Better Buildings for a Clean Energy Future in the City of Riverside
Riverside is Developing a Grant-Funded Building Retrofit Pipeline & Fund for the Benefit of Residents
The City of Riverside has been awarded funding to launch a new program that helps residents, businesses, and community organizations upgrade their buildings with energy-saving and climate-friendly improvements. Together, we’re creating pathways for cleaner energy, healthier buildings, and more resilient neigborhoods in Riverside. Join us in this community effort!
Help us identify retrofit investment opportunities in the City of Riverside!
What this investment supports:
Building efficiency and electrification retrofits
Health and comfort upgrades
Solar and battery solutions
EV charging infrastructure
Green workforce development
Who can apply:
Households
Public facilities
Affordable housing developments
Private multifamily properties
Retail, office, and industrial or manufacturing Buildings
Schools and educational institutions
Community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations
Financial Institutions, Community Partners, and other Stakeholders: Help Us Develop This Program
Our goal is to develop a public-private partnership plan using a whole-community approach to accelerate investment in clean energy buildings in Riverside.
We want your input!
Please use the intake form below to sign up for updates and opportunities to provide feedback.
Application Window Open Soon - Deadline March 31, 2026
If you are interested in access to financing and support for building retrofits and upgrades, please use the interest form below.
Other resources for Riverside building owners & operators
Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) residential rebates program, rebates for businesses, and solar self-generation program
More resources from the California Building Performance Hub:
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Building Owners & Property Managers
Access tools like the California Building Performance Calculator, financing guidance, case studies, and next-step checklists to meet BPS requirements.
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Policymakers & Local Jurisdictions
Support policy development and BPS adoption with model ordinances, cross-jurisdiction templates, and tailored implementation guidance.
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Contractors & Service Providers
Find compliance checklists, modeling guidance, and technology connections to help clients implement building performance standards.
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Residents & Tenants
Get informed about relevant standards. Work with landlords, reduce energy costs, and advocate for healthier, more sustainable living / working environments