Through the Energy Upgrade™ California program, you’ll have a unique opportunity to work directly with homeowners and suggest energy-efficient retrofits that will make the biggest difference in their home’s energy efficiency.
Sign up to become an eligible contractor today - and join us in making a difference for our communities, our region and the environment.
How to Participate
To become an eligible contractor:
Meet the minimum qualifications
Attend a mandatory contractor orientation workshop
Sign a contractor participation agreement
For more information, visit the San Diego Contractor Portal*.
Performing Basic Upgrade Packages Current CA state contractor’s license(s) appropriate to the retrofit project scope of work
Bonded and in good standing
Insurance to Investor-Owned Utility minimums
Contractor agrees to pull building permits on all work, as required by local jurisdiction
Contractor attends a program orientation and participation workshop
Company signs program participation agreement.
Contractor has a BPI-certified Building Analyst conduct combustion safety testing and all other minimum health and safety requirements specified in the BPI Building Analyst Standard
Contractor must attend the program’s Basic technical training
(Unless contractor also participates in the Advanced Path)
Performing Advanced Upgrade Packages - Current CA state contractors license(s) appropriate to the retrofit project scope of work
- Bonded and in good standing
- Insurance to Investor-Owned Utility minimums
- Contractor agrees to pull building permits on all work, as required by the local jurisdiction
- Contractor attends a program orientation and participation workshop
- Company signs program participation agreement, and reports a minimum of 4 jobs per year (12 months)
- Contractor has a BPI-certified Building Analyst conduct combustion safety testing and all other minimum health and safety requirements specified in the BPI Building Analyst Standard
- BPI Certification/Accreditation: Contractor has at least one BPI-certified Building Analyst on staff for each project
- Contractor holds training credential for CEC-approved modeling software testing
- Test-in and test-out performed according to BPI standards if conducted by a BPI Building Analyst, or to HERS II standards if conducted by a HERS II certified individual
