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Community Power launches 2026 clean energy grants cycle, grantees report local impacts

San Diego County Community Power Board of Directors · February 27, 2026
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Staff described two funding tracks and $750,000+ available in the 2026 Community Clean Energy Grants. Past grantees — a community‑owned grocery co‑op and a youth education program — described how prior awards supported electrification, workforce pathways and community outreach.

San Diego Community Power staff on Feb. 26 outlined the fourth cycle of the Community Clean Energy Grants, describing a two‑track approach that separates infrastructure projects from programming to better evaluate technical feasibility and community impact.

Senior community engagement manager Cielmalis Crespo said the 2026 cycle will award more than $750,000 in grants, with Track 1 (infrastructure) ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 and Track 2 (programming) ranging…

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