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Energy in California

Last verified Oct 21, 202616 verified records3 provisional

Entries marked Provisional have not been confirmed against a primary source. They are listed so you can see they exist; check with the issuer before relying on them.

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01 · Trades involved

Who does this work

The trades whose work shows up in the energy credentials and programmes below. Links go to each trade's page.

02 · Practitioner credentials

Credentials that apply in this state

What the issuer publishes about cost, course length and renewal. Holder lists are the issuer's own; TradeAtlas does not list individual contractors here.

BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and related BPI certifications

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Issued by Building Performance Institute (BPI) · certifies a person

Cost
exam fee set by each BPI test centre
Hours / length
Not verified
Renewal
3 years
Issuer’s holder list Issuer page

Sources: BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and related BPI certifications — bpi.org · BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and related BPI certifications — fdn.montana.edu · BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) and related BPI certifications — locate.bpi.org

BPI credentials used for HOMES/HEAR and WAP (Building Analyst, Building Science Principles, HEP)

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Issued by Building Performance Institute (BPI) · certifies a person

Cost
Not verified
Hours / length
Not verified
Renewal
3 years
No public holder list foundIssuer page

Sources: BPI credentials used for HOMES/HEAR and WAP (Building Analyst, Building Science Principles, HEP) — building-performance.org · BPI credentials used for HOMES/HEAR and WAP (Building Analyst, Building Science Principles, HEP) — homeenergyguidehub.com

ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79)

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Issued by International Code Council · certifies a person

Cost
exam B1 $320; 79 from $305 (ICC Store listings, possibly dated)
Hours / length
Not verified
Renewal
Not verified
Issuer’s holder list Issuer page

Sources: ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79) — buildingcodetrainer.com · ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79) — resources.columbusga.gov · ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79) — shop.iccsafe.org · ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) / Residential Energy Inspector-Plans Examiner (79) — shop.iccsafe.org

03 · Property designations

Designations for the home

A designation attaches to a property, not a person. Each entry notes what the program says about contractor involvement.

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier)

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

US DOE

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier), issued by US DOE (energy).

What it needs from a contractor
The issuer does not name a contractor role in the sources we reviewed.
Cost and renewal
Not verified
Issuer page

Sources: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier) — energy.gov · DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier) — energy.gov · DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier) — resnet.us · DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (Builder Partner + Rater/Verifier) — energy.gov

04 · Grants and rebates

Programmes that pay for the work

Award ceilings and window status are as the programme published them. Windows change; the date beside each status is when we last checked.

DOE Home Energy Rebates (HOMES + HEAR/HEEHR) federal framework

Verified Oct 21, 2026

US DOE (IRA 50121/50122)

DOE Home Energy Rebates (HOMES + HEAR/HEEHR) federal framework, run by US DOE (IRA 50121/50122) (energy). Installs must be by a state 'program-approved/qualified' contractor (minimal vetting only, per DOE FAQ); HOMES energy audits/modeling follow BPI-1100/1200/2400 standards; states set credentials.

Per-home maximum
$14,000
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Installs must be by a state 'program-approved/qualified' contractor (minimal vetting only, per DOE FAQ); HOMES energy audits/modeling follow BPI-1100/1200/2400 standards; states set credentials. Self-install not eligible for HOMES.
Programme page

Sources: DOE Home Energy Rebates (HOMES + HEAR/HEEHR) federal framework — building-performance.org · DOE Home Energy Rebates (HOMES + HEAR/HEEHR) federal framework — naseo.org · DOE Home Energy Rebates (HOMES + HEAR/HEEHR) federal framework — deq.nc.gov

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incl. Equity Resiliency

Verified Oct 21, 2026

CPUC; administered by PG&E/SCE/SoCalGas/CSE

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incl. Equity Resiliency, run by CPUC; administered by PG&E/SCE/SoCalGas/CSE (energy, wildfire). Application via approved SGIP developer/contractor (list on selfgenca.com); CSLB licence and NABCEP NOT confirmed as SGIP rules.

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Status not confirmed as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Application via approved SGIP developer/contractor (list on selfgenca.com); CSLB licence and NABCEP NOT confirmed as SGIP rules.
Programme page

Sources: Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incl. Equity Resiliency — socalgas.com · Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incl. Equity Resiliency — franklinwh.com · Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) incl. Equity Resiliency — energytoolbase.com

CA HEEHRA heat pump rebates (TECH Clean California)

Provisional · checked Oct 21, 2026

California Energy Commission / TECH Clean California

CA HEEHRA heat pump rebates (TECH Clean California), run by California Energy Commission / TECH Clean California (energy).

Per-home maximum
$8,000
Status
Closed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "paused" as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: CA HEEHRA heat pump rebates (TECH Clean California) — techcleanca.com · CA HEEHRA heat pump rebates (TECH Clean California) — techcleanca.com

05 · Insurance

Insurance discounts and rules

Where state law ties premium discounts to mitigation work, who may sign the verification and what it requires.

No insurance-discount rule verified for California yet.

Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI)

Code or ruleVerified Oct 21, 2026

US DOE WAP; state weatherization agencies

Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI), issued by US DOE WAP; state weatherization agencies (energy). WAP Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector must hold DOE-recognised (HEP) certifications; EA recertification 30 CEUs over 5-year cycle, QCI 6 CEUs (WAP Memo 126).

  • Certifies a person
  • WAP Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector must hold DOE-recognised (HEP) certifications; EA recertification 30 CEUs over 5-year cycle, QCI 6 CEUs (WAP Memo 126).
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Sources: Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI) — energy.gov · Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI) — in.gov · Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI) — oregon.gov · Weatherization Assistance Program workforce certifications (BPI/AEE HEP, QCI) — adeq.state.ar.us

06 · Upcoming trainings

Local trainings in California

Dated sessions from professional-development programmes that award one of the credentials above.

No dated sessions in California are listed right now. Browse all training

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