--- title: CHERP - Take Charge of Your Home Energy | Contractor Application description: Explore CHERP for no-cost guidance on electrifying your home with upgrades like heat pumps and solar. Discover rebates and tools to support your transition to electric energy. --- [![cherp-logo-cropped](https://www.cherpsd.com/hubfs/cherp-logo-cropped.svg "cherp-logo-cropped")](https://www.cherpsd.com/?hsLang=en) - [Resources for Customers](https://www.cherpsd.com/homeowners) - [Support for Contractors](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractors) English - [English](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractor-application) - [Español](https://www.cherpsd.com/es/contractor-application) [![cherp-logo-cropped](https://www.cherpsd.com/hubfs/cherp-logo-cropped.svg "cherp-logo-cropped")](https://www.cherpsd.com/?hsLang=en) [![cherp-logo-cropped](https://www.cherpsd.com/hubfs/cherp-logo-cropped.svg "cherp-logo-cropped")](https://www.cherpsd.com/?hsLang=en) - [Resources for Customers](https://www.cherpsd.com/homeowners) - [Support for Contractors](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractors) English - [English](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractor-application) - [Español](https://www.cherpsd.com/es/contractor-application) [![cherp-logo-cropped](https://www.cherpsd.com/hubfs/cherp-logo-cropped.svg "cherp-logo-cropped")](https://www.cherpsd.com/?hsLang=en) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company Current language: English - [English](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractor-application) - [Español](https://www.cherpsd.com/es/contractor-application) # JOIN CHERP Discover new electrification opportunities, become a trusted installer, and leverage tools to speed up projects and show real savings. [Apply Now](https://www.cherpsd.com/contractors-application?hsLang=en) ![Untitled design (15)](https://www.cherpsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(15).png?width=2600&height=1733&name=Untitled%20design%20(15).png "Untitled design (15)") #### Participating Contractors are: - Given exclusive proposal opportunities from CHERP participants - Listed as go-to installers for customers pursuing electrification - Provided early access to tools + calculators to support customer savings ## How the Process Works ![How the Process Works-participate](https://www.cherpsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20the%20Process%20Works-participate.png?width=1400&height=331&name=How%20the%20Process%20Works-participate.png "How the Process Works-participate") ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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) ## Contractor Commitment CHERP is designed to move homes toward electrification. Participating contractors agree to: Not switch a CHERP customer from electric to gas as part of the CHERP project pathway Follow the program manual + code of conduct Provide clear, homeowner-friendly options and documentation ## What happens next? Within 1–2 weeks, we'll contact you through your preferred channel to confirm next steps, review required documentation, and schedule an onboarding call or workshop. During this session, we'll walk you through the tools, training access, and how to get listed as a participating contractor. ![Untitled design (20)](https://www.cherpsd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(20).png?width=1698&height=994&name=Untitled%20design%20(20).png "Untitled design (20)") ## Frequently Asked Questions Is there any cost to participating? There is no fee to apply. Program access, tools, and training are provided at no cost as part of CHERP participation (details shared during onboarding).  What if I also install gas appliances? That's okay. For CHERP-referred opportunities, participating contractors agree to follow the program's electrification intent — including not switching CHERP customers from electric to gas for the CHERP pathway. If a customer asks about alternatives, you can discuss options transparently while still honoring CHERP program standards.  How long does the approval process take? We'll reach out within 1–2 weeks through your preferred communication channel to confirm next steps. From there, it's typically just a matter of submitting your documentation and attending the next training workshop.  What documentation do I need to provide? At minimum: active license, insurance, and an enrollment package (CSLB documentation, certificates, measures you're qualified to install, and agreement to the code of conduct/program manual), plus completion of the CHERP onboarding training.  Do I need to offer every electrification measure to participate? No — contractors can participate based on the measures they're licensed and qualified to install. Your listing and opportunities align with your approved scope.  ### Let's electrify San Diego together. 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