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CRAWS MTI Plan Overview

May 28, 2026


The Commercial Replacement and Attachment Window Solutions (CRAWS) MTI Plan aims to increase market share of affordable alternatives to full window replacements through retrofit technologies that improve envelope performance, save energy, and deliver comfort to occupants.

The CRAWS MTI supports an “envelope-first” approach that helps building owners maximize the efficiency of their decarbonization efforts, such as installing a downsized heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the updated windows.

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The California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) develops and manages market transformation initiatives in the state to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

CalMTA seeks to help meet California’s energy efficiency and decarbonization goals by accelerating adoption of energy-efficient products and practices through market transformation. Market transformation is a proven strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change.
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