Small Hard-to-Reach Multifamily Direct Install Program Information
Property owners can make important retrofits to their property, using SoCalREN's Small Hard-to-Reach Direct Install (HTRDI) Program to cover the cost of equipment and installation. This adds value to the property, improves energy efficiency, and reduces maintenance costs.
Through vetted SoCalREN Trade Allies, installations can be made at your property to become more energy-efficient, which can result in a healthier and more comfortable living environment.
This direct install program targets customers who do not have easy access to program information due to a language, income, housing type, geographic, and/or home ownership barrier. Through offering these no-cost installations, customers can enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency upgrades.
Ready to get started? Complete our Interest Form.
Eligibility Requirements
- Property must receive service from Southern California Edison and/or SoCalGas.
- Property must be multifamily and have a residential ratepayer code.
- Property must meet California Public Utilities Commission hard-to-reach classification and/or be in a SB-535 Disadvantaged Community.
- The building being improved must contain between 5 (five) to 50 (fifty) connected tenant dwelling units.
If you are unsure if you qualify, please feel free to complete the interest form.
Eligible Measures
Eligible measures include, but are not limited to:
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Brushless Fan Motor Replacement | Reduces friction and operating more efficiently with variable speeds |
| Smart Thermostat | Optimizes heating and cooling based on your schedule and preferences |
| Smart Fan Controller | Adjusts fan-off delays at the end of thermostat calls to save energy and increase comfort |
| Duct Seal | Prevents air leaks and improves HVAC efficiency |
| UL Type B LED Mogul Base Lamp HID Retrofits for Outdoor Area/Pole and Decorative Fixtures | An LED that replaces a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp and bypasses the ballast to reduce power loss |
| Faucet Aerator | Reduces water flow while maintaining pressure, lowering hot water usage |
| Low-Flow Showerhead | Limits water flow to reduce hot water usage and save water |
| Boiler | Captures and reuses heat that would otherwise escape through the flue, also called a condensing boiler |
| Central Storage Water Heater | Captures and reuses heat that would otherwise escape through the flue, also called a condensing water heater |
| Demand Control for Centralized Water Heater Recirculation Pump | Optimizes pump operation and minimizes heat loss from pipes |
| Hot Water Pipe Insulation | Saves energy by reducing heat loss |
| Hot Water Tank Insulation | Saves energy by reducing heat loss |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Transfers ambient heat into hot water instead of burning fuel or using electricity to directly heat water (3x gain in efficiency) |