Tri‑County REN and 3CE report expanded incentives and training; county urged to track ratepayer flows

Jul 7, 2026

3C REN and Central Coast Community Energy presented 2025 impact reports showing thousands of rebates and trainings across the Tri‑County region, heavy North County participation, and increased incentives for heat pumps and small businesses; supervisors asked staff to better track local public‑purpose charge flows and reach into Lompoc and other hard‑to‑reach areas.

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Representatives of the Tri‑County Regional Energy Network (3C REN) and Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) briefed the Board on their 2025 annual impact reports, highlighting programs that push electrification and workforce training across Ventura, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

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