To celebrate a major ESA CAM milestone of completing energy efficiency retrofits (i.e., treatments) that service residents in more than 500 multifamily buildings, we would like to share a recap of the program’s progress to-date as well as some non-energy related benefits of completing these treatments. Read More.
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2021 Bridge Period and Program Updates Overview
As PG&E awaits the final CPUC decision to determine the future of program activity beyond July 1, 2021, and due to the remaining incentive funds available from the previous program year, ESA CAM is implementing the 2021 Bridge Period from January 1 - June 30, 2021 to serve projects on ESA CAM’s waitlist. Read More.
2021 Extended Construction Deadline
With the lingering challenges of COVID-19 delaying equipment delivery and construction timelines, PG&E has amended the July 1, 2021 construction deadline to September 1, 2021 for projects served in the 2017-2020 Program Cycle and enrolled prior to July 1, 2020. Read More.
Updated Program Response to COVID-19
ESA CAM understands and continues to learn more about the impact this public health emergency is having on our program participants and the affordable housing community. Learn more in our updated program response to COVID-19. Read More.
Phased Payment Policy Update
ESA CAM has announced a phased payment policy amendment to help properties that are experiencing permit inspection delays. Read More.
Construction Completion to Payment
After your project completes construction, verification is the final step before you can receive your incentive payment. Here are three tips to make sure the verification process goes smoothly. Read More.
Construction Deadline Extension
The full extent and duration of COVID-19 impacts to the construction industry are still unknown. As a result, PG&E has amended the October 1, 2020 construction deadline for Energy Savings Assistance: Common Area Measures (ESA CAM). Read More.
Program Response to COVID-19
The ESA CAM program understands the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the affordable housing community and our program participants. Your health and safety remain our top priorities alongside maintaining your progress in the program. Read More.
How to Participate in ESA CAM and ESA In-Unit
ESA CAM provides funding for common area and central system upgrades, while ESA In-Unit focuses on upgrades within residential units. Both programs can work together to help property owners understand their no-cost energy efficiency upgrade opportunities. Read More.
Taking Action on Energy Upgrades
When it comes to energy efficiency, lighting may be the first upgrade opportunity that comes to mind. However, ESA CAM’s eligible measures list goes deeper than lighting upgrades. Find out how one San Francisco property is leveraging ESA CAM funds to make major property upgrades. Read More.