Preflex Building System and BUILD Program Incentives
- Temira Kaser
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
What is the BUILD Program?
The Building Initiative for Low-Emissions Development (BUILD) Program is a California Energy Commission initiative focused on decarbonizing buildings and advancing the adoption of all-electric technologies in new low-income homes and multifamily buildings. The program offers substantial financial incentives—up to $2 million per applicant—to help offset construction costs, eliminate expenses related to gas infrastructure, and promote greener building practices.
Eligible developers with experience in low-income housing projects can take advantage of these incentives, along with 300 hours of complimentary technical assistance throughout the design, development, and construction phases. BUILD is specifically designed for projects that are all-electric, disconnected from the gas grid, and located within designated California gas service territories.
Incentives provided by the BUILD program include up to $3,300 per multifamily unit and up to $5,500 for single-family homes. These incentives are intended to accelerate the adoption of low-emission, all-electric homes. The program also supports the combination of BUILD funds with other available financial programs, further maximizing benefits for eligible new constructions, renovations, and additions that demonstrate energy cost savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Can Structures Built with Preflex’s Building System Qualify for the BUILD Program?
The BUILD program's emphasis on sustainable, low-emission, and all-electric construction aligns seamlessly with Preflex’s innovative building solutions. Preflex’s Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offer significant energy efficiency advantages and are well-suited for projects aiming to meet BUILD’s rigorous environmental performance criteria.
Preflex’s SIP technology enhances the energy efficiency of buildings, helping to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, making it an ideal solution for developers seeking to meet BUILD’s standards. By incorporating Preflex’s advanced SIPs, builders and developers can create high-performance structures that may qualify for both the financial incentives and technical support offered by the BUILD program.
This partnership between Preflex’s building system and the BUILD program's goals presents a powerful opportunity to further sustainable housing, particularly in low-income communities.
More Information about the BUILD Program
For more detailed information on how Preflex and the BUILD program can be combined to promote sustainable construction, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official BUILD program webpage:
