Central California Rural Regional Energy Network
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For more information about this program, contact Amaury by email or phone: (831) 264-5089
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The Central California Rural Regional Energy Network (CCR REN) is a collaboration between 3 public agencies and 2 Non-profit partners to serve 14 counties in the Central Coast, San Joaquin Valley, and Eastern Sierra with programs that promote energy efficiency and electrification, with a focus on hard-to-reach customers, as well as underserved and disadvantaged communities. CCR REN is funded under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission, and was approved in September 2024 with a 2024-2027 budget of $36.3 million.
AMBAG is pleased to offer programing for residents, businesses, and public agencies through the CCRR REN.
Visit the Central California Rural Regional Energy Network (CCR REN) website to learn more.
Project Rebates & Incentives
PG&E provides rebates and incentives for projects that reduce energy use. PG&E customer representatives may be able to assist in streamlining the rebate process by helping to manage applications so that rebate criteria's are satisfied and the maximum potential incentive is obtained.
Rebates are available when a customer purchases an approved energy-efficiency product. Product categories include lighting, HVAC, water heating, business computing, refrigeration, and other general energy efficiency improvements.
Financing
Financing is available for commercial customers to complete qualified energy efficiency projects. Two main loan programs exist for energy efficiency projects. PG&E’s On Bill Financing (OBF) program provides 0% loans for qualified energy efficiency projects for commercial customers. The California Energy Commission provides Energy Efficiency Financing to public sector customers for qualified energy efficiency projects with loan programs funded as part of Energy Conservation Assistance Act. Other grant and bond opportunities for energy efficiency projects are also available on occasion.
Technical Audits
Customers may be able to obtain professional technical energy audits for their facilities. Numerous contractors offer free lighting audits. Free technical engineering audits may also be available through PG&E and the California Energy Commission for qualified projects.
Energy Benchmarking
In 2012, AMBAG benchmarked the energy use of 220 municipal facilities in the Monterey Bay region using the EPA’s online Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool. AMBAG has also benchmarked over 200 K-12 school campuses using the Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool. AMBAG recommends that customers benchmark their facilities because it is a great way to identify potential energy efficiency projects and is the first step to saving money on utility bills.
Public Programs
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Codes and Standards Programs
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Finance Program
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Commercial Program
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WE&T Program
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Residential Program
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