New Construction Electrification Program

Reminder: Eligibility is changing October 1, 2026. Please see the eligibility tab for details.

Overview

The New Construction Electrification Program will provide housing developers and homeowners with incentives to build all-electric housing. Housing projects must be built to all-electric standards for all energy utility needs including but not limited to water heating, space heating, and cooking appliances. Incentives are determined on a per unit basis and will be provided “downstream” to developers and homeowners upon successful completion of the project.

Benefits

All-electric housing is cheaper and safer to build.

Building occupants benefit from cleaner indoor air and ultra-high efficiency appliances that provide greater safety and comfort.

All electric housing reduces greenhouse gas emissions and criteria air pollutants by eliminating natural gas.

Steps to Electrify Your Ride

Step 1

To apply, click the Application tab.

Step 2

Applications for enhanced incentives for disaster rebuild projects must provide proof that the previous structure was Red Tagged as a result of a natural disaster.

Step 3

  • To apply, click the Application tab.
  • Applications for enhanced incentives for disaster rebuild projects must provide proof that the previous structure was Red Tagged as a result of a natural disaster.
  • Applications will be submitted upon project completion. The application will be reviewed by 3CE staff and funds distributed if the application meets the following conditions:
    • 3CE staff confirms the building/s are or will be enrolled in 3CE electricity service.
    • Applicant submits the following documents indicating that the development was completed as an all-electric building:
    • Certificate of Occupancy -OR- Notice of Completion -AND- Written notice from the applicable Building Inspector confirming that no gas infrastructure was built throughout the building and construction site.

What Projects Are Eligible?

  • Affordable Housing Developments
  • Farmworker Housing
  • Market-rate Housing
  • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • Single-family Disaster Rebuilds

Applications for projects completed between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026 must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

Applications for projects completed between August 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 can be submitted either:

  1. By September 30, 2026 for the program design and under the terms and conditions relevant at the time of application submission.
  2. Or between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027 for the program design and under the terms and conditions that are relevant at the time of application submission.

Applications are processed in the order they are received and are subject to available funding. 3CE reserves the right to change program design, including eligibility and rebates, at any time. Please read the program Terms and Conditions for full details.

Program design is expected to change on October 1, 2026. 3CE will provide more information on the website in late September 2026.

Housing Developers

A business entity whose core business is housing, real estate, and/or property development. All eligible projects must be built to all-electric standards for all energy utility needs. Projects must be enrolled in 3CE electrical service upon completion.

Agriculture Employee Housing Developer

A business entity whose core business is either in the agricultural sector or supporting the agricultural sector employee housing market. The housing project must be enrolled in 3CE electrical service upon completion. The developer must build a minimum of four farmworker housing units under one development.

Private Homeowners

A residential customer enrolled in 3CE electrical service and in good standing who is building a single-family home or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”). All ADUs are eligible, including existing building additions and alterations.

Single-Family Disaster Rebuilds

Single-family home rebuild projects that result from a Governor-declared natural disaster occurring on or after January 2020 are eligible.

Rebates

Rebates

* A single-family home is counted as a single unit.
Project Type Incentive Amount Incentive Limit
Affordable Housing $3,000/unit Up to $250,000 per project
Farmworker Housing $3,000/unit Up to $250,000 per project
Market-rate Housing $2,000/unit* Up to $200,000 per project
Accessory Dwelling Unit $5,000/unit Up to $10,000 per project
Single-family Disaster Rebuild $15,000/unit Up to $15,000 per project
* A single-family home is counted as a single unit.

Voices From
Your Community

“Organizations like 3CE are really those one-of-kind solutions. We have enough incentives throughout the program where everybody can benefit right away. It actually ensures that we have local control and local direction of where our investments are made, and that means the programs are designed for the people.”

Em Johnson

Community Organizer

“Doing the ag electrification with Central Coast Community Energy just makes sense for us. Seeing a program that was going to be able to help us move toward a more sustainable operation, plus having that cost share – it just seemed like a no-brainer to me.”

Jynel Gularte

5th generation family farmer

“ It’s a big step for small farming. Typically fuel coasts and then maintenance on the tractor is very costly. This is just plug in and charge and then go.”

Albert Fraide

Farming Advisor at ALBA

Resources

Guide to Central Coast New Construction Incentive Programs

3CE New Construction Bilingual Flyer 04.25

California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook

ADUs tend to be significantly less expensive to build than new detached single-family homes and offer benefits that address common development barriers, such as environmental quality.

View PDF
California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook

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What to Expect

Thank you for your interest in 3CE’s New Construction Electrification Program (NCEP). Please read the following instructions before completing the application.

  1. To apply, you must be a customer of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). If you are not sure if you receive Central Coast Community Energy’s services, please call 1-877-455-2223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday to speak with a Local Customer Service Representative.

  2. Before applying, please check the Application Checklist to get all of the required information ready. Documents include:

  3. Letter from architect, electrician or verified third party stating that the project is being built to all-electric standards

  4. Certificate of Occupancy or Notice of Completion

  5. Recent Electricity bill (to verify enrollment in 3CE for multifamily developments)

  6. Red Tag Documentation, if applicable

  7. You must fill in all fields that are marked with an “*”. Please complete the application as well as you can. If you provide incorrect or incomplete information and/or documentation it may take longer to process your application.

  8. If you have questions or need help, please check the Frequently Asked Questions on 3cenergy.org. For more help, please contact customer service at 1-877-455-2223 or email NorthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the PG&E service area) or SouthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the SCE service area).

Please note: You cannot save and return to this application once you begin. If you leave this application before it is complete, you will have to start over.