Multifamily Homes

Learn about programs to save energy and money by switching to clean electric systems

CleanPowerSF has programs that help multifamily buildings switch to clean electric systems and add solar power. Learn about the support and incentives available to make these upgrades easier and more affordable.

An apartment building called “Casa Adelante.”

All-Electric Multifamily Housing

  • Do you own or represent ownership of affordable housing and want to know what it would take to fully electrify your building? 

  • Have you wondered if your building’s gas systems can be replaced by an electric alternative without upsizing the existing electrical service to your building? 

  • Are you starting to think about a renovation project in 5, even 10, years from now and want to get a head-start on understanding the cost implications of electrifying your building’s gas systems?

  • This program will help answer these questions and more.

Aerial view of a solar panel installation on a building’s rooftop.

Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing

The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program provides financial incentives for installing photovoltaic (PV) energy systems on multifamily affordable housing within the service territories of Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, Liberties Utilities Company, and PacifiCorp. The program ensures, direct economic benefits for tenants and creates jobs through its workforce development requirements. The SOMAH program is overseen by the California Public Utilities Commission.