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Tri‑County Regional Energy Network outlines $155 million plan, says Santa Barbara saw 25 local upgrades
Summary
The committee heard an annual report from the Tri‑County Regional Energy Network (3CVREN). Presenter Garrett Wong said the REN has expanded from an initial ~$50 million to a $155 million business plan, and locally completed 25 single‑family incentive projects totaling roughly $64,000.
The City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience Committee received the Tri‑County Regional Energy Network annual report and an update on local programs. Garrett Wong, co‑director of the Tri‑County REN, described how the regional program uses ratepayer‑collected funds to deliver energy‑efficiency and electrification incentives, workforce training and technical assistance across three counties.
Wong said the REN has grown from an initial budget of about $50 million to a business plan requesting and deploying roughly $155 million. "We do call ourselves 3 c v REN for short," he said, explaining the network’s role…
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