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MCOG updates Northern Rural Energy Network participation, adopts JPA amendment to add energy and climate powers

2979683 · April 8, 2025
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Mendocino Council of Governments received an update on the Northern Rural Energy Network and approved an amendment to its joint powers agreement to add energy and climate-related programs as explicit powers, subject to each member jurisdiction’s separate authorization.

The Mendocino Council of Governments on April 7 heard an update on the Northern Rural Energy Network and adopted a resolution amending the agency's joint powers agreement to add energy and climate-related programs to the list of authorized powers.

Chair Hascheck opened the item, calling the Northern Rural Energy Network "very exciting" and turning the update to staff. Staff explained the program launched from a California Public Utilities Commission approval and will include seven program areas such as residential equity, nonresidential (commercial) equity, public agency equity, workforce education and training, codes and standards, finance, and residential resource acquisition. New MCOG staff for the program, Orion Walker (Energy…

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