Here at The Energy Coalition (TEC), we’re committed to building a clean energy future that’s not just sustainable, but also equitable and responsive to the needs of our communities. This vision aligns perfectly with our latest project – a collaboration with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN). Regional energy networks like SoCalREN play a […]
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While we reflect on 2023 and look ahead into 2024, we wanted to take a moment to share our 2022 Sustainability Report. Why 2022? Our team spent the last year gathering data, crunching the previous year’s numbers, and establishing a baseline to measure our sustainability work going forward. We put together this report to share […]
As we celebrate the end of another year, TEC is thrilled to announce that the California Strategic Growth Council has officially awarded us an implementation grant to fund a groundbreaking new project: Pomona Activated for Community Transformation and Sustainability (Pomona ACTS). The project, located within the City of Pomona, holds immense potential as a model […]
California’s energy industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and regulatory requirements that can make it tough for organizations like BayREN, the Bay Area Regional Energy Network, to keep up with all the latest, especially when it comes to reporting. That’s where TEC comes in! With a long history of supporting regional energy networks, TEC […]
Welcome to the debut issue of TEC’s quarterly impact update, where we’ll share news on the events and innovative projects that we’re excited about. Let’s dive in! Energy Project Milestones The Inland Regional Energy Network’s (I-REN) public sector programs are ramping up! TEC staff have been touring across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to […]
At TEC, we’re passionate about helping communities to create their clean energy future. Our innovative pilot project, the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community (BAAEC), is just one way we are partnering with local communities to create the energy future that’s right for them. And we’re proud to announce that BAAEC has recently reached an […]
The Energy Coalition is proud to announce the hiring of Felicia Federico as our new Director of Funding and Research. Felicia comes to The Energy Coalition with over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects and grants. Her expertise is focused on energy, water, environmental justice, and ecosystem protection research. She most […]
Southern California’s inland area boasts a distinct regional identity and robust local culture. Unfortunately, the region is also experiencing increased impacts from climate change. That’s why the region is taking its energy future into its own hands and establishing a regional energy network. The Inland Regional Energy Network, or I-REN, will provide programs and services […]
The Energy Coalition believes in the power of local communities to create a clean energy future. That’s why we are proud to share that San Diego Community Power (SDCP), a community choice electricity provider in the San Diego area, has selected us to support their latest energy initiative. San Diego Community Power is deepening their […]
The Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program, or CC-LEAP for short, is a resource hub for public agencies looking to save money and energy through energy retrofit projects. TEC is proud to implement this program for ten enrolled agencies on behalf of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Recently, PG&E published a case study highlighting […]
For the second year in a row, The Energy Coalition has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by the Orange County Register Top Workplaces! This award is particularly meaningful to TEC because it is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The anonymous survey measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to […]
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced consumers and companies alike to seek cost savings in new and creative ways. Public agencies are under the same pressures, and they are increasingly finding meaningful savings. With help from the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs, which are implemented by TEC, public […]
The Energy Coalition, in partnership with Passive Logic, has been selected for a Department of Energy (DOE) grant to bring innovative efficiency technologies to the City of South El Monte. The City of South El Monte was one of just seven locations selected nationwide for the Building Technologies Proving Ground – Public Sector Field Validation […]
The California Energy Commission (CEC) recently issued a $9 million grant to TEC for Phase II of the Bassett-Avocado Advanced Energy Community (BAAEC) Project, which aims to provide locally produced renewable energy at-scale to disadvantaged communities in Bassett-Avocado in the San Gabriel Valley. This community will serve as the “site host” of the advanced energy […]