Build the Future All-Electric
Build Electric SVP is an all-electric residential new construction and retrofit program designed to accelerate residential building electrification in the City of Santa Clara. The program supports multifamily developments, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and retrofits of existing multifamily buildings with incentives, technical assistance, and energy-saving building solutions for property owners and builders.
Designed to support the City of Santa Clara’s increased housing needs and accelerate Silicon Valley Power’s electrification and climate goals, Build Electric SVP empowers developers, builders, and property owners to construct cleaner, healthier, and more energy-efficient residential communities.
Eligible Building Types
New Construction
All-Electric
Eligible new construction projects include:
Retrofit of
Existing Buildings
Eligible retrofit projects include:
Program Pathways
Build Electric SVP offers three pathways to support projects at different stages of electrification.
All-Electric New Construction Pathway
The All-Electric pathway requires projects to have no gas and 100% all-electric appliances. This pathway supports new construction projects that install energy–efficient electric technologies throughout the property.
Multifamily & ADU New Construction Pre-Requisites:
*Induction cooking is not required for multifamily affordable housing projects
New Construction Incentives
| Building Type | 2026-2027 | 2028-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Market-Rate (per dwelling unit) | $4,500 | $4,300 |
| Multifamily Affordable Housing (per dwelling unit) | $6,500 | $6,300 |
| ADU (per unit) | $4,500 | $4,300 |
All-Electric Retrofit Pathway
The All-Electric Retrofit pathway supports retrofit projects that remove all natural gas appliances, cap gas lines, and install energy-efficient electric technologies throughout each enrolled building.
All-Electric Retrofit Pre-Requisites:
*Induction cooking is not required for affordable housing projects
All-Electric Existing Building Retrofit Incentives
| Multifamily Building Type | 2026-2027 | 2028-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Market-Rate (per dwelling unit) | $7,500 | $7,000 |
| Multifamily Affordable Housing (per dwelling unit) | $8,500 | $8,000 |
Progressive Electric Pathway
The Progressive Electric pathway is designed for existing multifamily buildings that may not be ready for full electrification but want to begin transitioning to efficient electric technologies. Projects can earn incentives by installing one or more qualifying heat pump technologies.
Eligible Technology:
Progressive Electric Retrofit Incentives
| Energy-Efficient Technology | 2026-2027 | 2028-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Pump Water Heater (per unit) | $3,000 | $2,800 |
| Heat Pump HVAC (per unit) | $4,000 | $3,800 |
Bonus Incentives are available for higher efficiency equipment and advanced electrification technologies.
