our long history of major achievements helped pave the way for your success.
- Your Contractor Membership helps ensure we can continue to champion your cause.
- The more members we have, the greater our positive impact.
- Start your EFCA membership today!
new website, new brand identity, same goals
Join Us As We Work Together To Build A Safe, Clean, Equitable World
- Through education and advocacy, we strengthen the growing global community of contractors dedicated to energy efficiency.
- The future is bright. It will and must be energy efficient. Wasted energy will become a thing of the past.
- The ultimate transition has already begun; humanity now has a common goal.
- Efficiency is, and always will be, the essential first step.
- EFCA is now an even stronger and more efficient contractors’ organization.
- Do your part. Give back to your industry. Join EFCA today.
the resource for clean energy contractors
Support Us As We Help You Succeed
- Contractors: Help support EFCA so we can continue to fund our Clean Energy Connection Directory which can provide you with free leads.
- Your support also helps us continue to represent your best interests on the state and federal levels.
- Contractor Membership for you and 5 of your crew is less than $1 a day.
- We offer a variety of membership levels and payment options, starting at just $10 / month.
- Joining EFCA online is quick, secure, and easy.
Answers to Frequently Asked Membership Questions are here.
If you have any membership questions or comments, please contact me.
Jeff Kausch, EFCA Director of Membership, membership@efficiencyfirstca.org
