Support for Increased Energy Efficiency and Use of Renewable Energy in Affordable Housing

This website section is a resource for those interested in increasing the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable generation measures in affordable housing developments throughout California for both the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) and the California Solar Initiative (CSI).

• California's Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24 Standards)


• Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) Program


• California Utility Allowance Calculator


• Solar for New Affordable Housing


• Builder's Kit for New Affordable Housing


• NSHP Affordable Housing Advisory Committee


• Virtual Net Metering


• CSI Single Family Home Low Income Program


• CSI Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing (MASH)


• Investor-Owned Utility Programs


• Publicly Owned and Municipal Utility Programs


• Water Conservation Programs


• Federal Programs and Incentives


• Other Resources