Rebuilding after a wildfire, flood or other natural disaster comes with a long list of decisions — what to build, how to do it and how to manage costs that can quickly add up.
RISE Homes, a statewide program available to Southern California Edison customers, is helping simplify part of that process.
The program provides financial incentives and guidance for homeowners building all-electric, energy-efficient homes after disasters.
Here’s how it works:
- Available to residential property owners whose homes were destroyed in a qualifying disaster dating back to Jan. 1, 2017, and were officially red-tagged under a local, state or federal emergency declaration.
- Offers $5,000 to $10,000 in incentives for eligible rebuilds, with some households qualifying for up to $15,000 through additional equity-based support.
- Customers enrolled in programs like the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE), Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) or the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be eligible for higher incentive levels.
- Funding is limited and distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Rather than installing traditional gas appliances, RISE Homes supports rebuilding with all‑electric options that are increasingly common in new construction.
All‑electric alternatives:
- Heat pump: Replaces separate gas, water and heating systems with one unit that handles both.
- Induction cooktop: Replaces a gas stove, improves efficiency and simplifies home systems.
- Other benefits: All-electric homes can also improve air quality, reduce fire risk and lower maintenance needs because of fewer mechanical systems.
Beyond incentives, RISE Homes coordinators work with homeowners — and in some cases, their contractors — to help navigate program requirements and identify eligible equipment throughout their rebuild process.
Learn more about RISE Homes incentives here.
