These draft guidelines for the Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program outline the proposed initial rules and requirements for the program, including funding allocations, household and property eligibility requirements, and eligible measures. Assembly Bill 209 (Committee on Budget, Chapter 251, Statutes of 2022) directed the California Energy Commission to develop the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program. A direct install program is a type of program that provides and installs energy-efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, and related upgrades directly to consumers at minimal or no cost.
The Tribal Direct Install Program will serve residential buildings owned or managed by California Native American tribes or California tribal organizations, and residential buildings owned by members of California Native American tribes. The primary goals of the program are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance energy equity. All California Native American tribes will have an opportunity to participate in the program.
