This page contains information, links, and resources for contracting agencies using CSD's Information Technology systems and projects.
Expenditure Activity Reporting System (EARS)
This web-based application system collects expenditure/activity reports from CSD’s Contractors for reimbursement for services they deliver under the various CSD programs (e.g., Weatherization Programs, CSBG, Naturalization, etc.).
EARS Electronic Signature Certification Form
Historic Preservation Online (HPO) Weatherization Project Approval Website
HPO is a web-based system used to process Project Description Sheets (PDS) to comply with Section 106 of the NHPA which requires entities using federal funds in historic properties or potentially historic properties to submit appropriate documentation to the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) for review prior to the commencement of work.
For assistance with HPO:
California LIHEAP Automated Services System (CLASS)
CLASS is a system used to process LIHEAP cash assistance applications. CLASS holds information about each individual that applies to receive LIHEAP cash assistance services.
For assistance with CLASS, email: EnergyPrograms@csd.ca.gov
If you need additional assistance, please contact the CSD help desk:
Schemas
Contractors must use an automated application system, such as EPD System or equivalent software, capable of supporting LIHEAP’s (Weatherization, ECIP EHCS, ECIP WPO and HEAP WPO) data collection, reporting requirements and client data transmission to CSD. No database transfer will be accepted prior to the completion of successful data file transfer testing to CSD. All data submitted must conform with CSD’s detailed data record layout found at the following URLs.
Current Weatherization (WX) schema URL:
http://schemas.csd.ca.gov/dataexchange/schema_wx_to_csd_v2609.xsd
Current Payment Assistance (PA) schema URL:
http://schemas.csd.ca.gov/dataexchange/schema_pa_to_csd_v2609.xsd
Other Services
- Translation Services (includes access to a link to Google Translate)
Alternatively use either the Español or Languages tabs on the main site pages or the Languages tab on the Contractors' sub website pages to obtain a translation of the CSD website.