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San Diego Regional Energy Network outlines 10‑program portfolio and $124M CPUC funding through 2027
Summary
San Diego Regional Energy Network (SD REN), administered by San Diego Community Power and the County of San Diego, presented the program portfolio approved by the CPUC and plans to launch ten programs through 2026 with phased contracts and an advisory committee.
San Diego Regional Energy Network staff briefed the Community Advisory Committee on Oct. 9 on plans to operate a ten‑program portfolio approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that includes workforce training, public‑sector support, residential and commercial efficiency programs.
Sheena Tran, SD REN’s associate director of programs, said the CPUC authorized $124 million for the portfolio through calendar year 2027 and that Community Power will serve as lead portfolio administrator. “Our goal is to have our first [advisory committee] meeting in Q1 2026,” Tran said, describing a phased contracting approach that began in late 2024 and continued through 2025.
Why it matters
SD REN aims to direct energy efficiency and workforce resources toward underserved communities across San Diego County. The portfolio is structured to include workforce development (adult training and K‑12 pathways), public‑sector programs (codes and standards support, incentives for public facilities, and a tribal engagement…
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