Fund-It Fast Chats: Back to School | What Can CEDA Do for Your Buildings? (2026 Update)
Planning a new building or a major renovation? Before the design is locked in, there may be expert help and funding available to make your project more energy-efficient, at little to no cost to you.
We first covered the California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program in June 2023, and the program has changed a lot since then. In this episode of Fund-it Fast Chats, we're joined by Tina Hendrix, [Program Outreach Manager/Willdan], for a catch-up on what's new. Tina brings hands-on experience helping CEDA projects succeed, and she'll share what the program looks like today and what that means for your next project.
What's new since 2023:
Bigger incentives: earn larger incentives for measures implemented
A new heat pump pathway: a new route into the program for projects that use heat pumps
Updated eligibility for renovations: the renovation requirements have changed, so projects that didn't qualify before may qualify now
In about 15 minutes, you'll also learn:
CEDA in a nutshell: what the program does and who it serves
Which projects qualify and what services the CEDA team provides
Real success stories: a look inside high-incentive projects, the measures that made the difference, and lessons learned along the way
How the process works: how CEDA coordinates with your agency, architect, and contractors from start to finish
Tina's top takeaways for every building owner and project team
Did you watch our 2023 episode? This one will bring you up to date. New to CEDA? It's the perfect place to start.
This episode is for public agency staff, facility managers, architects, and anyone with a building project coming up. It's quick, practical, and full of ideas you can use right away. Don't leave design support and incentive dollars on the table. Tune in and find out what CEDA can do for your buildings today!.
Webisode Resources:
· Program Website - https://californiaeda.com/eligibility/
· CEDA Sustainability Stars - https://californiaeda.com/california-decarbonization-goals-supported-by-sustainability-stars/
· Program Process - https://californiaeda.com/california-energy-design-assistance/ceda-program-process/
· Heat Pump Initiative - https://californiaeda.com/heat-pump-initiative/
· High-Performance Measures - https://californiaeda.com/high-performance-measures/
Contact:
CEDA Program Contact Page
Related Webisodes:
California Energy Design Assistance (CEDA) Program - Part 1