At The Energy Coalition (TEC), we empower communities to create their clean energy future, but we recognize that path isn’t always simple. Public agencies are often eager to participate in clean energy programs but find themselves trapped in a “maze” of eligibility rules, technical jargon, and arduous paperwork.
We dive into these complexities of California’s energy landscape in our recently published article, “Navigating the Maze: Simplifying Access to Energy Programs.“
Key takeaways from the feature include:
- The Power of Concierge Support: How personalized, “wraparound” assistance (from benchmarking to construction support) helps agencies overcome internal capacity constraints.
- Strategic Bundling: The art of “stacking” multiple funding sources, such as grants, tax credits, and zero percent interest financing, to make decarbonization and energy resilience financially viable.
- Equity-First Design: Why providing tailored support to environmental justice communities is critical for ensuring an inclusive energy transition.
Expertise that Drives Results
Whether it’s helping the City of Pomona secure over $212,000 in lifetime bill savings or assisting the County of Santa Barbara in financing major lighting retrofits across 11 sites, TEC is proud to close critical gaps and expand access to clean energy solutions in our local communities.
Explore the full article to see how we’re connecting the dots and transforming a fragmented system into a coordinated pathway toward a resilient future.
Read the Full Article in Energy Intel Magazine (Page 70) →
