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CAC meeting roundup: PCIA, grants, SD REN, and two committee approvals
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Summary
At its Feb. 26 meeting the CAC received CalCCA and staff regulatory briefings, opened the 2026 Community Clean Energy Grants, reviewed the SD REN program schedule, and approved the consent agenda and a draft CAC 2026 work plan for board consideration.
The San Diego Community Power Community Advisory Committee convened on Feb. 26 at the Port of San Diego conference room and heard a range of informational items before adjourning. Key takeaways:
- CalCCA overview and legislative priorities: CalCCA described AB 1761 (PCIA data transparency) and an RA transactability proposal that aim to reduce cost uncertainty for CCAs.
- Energy-efficiency regulatory action: Community Power staff described their opening and rebuttal testimony in the CPUC proceeding on SDG&E—s withdrawal and urged the commission to preserve regional funding and continuity of services if withdrawal is allowed.
- Grants and grantees: The 2026 Community Clean Energy Grants cycle launched with over $750,000 available; grantee presentations included an all-electric Suncoast Co-op Market and a youth-led South Bay curriculum program.
- SD REN program launches: Staff reported procurement progress, program launch timing across sectors, and advisory-committee recruitment; $124 million in public-purpose-charge funds are allocated to the region.
Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (minutes and routine staff updates): Motion to approve passed by roll call (voice votes recorded as 'Aye'). (topic provenance: SEG 074—SEG 123)
- Draft CAC 2026 work plan: Motion passed to transmit the draft work plan to the board (roll call recorded; motion carried). (topic provenance: SEG 2876—SEG 3200)
The committee adjourned and confirmed the next meeting for 2026-03-12 at 5:30 p.m.
