SoCalREN’s New Programs are Here!
Helping Public Agencies Save Energy and Cut Costs
Calling all SoCalREN public agencies! We’re rolling out brand-new programs in 2025 to help you maximize savings and streamline your energy efficiency projects.
SoCalREN’s new programs are designed to provide new services, including:
No-Cost, Direct Install Energy Upgrades
Strategic Energy Management Coaching for Lasting Impacts
Water Infrastructure Technical Support and Incentives
Direct Pay support to Capture Tax Credits
No-Cost, Direct Install Energy Upgrades
SoCalREN has launched direct installation services for hassle-free energy upgrades at qualifying public agency facilities!
Who is eligible?
Local governments, Schools, Special Districts, Higher Education Institutions, Federal and State agencies, and Tribal Nations can all participate.
What facilities are eligible?
Qualifying facilities must be owned by the public agency, have a peak of demand usage less than 20kW, be served by SCE and/or SCG, and be located in underserved communities. Check here to see if your facility is located in an underserved area!
What are the benefits of participating?
SoCalREN will help your team overcome funding barriers and simplify the complexities of project procurement and supports you at every step – from contractor payments to equipment identification and no-cost measure installation through a qualified Trade Ally. SoCalREN also maintains a list of vetted contractors who can complete the project from start to finish.
What types of measures are covered at no-cost?
Our Trade Ally partners will visit your site to identify qualifying upgrades, including:
Demand control ventilation
Variable speed drives for HVAC fan controls
Heat pump water heaters
Boilers
Water pipe insulation
… and more!
Don’t see the equipment you’re interested in upgrading? Don’t worry! SoCalREN has you covered with other existing programs and services that offer comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade opportunities, including incentives to reduce project costs and 0% interest financing through SoCalREN’s Revolving Savings Fund.
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Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Coaching
Now Enrolling for the 2025 SEM Cohort!
Earn incentives, reduce energy consumption, and improve operational efficiency through no-cost, expert support.
For a limited time, join the 2025 SoCalREN Strategic Energy Management Cohorts to develop effective techniques for managing and reducing your energy use. The program offers hands-on guidance to track energy use, engage stakeholders, define sustainability goals, and reinvest energy savings for long-term impact.
Who is eligible?
Public water and wastewater agencies
School districts and higher education institutions located in underserved communities
Participants must receive electricity service from SCE.
Check here now to see if your facility is located in an underserved area!
What are the benefits of participating?
Energy performance and cost savings from SEM persist over time. Our expert energy coaches will help your team improve your energy management strategies by helping your team develop long-term energy resource plans, track energy performance, and implement energy projects. Through the SEM program, you will be able to:
Access expert energy management guidance to streamline and optimize your energy strategy
Collaborate with regional peers to share insights and best practices
Unlock cash incentives while making meaningful upgrades to your facilities
Formalize energy management practices that are integrated into organizational culture, ensuring long-term savings.
Learn more:
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Water Infrastructure Technical Support and Incentives
Boost savings with pump overhauls, process boiler replacements, irrigation VFDs, pump/process controls, system optimization, and pipe and tank insulation.
Benefits of participating:
No-Cost Expert Support – Get hands-on help with technical scoping and engineering calculations, funding application paperwork, and project implementation.
Cut costs and increase efficiency with targeted solutions tailored to your needs
Maximize Incentives – Save more! Some projects, like pipe insulation, can be 100% covered.
Flexible Financing – Access 0% interest financing options, including SoCalREN’s Revolving Savings Fund.
Learn how SoCalREN helped Cucamonga Valley Water District recently complete water pump upgrades, saving $170,000 on energy bills and 403,000 gallons of water.
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Direct Pay support to Capture Tax Credits
SoCalREN is now offering Direct Pay support services to help you navigate the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and deductions, ensuring you receive money back from your clean energy projects! Support includes an application checklist with step-by-step instructions tailored to the credits your agency is looking to claim.
Who is eligible?
Underserved public agencies pursuing energy efficiency projects with SoCalREN are eligible to take advantage of program services. Check here to see if your facility is located in an underserved area!
What is Direct Pay?
Direct Pay allows tax-exempt and governmental entities that would otherwise be unable to claim certain credits – because they do not owe federal income tax – to benefit from clean energy tax credits.
Ready to Get Started?
Learn more & enroll: socalren.org/join
Speak with a SoCalREN project manager to let them know which opportunities you are interested in!