How to Participate

A new ESA multifamily program is coming!
ESA CAM is no longer accepting new applications, but a new multifamily affordable housing program will launch in Summer 2023! It will provide energy efficiency upgrades for income-qualified residential units and common areas. Learn more and submit an interest form to have your property screened for eligibility.

The PG&E ESA CAM program is no longer accepting new applications. To have your property screened for the next multifamily program, please submit an interest form below.  

The new program will launch in Summer 2023. It will serve both deed-restricted and non-deed-restricted properties and offer whole-building upgrades and no-cost technical assistance similar to the services offered through previous programs. This includes site assessment audits, benchmarking services, scope-of-work design and construction oversight. Projects will be enrolled on a first come, first serve basis but there will be no limitations on the number of properties that owners/representatives can enroll.   

To participate in the new multifamily program, properties must undergo an income-eligibility screening. Please see requirements below. 

For Property Owners

  1. Must be a multifamily property with five or more dwelling units: 
    • Each unit must share either a common wall, ceiling or floor with another dwelling unit. 
  2. Majority of residents must be income-qualified: 
    • For Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 65% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, per ESA Program rules.  
    • For Non-Deed-Restricted Property: The property must house at least 80% of residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, per ESA Program rules.     
  3. Property must be served by one or more of the California investor-owned utilities as listed below: 
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 
    • Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) 
    • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) 
    • San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) 

For Residents

  1. Residents must live in a multifamily property that has five or more dwelling units:  
    • Each unit must share either a common wall, ceiling or floor with another dwelling unit. 
  2. Residents may qualify for in-unit measures if they meet the program’s income or categorical eligibility guidelines. 
  3. Residents must have an active account with one of the California investor-owned utilities as listed below: 
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 
    • Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) 
    • Southern California Edison Company (SCE) 
    • San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E) 

Tenant income must meet the following guidelines:

Number of Persons in HouseholdTotal Gross Annual Household Income*
1$33,975 or less
2$45,775 or less
3$57,575 or less
4$69,375 or less
5$81,175 or less
6$92,975 or less
7$104,775 or less
8$116,575 or less
9$128,375 or less
10$140,175 or less
Each additional person, add $11,800.
*Before taxes based on current income sources. Valid through May 31, 2023.

Get Started Today:
Fill Out an Interest Form

interest form submission

Learn More:
ESA CAM Factsheet

ESA CAM factsheet

Stay Updated:
PG&E’s ESA Newsletter

Eligible Equipment

The full list of eligible equipment will be available soon and will include the following categories: lighting, heating and cooling, domestic hot water, building envelope and weatherization, appliances and plug loads. Please review ESA CAM’s measures for more information on the types of measure categories and efficiency standards that will be included in the new program. Note: electrification opportunities are being explored! 

Submit an interest form to have your property screened for eligibility.