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CCAs, RENs and implementers urge continued, stable energy-efficiency funding
Summary
Community choice aggregators, regional energy networks and implementers told the committee that energy efficiency is cost-effective, supports workforce development and local economies, and requires predictable, multiyear funding to plan and scale programs.
In the public comment period, representatives of community choice aggregators, regional energy networks and implementing organizations told the committee that energy efficiency remains a cost-effective tool to reduce bills and should retain predictable, ratepayer-based funding.
Vince from MCE said energy efficiency "bends the cost curve when it comes to rates," pointing to a CPUC figure equating 1.9 gigawatts of saved capacity in 2023 to roughly 84% of Diablo Canyon's output. Julia Hatton of Rising Sun Center for Opportunity described local workforce outcomes: "We've served over 68,000 households, and employed over 2,000 young people," and said those efforts produced tens of millions in customer bill savings. Several BayREN and CCA representatives urged continued multiyear funding so local implementers can plan projects and leverage non-ratepayer funding.
