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WRCOG reviews IREN business plan for 2028–2035, plans funding for solar, storage and workforce expansion

Western Riverside Council of Governments Executive Committee · December 1, 2025
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Summary

WRCOG staff presented a draft 2028–2035 business plan for the Inland Regional Energy Network (IREN) proposing continued focus on public sector programs, codes and standards, and workforce, a draft four-year budget chunk averaging about $10.5M/year (total ~$65.6M), inclusion of solar/storage/EV charging integration starting 2026–27, and expanded fellowship and workforce investments.

The Western Riverside Council of Governments received a presentation on the draft Inland Regional Energy Network (IREN) business plan for 2028–2035 and provided feedback on program priorities.

Casey Daley, WRCOG director of energy and environmental programs, said IREN — administered by WRCOG in partnership with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the San Bernardino Council of Governments — must submit its next business plan to the California Public Utilities Commission in February 2026 to secure funding beginning in 2028. The draft plan stays focused on three sectors: public sector…

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