Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program Guidelines
Summary
SCH Number
2026011072
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program Guidelines
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/30/2026
Document Description
Assembly Bill 209 directs the CEC to develop the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program, which will provide and install energy efficient electric appliances, energy efficiency measures, and related upgrades directly to low- to- moderate income, and California Native American residents at minimal or no cost. This project adopts guidelines for Equitable Building Decarbonization Tribal Direct Install Program implementation, but does not commit CEC to any site-specific installation.
Contact Information
Name
Hally Cahssai
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Program and Project Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15307, 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The Guidelines establish a framework for furthering AB 209’s mandate to achieve reductions of greenhouse gases from existing buildings in low- and moderate-income, and California Native American tribal households across California. To the extent there are direct or foreseeable indirect effects on the environment, they are beneficial and will enhance natural resources and protect the environment from energy waste and greenhouse gases by replacing gas-powered appliances in buildings with energy efficient electric appliances. Therefore, the project falls within the categorical exemptions in section 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Guidelines establish a framework for furthering AB 209’s mandate to achieve reductions of greenhouse gases from existing buildings in low- and moderate-income, and California Native American tribal households across California. To the extent there are direct or foreseeable indirect effects on the environment, they are beneficial and will enhance natural resources and protect the environment from energy waste and greenhouse gases by replacing gas-powered appliances in buildings with energy efficient electric appliances. Therefore, the project falls within the categorical exemptions in section 15061(b)(3), 15307, and 15308.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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