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California Energy Commission

Support for community backup-power projects

Public and nonprofit organizations can explore funding for eligible backup-power projects. Current funding rounds determine the available support.

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What you can get

Project incentives; amounts and available funding require confirmation.

Who it's for

Public agencies, nonprofits, tribes, public utilities and other listed community-serving organizations.

What you need to know

  • Your organization must be an eligible public, nonprofit, tribal or utility applicant.
  • Projects serving vulnerable or disadvantaged communities receive priority.
  • Check the current funding round and eligible project costs.

Your next step

  1. Review the state's backup-power program.
  2. Ask about current solicitations and the requirements for your organization and project.
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You will go to the program's own website.

More details and sources

Full program information

Official program name: Distributed Electricity Backup Assets (DEBA) Program

Benefits and limits

Incentives TBD

Full requirements

Eligible applicants are a public agency, local agency, nonprofit organization, special district, joint powers authority, tribe, public utility, local publicly owned utility, or mutual water company. Priority is given to projects serving vulnerable populations and (Severely) Disadvantaged Communities.

Amounts and options

Listed benefit

Incentives TBD

Eligible applicants are a public agency, local agency, nonprofit organization, special district, joint powers authority, tribe, public utility, local publicly owned utility, or mutual water company. Priority is given to projects serving vulnerable populations and (Severely) Disadvantaged Communities.

Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.

For: Businesses and organizations

Areas found for this option

Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville

Availability and area

Provider availability not verified

Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.

This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.

Business types listed in the source

Public agencies, Tribal organizations, Utilities

Areas listed in the source

Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville

Where this information comes from

IREN incentive finder

Information collected Oct 30, 2026.

DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.